- Revised registration deadlines for the
summer semester 2026 - Notification of permitted aids
(including AI) during examinations
Revised registration deadlines for the summer semester 2026
ATTENTION: Changed registration deadlines for the summer semester 2026
The Senate of THM , in its meeting on December 3, 2025, approved the 12th amendment to the General Regulations for Bachelor's and Master's Examination Regulations. As part of this amendment, the registration deadlines for the summer semester of 2026 were changed due to the introduction of the new examination administration system.
Are there any changes to the registration deadlines for the summer semester of 2026?
Yes. For the summer semester of 2026, Section 4, Paragraph 4 of the General Regulations will be suspended. Special registration deadlines for examinations will apply during this period.
When will the amended regulation come into effect?
The change will come into effect on April 1, 2026 and will apply exclusively to the summer semester 2026 (April 1 – September 30, 2026).
What are the registration deadlines for make-up exams and exams without lectures (KoV) in the summer semester of 2026?
Registration for make-up exams and exams without lectures (KoV) is possible from: April 1st – April 22nd, 2026
What are the registration deadlines for regular exams in the summer semester of 2026?
The deadline for regular exams is : June 10 – July 10, 2026
Is there anything else I need to be aware of as a student?
The special registration deadlines apply only to the summer semester of 2026. All registrations must still be submitted on time via the usual systems. After that, the regular regulations of the General Provisions will apply again.
What will happen after September 30, 2026?
The special regulation will automatically expire after September 30, 2026. From the winter semester 2026/27 (October 1, 2026), Section 4 Paragraph 2 of the General Regulations will apply again without restriction, and the regular registration deadlines will apply once more.
What are the regular registration deadlines?
The registration period for exams offered during exam weeks begins one month after the start of the semester and ends three weeks before the first exam week.
in a timely manner, usually at the start of the course Department communicated
Who can I contact for support if I have further questions about this?
The colleagues in the Departmentsecretariats and the team at the Central Examination Office are always happy to answer any further questions you may have.
Notification of permitted aids (including AI) during examinations
Notification of permitted aids (including AI) during examinations
The Senate of THM , in its meeting on December 3, 2025, adopted the 12th amendment to the General Regulations for Bachelor's and Master's Examination Regulations.
This amendment introduced, among other things, the requirement to announce permissible aids, including AI systems.
Are students allowed to use AI systems in written exams?
The use of AI systems (e.g., ChatGPT, image AI, analysis tools) is only permitted if the reviewing person expressly allows it.
What does the new regulation on the notification of permissible aids entail?
The new regulation of § 11a (declaration of independence, deception, disruption, breach of order) obliges examiners to inform students in a timely and binding manner about the following:
- which aids – including AI systems – are permitted,
- to what extent these aids may be used.
The aim is to create transparency and legal certainty so that students know exactly which support resources they are allowed to use without violating the examination regulations.
From when does the new regulation of § 11a apply?
The regulation will come on April 1, 2026 (summer semester).
When and how will information about permissible assistive devices, including AI, be provided?
The examiners decide when, in what form, and via which communication channel the information is provided. However, they are obligated to inform students in good time before the examination which aids are permitted in their examinations and to what extent these may be used
What happens if my examiner does not specify any permitted aids?
If no information is provided regarding permitted aids, the following applies: No aids are permitted.
Examiners must clearly inform students. In case of any ambiguity, students should consult with the examiner as early as possible.
What do students need to consider when using AI?
When AI systems are used for written exam performance:
- All AI systems, tools and software used must be specified.
- All content derived from AI (literally or in substance) must be clearly identified.
This obligation arises from Section 11a Paragraph 1 of the General Provisions for Bachelor's Examination Regulations (valid since summer semester 2024).
For which examinations do these regulations apply?
The regulations relate to written examination performance, in particular:
- Homework
- seminar papers
- Project reports
- Bachelor's and Master's theses
Exams are not affected, as different forms of examination and supervisory rules apply there.