CAT 2026: AI-based facial recognition to verify candidates at all exam centres, physical admit card checks to continue

CAT 2026 will introduce AI-based facial recognition at all examination centres to verify candidates' identities against their application photographs. IIM Indore Director Himanshu Rai confirmed that the technology will operate alongside physical admit card checks. The institute is testing the system for accuracy and has clarified that technical failures will not prevent candidates from entering examination centres.