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All electronic devices, including mobile phones, smart glasses, and smartwatches, are strictly prohibited from being brought into test venues for the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) scheduled for November 19.
In particular, simply wearing smart glasses equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) functions during the exam will be considered cheating, resulting in the invalidation of this year’s exam and the deprivation of eligibility to take next year’s CSAT.
The Ministry of Education released its “CSAT Examinee Guidelines” today (Nov. 9), stating that no electronic devices whatsoever—including tablet PCs, communication (Bluetooth) earphones, and electronic cigarettes—may be brought into the test center.
Examinees who bring electronic devices to the venue must submit them to the proctors according to their instructions before the first period begins, and will receive them back after the exam concludes.
If anyone is caught possessing such devices without having submitted them, it will be handled as cheating and the exam will be nullified.
As for watches, only analog watches without payment or communication functions, or electronic screen displays (such as LCD or LED), are permitted.
Items required for personal physical conditions or medical reasons, such as hearing aids, magnifying glasses, and continuous glucose monitors, must undergo a pre-inspection by proctors before every period.
Smart devices, including smart glasses equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) functions, will be considered used simply by wearing them during the exam, leading to the cancellation of the current year’s test and stripping of eligibility for the following year.
The Ministry of Education explained that it plans to actively pursue legal responses, including filing complaints and requesting police investigations, so that cheating utilizing smart glasses and similar devices can even lead to criminal punishment.
(Photo: Provided by the Ministry of Education, Yonhap News)
※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.
