NEET 2025 in Question: Biometric Verification Chaos Leaves Students Angry and Anxious
Was This a Fair Exam? Students Say No
In what was supposed to be a tightly regulated and secure examination process, NEET UG 2025 has now come under scrutiny after thousands of students raised concerns about missing or delayed biometric verification at exam centers across the country.
Social media exploded with hashtags like #NEET2025, #NEETUG2025, and #NTAExams, with students claiming they were not biometrically verified before entering the exam hall, and in some cases, verification was only conducted after the exam was over.
What Went Wrong: Students Speak Out
“Biometric verification was missing entirely”
“We stood in line for over an hour for biometric, and in the end, they said it would be done after the exam,” wrote a student on X.
“How can you ensure no one impersonated another candidate if biometric was skipped?”What is this @NTA_Exams ? No biometric for students ? You wasted 1 hr of students for Biometric, how is this a fair exam ? A no. Of students are saying “biometric hua hi nhi, exam k baad hua”
How did you check the scholar sitting for someone else ? #NEET2025 #neetug2025 #ihoik pic.twitter.com/0vREHGrmn9— It happens only In Kota (@ithappensinkota) May 5, 2025
Many aspirants echoed similar frustrations. For an exam that determines the future of 20+ lakh students, lapses in biometric authentication raise troubling questions.
Concerns of Impersonation and Malpractice
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has long relied on biometric authentication as a key tool to prevent impersonation and cheating. It includes fingerprint and photo verification to ensure the student entering the hall is the same who registered.
However, several candidates claim:
Biometric checks were skipped entirely.
Some centers delayed verification till after the paper.
Roll numbers were verified manually by invigilators without ID checks.
Such alleged lapses have shattered the trust of many sincere aspirants and their families.
Parents and Teachers React: “This Isn’t Just a Technical Error”
For parents who’ve seen their children burn the midnight oil for years, this mishandling is devastating.
“My daughter didn’t eat properly for a week before the exam. And now she’s crying because she feels the exam wasn’t fair. This isn’t just an error—it’s a betrayal,” said a father in Delhi.
“These are children’s dreams you are handling, not a routine formality,” said a coaching institute head in Kota, India’s NEET hub.
NTA’s Silence Fuels Anger
So far, the National Testing Agency has not issued a formal statement addressing the biometric controversy. Students and parents alike are demanding:
A public explanation
Third-party investigation into biometric lapses
Cancellation or review of exams in affected centers
Meanwhile, educational activists and student organizations are calling for legal intervention.
An Exam of Dreams Turned Into Anxieties
NEET UG is more than just a test—it is a lifeline for countless students, especially from rural and underprivileged backgrounds. They invest years of effort, emotional strength, and family resources into preparation.
“I studied through financial difficulties, hoped this year would change my life. And now I don’t even know if my result will be genuine,” shared Rukhsar, an aspirant from Bihar.
What Needs to Change?
This incident has brought to light systemic flaws in exam administration. Recommendations from experts include:
Real-time biometric validation at entry point
Mandatory video surveillance syncing with roll numbers
On-the-spot ID scanning linked to Aadhaar verification
Immediate grievance redressal mechanisms
If ignored, such mishandling may further erode trust in India’s centralized examinations.
Final Thoughts: Justice Must Be Transparent
The NEET UG 2025 biometric controversy has not only raised technical and procedural concerns but has emotionally wounded thousands of students. Their confidence in a just, merit-based future now feels shaken.
In the race to become doctors, these students aren’t just competing with each other—they’re battling administrative negligence. The system must listen, act, and restore the fairness these young minds deserve.
