UNAM admission exam scandal prompts technical commission and government response

UNAM admission exam technical commission Claudia Sheinbaum Territorium Life AI fraud allegations

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) held its first fully online admission exam for the 2026‑2027 cycle, with roughly 158,712 candidates. Irregularities were identified, including unusually high scores and possible use of artificial‑intelligence tools or identity fraud, leading to the annulment of about 3,000 exam submissions. UNAM created a Technical Commission, chaired by Rector Leonardo Lomelí and led by Eduardo Bárzana García, to investigate the process and issue a recommendation within the week. President Claudia Sheinbaum called for a swift resolution, offered federal assistance, and said there is no evidence of malicious intent, emphasizing the university’s autonomy. The platform provider, Territorium Life, defended the functioning of its online testing system and disclosed contracts with numerous public institutions, the UNAM contract valued between 40.7 million and 101.7 million pesos. Students and parents have staged protests demanding that their admission results be respected. The federal government indicated that the Fiscalía General de la República could support UNAM’s investigation if requested.

Entities

Claudia Sheinbaum · Eduardo Bárzana García · Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) · Leonardo Lomelí · Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas · Technical Commission for the Review of the 2026 Admission Process · Territorium · Territorium Life · Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) · Universidad Rosario Castellanos

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The 2024 entrance exam was the first time UNAM administered the admission test online.
[● 2 SOURCES] The technical committee will review both the digital platform and the exam questions (reactivos). elceo.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Approximately 2 % of the 158,712 online exams were cancelled due to detected irregularities. elceo.com · cronicadelpoder.com · contralinea.com.mx
[● 5 SOURCES] The Secretariat of Public Education has maintained communication with UNAM rector Leonardo Lomelí and will provide accompaniment during the review. contralinea.com.mx · elportal.mx
[● 4 SOURCES] President Claudia Sheinbaum said the resolution of the exam issue is the responsibility of UNAM and offered support from the Secretariat of Public Education. elportal.mx
[● 8 SOURCES] UNAM suspended the undergraduate admission process and temporarily halted registrations while a technical committee reviews the exam irregularities. elceo.com · cronicadelpoder.com · contralinea.com.mx · www.poresto.com · diarioamanecer.com.mx
[● 3 SOURCES] The online admission exam showed an abnormal increase in the average number of correct answers, suggesting possible cheating. cronicadelpoder.com · contralinea.com.mx
[● 2 SOURCES] UNAM allocated about 101.7 million pesos to Territorium Life to implement AI monitoring for exam integrity. elceo.com · cronicadelpoder.com
[● 6 SOURCES] A technical commission was created to audit the exam process and platform. contralinea.com.mx · www.poresto.com · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · diarioamanecer.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum urged UNAM to resolve the issue promptly. contralinea.com.mx
[● 4 SOURCES] Students and parents organized peaceful protests at Ciudad Universitaria demanding transparency and a return to in‑person exams. noticieroaltavoz.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The university’s AI monitoring flagged irregularities, leading to cancellation of about 2 % of exams. cronicadelpoder.com · contralinea.com.mx