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IndiaAI Launches ₹2.5 Crore Face Authentication Challenge

IndiaAI, the independent business division under the Digital India Corporation (DIC) of the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), has launched the IndiaAI Face Authentication Challenge. Part of the IndiaAI Application Development Initiative (IADI), the challenge seeks AI-based solutions to enhance transparency and integrity in large-scale public examinations.
The competition invites startups and companies to create highly accurate, secure, and scalable AI-enabled applications for image verification and application de-duplication. Solutions should ensure fair, merit-based selection of candidates and be deployable across multiple government departments and State organisations.

Challenge Objectives

Participants are required to develop an end-to-end AI application capable of robust facial verification and one-to-many matching against historical applicant databases. The solution should automatically detect duplicate applications and issue a unique ID for every authorized applicant, thus safeguarding the integrity of the examination process.

The challenge emphasizes moving beyond traditional logic-based verification methods by using advanced AI algorithms for automated detection and verification. The solution must be highly reliable, scalable, and adaptable to different public examination settings across India.

Exciting Prizes and Opportunities

Up to 10 shortlisted teams will receive INR 5 lakhs each to refine and test their solutions on sample datasets. Furthermore, the top two teams may be awarded a two-year contract along with up to INR 1 crore for deployment of their final solution.

This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision of leveraging AI for inclusive growth and responsible technological development, promoting innovation and digital solutions in governance.

How to Apply

Interested participants can access the application portal and submission guidelines at the official IndiaAI website: indiaai.gov.in. Applications are open until 25th October 2025.

IndiaAI aims to democratize AI’s benefits across society, enhance India’s leadership in AI, and ensure ethical, responsible use of technology in public services.

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