Symbiosis students caught wearing AI-enabled smart glasses during exam
Two engineering students at Symbiosis Institute of Technology in Pune were caught wearing Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses during an examination on May 19, 2026. No evidence of actual cheating was found, but the students were barred from the exam and the matter referred to the university's unfair means committee for investigation and disciplinary action.
What happened
Two engineering students at Symbiosis Institute of Technology in Pune were caught wearing Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses during an examination on May 19, 2026.
The invigilator noticed the students wearing the smart glasses and identified them as Meta Ray-Ban glasses, which are not permitted inside exam halls due to their advanced technological features.
Reported impact
Both students were immediately barred from appearing for that exam paper following the incident.
Index analysis
The Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses come with built-in cameras, speakers and AI-enabled features, including hands-free video recording and voice-assisted functions through Meta AI.
No direct evidence was found that the students had actually used the devices to cheat during the examination.
Governance controls
The matter has been officially reported to the unfair means committee at both the institute and university levels.
The committee will interact with the students and decide on further disciplinary action.
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