Telangana rolls out facial recognition system in 430 junior colleges to track student attendance
Vagisha Kaushik | August 23, 2025 | 08:35 PM IST | 1 min read
Over 63,500 students register for the FRS whose benefits are real-time monitoring, reduction in malpractices, said DTE Telangana.
The Directorate of Intermediate Education, Telangana has launched the Facial Recognition System (FRS) across 430 government junior colleges in the state, starting from today. Of 1,64,621 students, 63,587 students have been registered and the remaining registrations will be completed by August 26, the directorate said.
Each registration takes 10 seconds using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Additionally, WhatsApp integration has been included to provide parents with real-time updates on student attendance and reports. The initiative is aimed towards digital transformation and transparency in educational institutions, the government said.
Benefits of FRS
Among the key benefits of the FRS are accurate attendance, real-time monitoring, reduction in malpractices, better student tracking, the government asserted.
The directorate said that the facial recognition mechanism ensures precise and tamper-proof attendance of students. The data will be updated instantly in the central database, enabling efficient monitoring by the department.
The system eliminates proxy attendance and enhances accountability. It increases administration’s efficiency by automating attendance records which results in reduction of manual workload for principals.
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The technology helps monitor academic engagement and improves performance analysis, DTE added.
Speaking on the occasion, Yogita Rana, IAS, secretary to education stated, “The introduction of FRS in 430 Government Junior Colleges is a transformative step that leverages technology for better governance. This system ensures transparency, accountability, and enables data-driven decision-making to improve academic standards. Our goal is to make education more efficient, digital, and student-friendly.”
Krishna Aditya, secretary, Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE), urged principals, faculty, and students to actively cooperate for the successful implementation of this system.
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