National Autonomous University of Mexico Orders 58,000 Students to Resit Exam Amid Cheating Scandal
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) has mandated that approximately 58,000 students retake their entrance exam following suspicions of widespread cheating during an online test. The decision was prompted by unusually high scores, particularly in the medicine program, where nearly 30% of candidates scored 100 or more, a significant increase from the previous year. The university has annulled 2% of the test results due to irregularities such as identity impersonation and external assistance. The resit will occur in person to ensure fairness and integrity. The scandal has sparked protests among applicants and drawn national attention, with the country's president suggesting a potential investigation by the attorney general. 
