Aadhaar use okayed in tech institutions
The Ministry of Education has officially notified that the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) can use Aadhaar-based authentication for students, faculty and staff across higher education institutions, including polytechnics and PGDM institutions offering AICTE-approved programmes.The move aims to simplify identity verification, improve transparency, and enhance efficiency in administrative processes while reducing the need for multiple documents. The approval follows clearance from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, after consultation with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
