HSC Examinee Caught Using AI for Answers, Expelled
An examinee at the Government Haji Muhammad Mohsin College center in Chittagong was expelled from the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination today for using artificial intelligence (AI) to cheat. The student, from the humanities division of a city college, secretly took a photo of the question paper after it was distributed. They then used an AI application on their mobile phone to obtain the answers and proceeded to copy them during the exam. The center inspector caught the student in the act, leading to their expulsion for possessing a mobile phone and cheating. The mobile phone was also confiscated.
This incident occurred during exams for Political Science and Good Governance Paper 1, Biology (Theory) Paper 1, Business Organization and Management Paper 1, and Food and Nutrition Paper 1. According to the Chittagong Education Board's exam controller, Md. Parvez Sajjad Chowdhury, the student was caught with a mobile phone and was using AI to cheat. The board reported that out of 77,556 registered candidates across 114 centers in five districts (Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, and Bandarban), 75,731 were present, with 1,825 absent. Chittagong district had the highest number of absentees with 1,202.
The HSC and equivalent examinations under the Chittagong Education Board were previously postponed from July 8th and further extended until further notice on July 16th, considering the post-flood situation, communication disruptions in affected areas, and the physical and mental well-being of students. However, examinations under other education boards nationwide continued as per their scheduled timetables.
AI's integration into academic assessments presents a novel challenge, as demonstrated by this incident. While AI tools offer potential for enhanced learning, their misuse for cheating necessitates robust examination integrity measures. This event highlights the evolving landscape of academic dishonesty, where technological advancements require adaptive strategies from educational institutions. Future examination frameworks may need to incorporate AI detection or alternative assessment methods to maintain fairness and uphold the value of qualifications. The incident also underscores the importance of addressing systemic issues, such as the impact of natural disasters on educational continuity, which can indirectly influence student behavior and preparedness.
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