Wearing AI Glasses in CSAT Will Result in Exam Nullification, 1-Year Ban

Test-takers caught wearing AI-powered smart glasses during the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) will have their exam voided and face a suspension of their eligibility to take the exam the following year.

Simply possessing smart glasses at the test site will also result in the exam being nullified, and those who fail to comply with a proctor's request to inspect their glasses may face sanctions for a major act of cheating following a review.

The Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation (KICE) has posted the "2027 Academic Year CSAT Test-Taker Guidelines" and related instructional videos containing these measures on its official website.

According to the guidelines, failing to submit wireless devices such as smart glasses or smart watches before the start of the first period and wearing them during the test will result in the current exam being nullified, along with a suspension of eligibility for the next year's CSAT.

KICE stated that bringing smart devices such as smart glasses into the test venue or simply possessing them also constitutes an act of cheating, which will lead to the cancellation of the exam results.

KICE further emphasized, "Failure to comply with a test proctor's request for verification can be handled as a major act of cheating."

It added, "When a proctor requests inspection, test-takers must remove their glasses, place them on their desks, and cooperate with the proctor's checks and inspections."

Previously, a test-taker was caught and penalized for cheating while wearing smart glasses during a regular TOEIC exam held in South Korea in May of this year, and recent college admissions essay exams have seen a series of cheating incidents involving test-takers wearing smart glasses.

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