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All candidates to undergo face authentication at exam centres: UPSC

Economic Times

Economic Times · 21d ago

All candidates to undergo face authentication at exam centres: UPSC

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has introduced facial authentication for candidates at examination venues to enhance the security and integrity of recruitment exams. Following a successful pilot program, this measure is being implemented for all candidates. The pilot reduced check-in time to 8-10 seconds per candidate by matching facial images with registration photos, significantly streamlining the process and adding an extra security layer. The UPSC handles various government job recruitments, including civil services.

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UPSC introduces AI-enabled facial authentication technology to secure candidate verification

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

UPSC introduces AI-enabled facial authentication technology to secure candidate verification

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has successfully piloted an AI-enabled facial authentication technology for secure candidate verification, introduced by chairman Ajay Kumar. This initiative, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division, aims to enhance exam integrity by recognizing candidates' facial images for all examinations, such as civil services. The pilot reduced verification time significantly and is expected to improve security and efficiency in future examinations.

We have zero-tolerance policy towards cheating, use of fake certificates: UPSC chairman

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

We have zero-tolerance policy towards cheating, use of fake certificates: UPSC chairman

UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar emphasized a strict zero-tolerance policy towards cheating and using fake certificates in government job exams. Speaking at a virtual town hall, he warned that such actions could lead to severe consequences, including a ban from UPSC exams for three years. Kumar highlighted the importance of authenticity, citing measures like Aadhaar integration in applications. He also discussed the optional role of coaching and stressed on self-study for exam success.

UPSC to declare CDS, NDA, NA II 2025 exam results: Likely date, direct link, how to check, and what's next

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

UPSC to declare CDS, NDA, NA II 2025 exam results: Likely date, direct link, how to check, and what's next

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will announce the results for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) II 2025 examination, along with the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2025 examination. Traditionally, results are released within 90 days, but recent trends suggest earlier announcements. Candidates can check results on the UPSC website. Successful candidates in the written exams will progress to the SSB interview, a critical stage for selection into the Indian Armed Forces.

Mock Test Platform 'TestEgy' Acquired by Zordo

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StartupTalky · 6m ago

Mock Test Platform 'TestEgy' Acquired by Zordo

Zordo Technologies has acquired TestEgy, a rapidly growing Indian online mock test platform, as part of its strategic entry into the ed-tech market. TestEgy, founded in 2023, provides real-exam simulations and serves over 1.5 million users preparing for competitive exams like SSC, Banking, NEET, JEE, and UPSC. Zordo plans to enhance the platform with AI-based features, multilingual content, and improved user interfaces, aiming to compete with major ed-tech players and offer a more robust exam preparation experience.

Power outage in NEET-UG 2025: SC refuses to give provisional nod for counselling

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Power outage in NEET-UG 2025: SC refuses to give provisional nod for counselling

The Supreme Court refused provisional nod for NEET-UG 2025 counselling to two candidates from Madhya Pradesh affected by power outages during the exam. A higher court listed the petitions for a hearing on July 25 after the candidates contested a lower court's decision against a re-test. Despite acknowledged power outages, an expert panel noted sufficient natural light for the exam, leading to the decision to defer the re-test plea to avoid affecting other students.

Exclusive: Unacademy’s New BDA Hires In A Fix Over Mandatory Training & Quick Termination

Inc42 · 1y ago

Exclusive: Unacademy’s New BDA Hires In A Fix Over Mandatory Training & Quick Termination

Unacademy recently issued new offer letters to selected candidates, including a clause for a 7-day training program. This was not mentioned in the initial offer letters. Several batches of candidates were asked to undergo this training and take a test afterwards. Many of these candidates were former employees of BYJU'S, an edtech startup, who were laid off earlier this year.

