Student used ChatGPT in Matura exam at Francisco Josephinum
A student at Francisco Josephinum in Wieselburg, Austria reportedly used ChatGPT during the German language section of the Matura examination on May 7, 2025. The student was among 24 exam candidates who bypassed the school's test environment to gain internet access during the exam period.
What happened
On May 7, 2025, 24 Matura exam candidates at Francisco Josephinum in Wieselburg, Austria bypassed the school's test environment software to gain internet access during the examination period. One student used ChatGPT while writing his German language Matura exam.
Reported impact
The student's Matura work was not graded; he is required to retake the German exam in autumn. The work of the remaining 23 candidates passed the review process.
Governance controls
The school used test environment software intended to restrict internet access during exams, but students were able to bypass this control.
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