Anna University Introduces 10-Digit ID System to Combat Fake Faculty
Anna univ mandates 10-digit ID no. for engineering staff to prevent fake faculty
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Starting from the 2026-27 academic year, Anna University in Chennai, India, will implement a 10-digit Faculty Identification Number (FIN) to combat the issue of fake faculty members. All engineering faculty must register their credentials and submit a geotagged photo by April 30, 2026.
- 01Anna University mandates a 10-digit Faculty Identification Number (FIN) for engineering faculty.
- 02Faculty must register personal and academic details along with a geotagged photo by April 30, 2026.
- 03The initiative aims to address issues of faculty members working in multiple institutions.
- 04Verification will involve biometric authentication through UIDAI.
- 05Colleges are required to submit detailed applications for affiliation extensions.
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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.
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This initiative aims to ensure the integrity of faculty appointments, which could enhance the quality of education for students at Anna University.
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