CAT 2026: Preparations are underway to conduct Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 with many changes, under which for the first time the faces of the candidates appearing in CAT 2026 will be recognized by facial recognition AI. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore is going to test AI-based facial recognition technology in CAT 2026. In this test, it is to see how accurate the AI-based facial recognition technology is proving to be and what improvements and changes are needed. Keep in mind that CAT 2026 is being organized by IIM Indore itself.
Come on, let’s know what is the plan regarding AI-based facial recognition in CAT 2026. Let’s find out what IIM Indore has to say about data security. Through AI based facial recognition technology, we will know what happens if the face is not found.
Why AI-based facial recognition technology will be used in CAT 2026
IIM Indore is going to use AI-based facial recognition technology in CAT 2026. The statement of Himanshu Rai, director of IIM Indore, has come out in this regard. He has said that this step has been taken by IIM Indore towards adopting AI in all its areas, especially in the teaching-learning process. At IIM Indore, we are continuously incorporating AI into our educational framework, so that students can understand and adapt to the rapidly changing technological environment. AI has become an important part of most of our courses and programs.
Candidates database will not be stored
Regarding the use of AI-based facial recognition technology in CAT 2026, IIM Indore Director Himanshu Rai said that the technology is being used as a test. Its accuracy will be seen in this. Changes to improve it will also be discussed. He also clarified that no database of candidates will be stored. This is being implemented for the first time for CAT 2026, he said. This procedure will be followed at all examination centers.
Physical verification will also take place
Candidates appearing in CAT 2026 will undergo AI-based facial recognition as well as physical verification. For example, if a candidate’s face is not detected by the AI-based technology, he will not be barred from entering the exam centre. For example, candidates will be admitted after physical verification.
CAT 2026 exam is proposed on 29 November
CAT 2026 will be conducted in three sessions on November 29. Candidates will get 40 minutes time to answer the questions in each section. While answering questions from one section, they cannot move to another section. This time the exam is being conducted by IIM Indore, which has made some robust arrangements to conduct the exam peacefully, including face matching and installation of mobile jammers at some selected locations. CAT 2026 will be conducted in approximately 170 cities. According to the official information, the CAT 2026 score will be valid till 31 December 2027 and can be viewed on the official website.
