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UNALM admits error in 2026-II admission exam after controversy, publishes new list of admitted students
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UNALM admits error in 2026-II admission exam after controversy, publishes new list of admitted students

From La Repรบblica · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The National Agrarian University La Molina (UNALM) admitted an error in its 2026-II admission exam process following a controversy.
  • The university acknowledged omitting the consideration of applicants' second-choice career preferences, which affected the admission of some candidates.
  • UNALM has revised the process and published a new list of admitted students after reviewing the complaints.

The National Agrarian University La Molina (UNALM) has acknowledged an error in its admission process for the 2026-II academic term, leading to the publication of a revised list of admitted students. The university's admission of a mistake follows complaints regarding alleged irregularities during the examination.

UNALM admitted that it failed to consider the second-choice career preferences of applicants. This oversight impacted the admission outcomes for some candidates who had indicated alternative study programs. The university stated that it has since reviewed the admission process after receiving numerous complaints.

In response to the controversy, UNALM conducted a thorough review of the examination results and the admission criteria. The university has now published a new list of admitted students, reflecting the corrected consideration of second-choice preferences. This action aims to rectify the situation and ensure fairness for all applicants.

The university's transparency in admitting the error and taking corrective measures is a significant step in addressing the concerns raised by prospective students and their families. The revised admission list is expected to bring clarity and resolve the issues stemming from the initial process.

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Originally published by La Repรบblica in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.