Oaxacan Student Demands UNAM Explanation After Perfect Score Denied Exam Entry

Brisa Nisdany García Santiago, a student from Oaxaca, is demanding an explanation from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) after being denied the opportunity to take a control exam, despite having previously achieved a perfect score. García Santiago, originally from the Zapotec community of San Baltazar Guelavila in Oaxaca, traveled to the hotel hosting the in-person exam in the state capital, accompanied by her father, Pablo García Manuel.

Visibly upset, Brisa described the situation as unjust. She recalled her willingness to retake the exam to prove the legitimacy of her previous perfect score. The control exam in Oaxaca City was expected to host 1,920 applicants, with students arriving early for the test sessions scheduled throughout the day. Participants had three hours to complete the 120-question exam, with students from Chiapas, Guerrero, and Mexico City also present.

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With tears, Brisa Nisdany considered this situation unfair and recalled that from the beginning she stated she was willing to retake the exam to demonstrate that she obtained her score cleanly.

Her father, Pablo García, stated that the family would not file a complaint with institutions like the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) due to the time and financial resources required. However, UNAM has responded to the situation. Mauricio López, UNAM's Director General of Social Communication, confirmed that university authorities contacted García Santiago's family on the previous day. He added that they have agreed to meet next week to review her case, though he declined to speculate on the reasons for her exclusion from the exam registration.

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Since yesterday, university authorities have communicated with Brisa's family and agreed to meet next week to review her case.