UNAM control exam: Cheating attempts detected in Tijuana and León; 16 technical failures reported in first session in Mexico City

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) has encountered technical difficulties and instances of attempted cheating during its in-person control exams. In Mexico City, the first session of the exam saw 16 technical incidents, primarily involving computer malfunctions. These issues forced the relocation of an equal number of applicants to different machines to ensure the exam could proceed.

Beyond the technical glitches, UNAM has reported two cases of applicants attempting to cheat in separate locations. In Tijuana and León, individuals were caught allegedly using cell phones during the exam. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about the integrity of the examination process.

To address these issues and ensure fairness, UNAM has mobilized a significant number of personnel. Approximately 300 officials and 150 supervisors are overseeing the exams across various sites. In Mexico City alone, over 53,000 applicants were scheduled to take the exam in three shifts at the Sports Palace.

This extraordinary process aims to verify the conditions under which the entrance exam for undergraduate studies was administered. UNAM is seeking to provide certainty regarding the results and guarantee that admitted students underwent the process under regular conditions, following irregularities detected in the original examination period.