UNAM Entrance Exam Protests Demand In-Person Rescheduling Amid Fraud Allegations

Hundreds of aspiring students and their families protested outside the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, demanding the cancellation and rescheduling of the university's entrance exam.

The protest erupted after UNAM announced the suspension of its undergraduate enrollment process due to alleged fraudulent practices during the online selection test. Demonstrators gathered near University City, marching towards the Rector's Tower, chanting slogans like "No to AI, yes to a solution!" and "In-person exam!" They called for transparency in the university's selection process and submitted a list of demands to university officials.

University authorities stated that the rector was unavailable due to scheduling conflicts. Instead, the protesters' demands were received by Jorge Ibarra, coordinator of Institutional Planning, and Arturo Ruiz, director of Analysis and Concertation. Key demands include ensuring that all future undergraduate entrance exams are conducted exclusively in person.

Furthermore, the protesters are requesting individualized, reasoned notifications for any applicant whose exam was annulled, detailing the alleged infraction and supporting evidence. They also seek a formal mechanism for clarification and review, institutional dialogue tables with rejected applicants, and a commitment from university authorities to prevent any reprisals against those involved in the movement.

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¡No a la IA, sí a la solución!