The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) has ordered about 58,000 prospective students to retake the entrance exam, citing widespread cheating concerns. The directive follows a disastrous attempt at a fully online test that led to thousands of annulled results.
According to World news | The Guardian, UNAM said the exam will now be conducted in person to prevent further irregularities. The online version’s failure prompted the university to annul numerous scores and to investigate possible cheating schemes.
UNAM is Mexico’s largest and most prestigious university, and its admissions process is highly competitive. A flawed remote exam threatened the integrity of the selection system and the credibility of the institution.