Edtech Startup SiglQ.ai secures $9.5 Mn in Seed funding

Entrackr

Entrackr · 9m ago

Edtech Startup SiglQ.ai secures $9.5 Mn in Seed funding

Edtech startup SiglQ.ai has raised $9.5 million in a seed funding round co-led by The House Fund and GSV Ventures, with participation from Duolingo, General Catalyst India (Venture Highway), Peak XV Partners, Calibrate Ventures, and a group of angel investors, including Perplexity co-founder Andy Konwinski, Christian Storm, Trevor Darrell, Jitendra Malik, Srini Devadas, Sharad Malik, among others. The funds will be used to accelerate hiring top talent, enhance its AI models, and scale its platforms to educational systems worldwide, SiglQ.ai said in a press release. Founded in 2023 by Karttikeya Mangalam and Kurt Keutzer, SiglQ.ai develops AI-powered learning tools that offer personalized education at scale. Its flagship products, PadhAI and EverTutor.ai, currently serve hundreds of thousands of students globally, with a mission to transform the future of education. After 18 months in stealth mode, the company has emerged with two live products—PadhAI and EverTutor.ai—targeting the U.S. and Indian higher education markets. Notably, the company claims that PadhAI Tutor ranked #1 nationally in the live UPSC 2024 Civil Service Exam, outperforming over 1.3 million human candidates and surpassing AI systems such as ChatGPT and Claude. SiglQ.ai also states that PadhAI has rapidly gained momentum, attracting over 200,000 UPSC aspirants in India. Meanwhile, EverTutor.ai, tailored for GRE preparation, has drawn more than 10,000 users within just three months of launch. Looking ahead, SiglQ.ai plans to further expand EverTutor’s reach, supporting GRE aspirants through the upcoming spring and fall exam cycles. The company is also set to showcase the latest advancements in EverTutor and PadhAI at ASU+GSV, reinforcing its position as a leader in AI-driven education.

90% centres open: BYJU'S on reports of it closing 200 tuition centres

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

90% centres open: BYJU'S on reports of it closing 200 tuition centres

BYJU'S has denied reports of the edtech startup closing 200 of its 300 tuition centres across the country from next month. "90% of its tuition centres, i.e. 262 out of 292, will continue to function in...hybrid model," a spokesperson said on Friday. The remaining centres will undergo a "strategic restructuring", the spokesperson added.

EdTech firm moves SC, challenges award of grace marks to over 1,500 candidates in NEET-UG, 2024

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EdTech firm moves SC, challenges award of grace marks to over 1,500 candidates in NEET-UG, 2024

The CEO of EdTech company Physics Wallah, Alakh Pandey, has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against the alleged random award of grace marks by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to over 1,500 candidates who took the NEET-UG 2024 exam. The plea claims that 70 to 80 marks were randomly awarded as grace marks to these candidates. The court has not stayed the counseling process for now but has indicated that this matter will be taken up with other related petitions. A thorough investigation into the conduct of the exam has been sought.

Unacademy to pivot from company operated centres to a franchise model

Entrackr

Entrackr · 17d ago

Unacademy to pivot from company operated centres to a franchise model

Unacademy to pivot from company operated centres to a franchise model Unacademy's Gaurav Munjal added that several major exam preparation verticals such as UPSC, NEET PG and CAT have turned contribution margin positive. Edtech unicorn Unacademy is recalibrating its business with a sharper focus on profitable growth after a year of significant cost correction, according to an internal email sent by co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal to employees. In the communication, Munjal said that Unacademy reduced its test prep burn to around Rs 200 crore in calendar year 2024 from nearly Rs 450 crore earlier. The reduction followed a series of operational changes including shutting down underperforming initiatives and prioritising core businesses. He added that several major exam preparation verticals such as UPSC, NEET PG and CAT have turned contribution margin positive. Munjal further added that PrepLadder and Graphy were cash flow positive for the full year. Meanwhile, language learning platform Airlearn scaled its annual recurring revenue from about $200,000 at the start of 2025 to nearly $3 million by the end of the year. As part of its restructuring, Unacademy plans to exit its company operated offline centre business over the coming months by converting these centres into franchise partnerships. According to Munjal, the franchise model allows local operators to manage operations while Unacademy provides academics, technology and reach. He said the transition is expected to be completed by April, after which the company will have a significantly leaner cost structure. The internal email comes shortly after the acquisition talks between Unacademy and upGrad were called off due to valuation differences. The discussions had been underway for several months amid a broader slowdown in edtech deal activity and valuation resets across the startup ecosystem. upGrad co-founder Ronnie Screwvala later confirmed that the deal did not materialise. Munjal said the calendar year 2026 would be focused on growth rather than survival, with improving unit economics across online test prep and faster than expected growth in Airlearn. He added that Unacademy is now positioned to scale with greater financial discipline.

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