GermanyThe National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the country’s largest university, has ordered approximately 58,000 prospective students to retake entrance exams in person after concerns over cheating during a fully digital exam held in early summer 2026. The decision follows a report by an investigative commission that suspects widespread fraud, citing unusually high scores compared to previous years. Between 2021 and 2025, only 3.5% of test takers scored 100 or more out of 120 points, but this jumped to 16.3% in 2026. The commission estimates that around half of the nearly 160,000 exams were compromised. Despite using software like LockDown Browser and AI-powered webcam monitoring, cheating methods such as secondary screens and hidden earpieces were reportedly used. The university has already filed criminal complaints due to suspected fraudulent offers. The rescheduling of exams will delay the start of classes until August 31.
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