Hyderabad, April 30 -- In a revolutionary move, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Hyderabad will introduce a facial recognition system for the Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TS EAPCET) 2024, starting on May 7.

As of the latest update on Monday, a total of 3,54,803 candidates have registered for the TS EAPCET this year.

Following a successful final test run of facial recognition on Sunday, the university resolved to integrate the system into this year's entrance examination.

Dr. Vijaya Kumar Reddy, co-convener of TS EAPCET, explained that the facial recognition system would compare the photo captured during the exam with the one uploaded in the application form.

If discrepanc...