Abstract: In educational institutions, ensuring the integrity of exams and preventing malpractice is a growing concern. Traditional methods of student authentication during exams, such as student ID cards or roll call, are prone to human errors and fraud. This paper proposes a fingerprint-based exam hall authentication system to improve security and ensure accurate identity verification. By leveraging biometric fingerprint recognition, the system provides a more secure, efficient, and automated solution for confirming student identity before and during exams.

The proposed system captures the student's fingerprint using a fingerprint scanner, which is then matched with a pre-enrolled fingerprint database to authenticate the student. This approach eliminates the possibility of impersonation and helps to prevent cheating. Additionally, the system records each authentication event, creating a reliable log that can be used for audit purposes.

The implementation of the fingerprint-based system not only enhances security but also streamlines the exam process by reducing the need for manual checks and enhancing the overall exam experience. Furthermore, the system can be integrated with existing exam management software to facilitate seamless operations.

Downloads: | DOI: 10.17148/IJIREEICE.2025.131210