Bhopal— The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has directed Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani (ASU) medical colleges across India to implement the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS). Institutes failing to comply risk losing their recognition for the 2025-2026 academic session, according to a report by FPJ.

Strict Faculty Monitoring for Accreditation

NCISM issued this directive to ensure strict faculty attendance monitoring across ASU institutions. Currently, India has over 590 ASU colleges with more than 19,000 teaching staff. However, only 179 institutes have implemented the AEBAS system so far.

A recent Free Press Journal report emphasized that installing the biometric system is essential for maintaining accreditation. Failure to do so could have serious consequences for colleges, affecting both operations and future enrollments.

AEBAS to Improve Transparency and Accountability

Dr. Rakesh Pandey, spokesperson for the Ayush Medical Association, highlighted that AEBAS allows NCISM to directly monitor faculty attendance from New Delhi. He described this move as a step toward eliminating negligence in teaching and enhancing the overall medical system, benefiting both students and patients.

NMC’s Similar Initiative for Modern Medicine Colleges

Previously, the National Medical Commission (NMC) made AEBAS mandatory for modern medicine colleges. As reported by Medical Dialogues, NMC implemented this system to combat ghost faculty issues and streamline attendance tracking for both students and faculty. Under this system, doctors must log attendance once every 24 hours when entering or leaving the hospital.

With similar enforcement now in AYUSH colleges, NCISM aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and the quality of medical education.