NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 18, 2026Hillsborough
UNAM requires second admission exam for applicants in Tijuana following testing irregularities
Hundreds of university applicants were required to retake the UNAM admission exam in Tijuana after officials identified irregularities during the initial testing process. The re-examination included students who traveled from various northern states to participate.
Read the full story at Noticias Tampa Bay (Univision)Why It Matters
This event impacts the admission status and travel requirements for hundreds of students seeking entry into the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Key Facts
- UNAM mandated a second admission exam for applicants in Tijuana.
- The re-examination was triggered by irregularities identified in the first test.
- Hundreds of students participated in the second exam.
- Applicants included individuals who traveled from various northern states to reach the testing site.
Who's Mentioned
personRafael Vázquez“An applicant who incurred additional travel costs due to the re-test.”organizationUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México“The university administering the admission process and the re-examination.”organizationUNAM“National Autonomous University of Mexico, the institution administering the exam”personAdrián Gómez“An applicant who reported travel difficulties to the Tijuana testing site.”locationTijuana“One of the four national testing sites.”personAlexis Sanpedro Pinto“Coordinator of the Tijuana testing site.”personDayli Avalos“An applicant from San Quintín describing the emotional and financial impact.”