Overview
- The extraordinary Examen de Control ran from 12–19 August at four sites (Ciudad de México, León, Oaxaca and Tijuana) and drew about 36,800–37,000 participants, roughly 62–63% of the 58,700+ aspirants summoned to repeat the test.
- UNAM reported 22 attempted cheating incidents at the Ciudad de México venue that included AI‑enabled camera glasses, impersonation, photographing or copying questions, altered appointment documents and cellphone use in bathrooms.
- The rector said roughly half of the students who took the control exam will be offered places and that final results will be published the last weekend of August so accepted students can begin classes on 31 August.
- A Comisión Técnica is still completing its statistical review with recommendations expected in early September, and UNAM has identified at least two companies allegedly tied to irregular services in the earlier online exam with investigations under way.
- The repeat test exposed logistical strains for candidates and the university—about 22,000 no‑shows tied to travel costs, schedule conflicts and accepted offers—while UNAM warns that a return to permanent in‑person admissions would require more infrastructure and budgetary resources.