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AI & Exams
Starting Fall 2025, the use of generative AI is the default for most CBS exams. This page will guide you through what’s changing, what’s expected of you as a teacher, and how to redesign your exams to match the new reality.
No matter what kind of course you teach, whether it’s mandatory, elective, or somewhere in between the change in exam policy is something you will want to get ahead of. Below, you’ll find a quick overview of what is changing, where GenAI is now allowed, and what you might need to revisit in your course descriptions and assessment formats.
What’s changing
From Autumn 2025, GenAI is permitted in most exams and final projects. From 2026, the change applies to electives too.
Written sit-in exams stay the same
Written sit-in exams remain GenAI-free for now, due to assessment security concerns.
Redesign required for affected courses
You will need to revisit course descriptions and assessment formats in light of the new policy.
What should I do now as a course coordinator?
Some questions worth asking yourself:
- Can students use AI to complete your exam with minimal effort?
- Is that a problem, or does your exam already assess deeper thinking?
- Does the use of AI align with the learning objectives your course is trying to foster?
If your assessment is based on regurgitating facts or producing polished text, you might want to rethink the format. And if you do opt out of AI, keep in mind: it’s hard to detect GenAI use. Prohibiting it may not mean preventing it.
Based on your answers, you have three paths forward:
✅ Keep your exam format as is
If your exam format already encourages higher-order thinking and AI use doesn’t undermine the task, no change is needed. GenAI is allowed by default in most exam formats.
🚫 Opt out of GenAI use
If allowing GenAI would compromise learning objectives or exam integrity, you can opt out. Indicate in your course description that GenAI is not permitted for the exam under exam procedures.
🔄 Redesign the exam
If the current format is no longer a good fit, consider redesigning it. This could mean that you move to a close-book format or you include an oral component for example.
Note: Before making any changes, check the relevant deadlines for your study board. Updates to course descriptions or exam formats often follow specific timelines and vary across study boards.
Which exam formats are most at risk in the age of AI?
To support course coordinators navigating these changes, our Learning Consultant Mathias Lund has compiled a catalogue outlining how different CBS exam types are affected by AI and what practical adjustments can be made. It’s a helpful starting point if you’re unsure where your current setup stands.
Inspiration from CBS teachers
See how colleagues at CBS have explored GenAI in their exam formats and get ideas for your own course.
AI-Enhanced Exam Design
Poornima Luthra, Department of Organization
Poornima used ChatGPT in exams to challenge students’ higher-order thinking. They evaluated AI-generated answers, reflected, and applied theory critically.
Experiment: Optional AI Use in Exams
Stefan Henningsson, Department of Digitalization
Students could choose to use AI for their take-home exam—if they documented it. Stefan reflects on their choices, learning outcomes, and lessons learned.
Need support?
General support & questions
Get help interpreting the policy or understanding your options. The AI team at EDQ monitors this inbox and can point you in the right direction.
1:1 sparring for your course
For help redesigning your exam or aligning your course description with policy, contact your appointed department’s learning consultant.
Join the “AI – from ban to embrace” workshop
This workshop walks you through the CBS GenAI guidelines. You’ll reflect on exam formats, discuss risks, and explore redesigns in a practical setting.