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Nagpur: The education department has yet again extended till September-end the deadline for junior colleges (only science stream) to get biometric attendance machines installed. This was done to break the practice of skipping college classes, and instead spending their time at coaching centres. The cost of installing the system has also been questioned, especially for aided colleges, which don’t have extra money coming in. Also, the surprise checks should not be seen only as punitive action, but more of ensuring compliance with the regulations,” said the official. Approximately 200 colleges were to be affected by the decision and were initially given till July second week to finish the installation, which was extended to August, and now September..