NMC Medical College Faculty Rule 2025: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a new directive under the NMC Medical College Faculty Rule 2025, bringing significant changes in the way medical college faculty across India will mark attendance. The rule mandates the full implementation of Aadhaar-based Face Authentication System (FACE AEBAS), replacing earlier fingerprint and QR code–based systems.

Key Highlights of the Rule

• Effective Date: From 1st October 2025, wall-mounted QR code-based devices will be discontinued.
• Mandatory App Installation: All medical faculty members must install the FACE-based Aadhaar Authentication mobile app on their smartphones.
• Earlier Fingerprint/Iris System Discontinued: Since 1st May 2025, fingerprint and iris-based biometric attendance has been fully replaced by the Aadhaar FACE app.

Attendance via FACE Aadhaar Authentication App

• Faculty must mark attendance through the NMC AadhaarBAS mobile app (available on Android and iOS).
• Attendance will be authenticated by matching the facial biometrics stored in the Aadhaar database.
• Attendance can only be marked within a 100-meter radius of pre-registered GPS locations inside the college campus.
• The app supports geo-fencing and allows real-time notifications for marking attendance.

Responsibilities of Medical Colleges

1. GPS Location Sharing: Colleges must submit latitude and longitude details of attendance zones within their campus to NMC.
2. Nodal Officer: A designated nodal officer must coordinate with NMC for implementation.
3. Training: Deans and Principals must ensure that all faculty members are trained in using the app.
4. Device Requirements: Smartphones must have Android 9+/iOS 14+, minimum 4GB RAM, and a 5MP+ camera for smooth functioning.

Objective of the Rule

The NMC Medical College Faculty Rule 2025 aims to:

• Ensure transparency in faculty presence and reduce proxy attendance.
• Leverage latest technology for real-time monitoring.
• Standardize attendance marking across all government and private medical colleges.

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Implementation Timeline

• April 2025: Colleges were directed to submit GPS details and prepare for app installation.
• May 2025: Aadhaar FACE-based authentication officially launched, fingerprint system discontinued.
• October 2025: QR code–based devices phased out completely, making the Aadhaar FACE App the only valid method of attendance.

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