UNAM Entrance Exam Rescheduled In-Person for Students Affected by Cheating Scandal

Young applicants from the states of Querétaro, Michoacán, and Guanajuato have traveled to León, Guanajuato, to take a rescheduled in-person entrance exam for the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). The students arrived at the Real de Minas Poliforum hotel, armed with study materials, to prepare for the test.

This make-up exam is being administered because irregularities were detected in the initial online test, where some candidates were found to have cheated. The exam consists of 120 questions, and the students expressed a mix of nervousness and confidence regarding their performance.

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although I am sure of my preparation, I feel nervous, as happens when you take an exam due to its significance.

Ilya Martínez, who aims to study Intercultural Literature at ENES Morelia, acknowledged feeling nervous due to the exam's significance, despite feeling well-prepared. He was traveling with classmates, having achieved a passing score on the initial online test.

Silvia Guerrero accompanied her son, Emilio Serna, from Querétaro. Emilio is seeking admission to the Earth Sciences program at ENES Juriquilla. Guerrero expressed frustration that the actions of a few cheaters are causing inconvenience and additional expense for others who prepared honestly. UNAM plans to administer the in-person exam to 2,777 individuals over four sessions in León.

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It is frustrating that because of some who cheated, others have to pay. Coming here involved expenses and effort, but I am sure that Emilio will get ahead.