Anna University in Chennai, India, has announced the introduction of a 10-digit Faculty Identification Number (FIN) to tackle the issue of fake faculty members starting from the 2026-27 academic year. All engineering faculty are required to register their personal and academic credentials, including a geotagged photograph, by April 30, 2026. This move follows revelations by the anti-corruption NGO Arappor Iyakkam, which exposed that over 1,000 faculty members were falsely listed as working at multiple institutions during the 2023-24 academic year. The university's registrar emphasized that faculty details must be verified through biometric authentication linked to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Additionally, colleges have raised concerns about delays in the affiliation process for the upcoming academic year, as the university has yet to clarify if physical inspections will be conducted. Colleges must submit detailed applications for affiliation extensions, including information on student intake, programs offered, and facilities available.