Introduction to the New Education System
Under the new education system, “Mi Derecho, Mi Lugar,” implemented by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s administration, 272,793 young individuals have been guaranteed their right to education. This system is part of the National System of Bachelor’s Degrees and aims to ensure access to higher secondary education in the Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Mexico (ZMVM).
Key Statistics and Achievements
- 94.7% of the 272,793 aspiring students are currently enrolled in public higher secondary education systems within the ZMVM, either in their chosen institution or an alternative based on their preferences.
- 5.3% of students opted to join the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) or the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Shift in Allocation Model
Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Public Education (SEP), highlighted that this new allocation scheme represents a structural change in accessing higher secondary education. It replaces the competitive and exclusive logic of the former COMIPEMS examination with a model centered on educational rights and equity, similar to “Mi Derecho, Mi Lugar.”
Benefits of the New Model
- The digital registration platform ensures that every secondary school graduate has a place in bachelor’s programs.
- 68.4% of students secured their first choice, compared to only 26.2% under the COMIPEMS examination, eliminating barriers that previously excluded thousands of students annually.
- The new model allocates places based on student preferences and proximity to their residences, promoting equitable distribution, reducing overcrowding in high-demand institutions, and encouraging students to study within their communities, which enhances school retention.
Expansion of Educational Offerings
For the 2025-2026 school year, the SEP expanded educational offerings and strengthened existing infrastructure to accommodate over 272,000 applicants, aligning with the policy of ensuring free and universal education across Mexico.
Elimination of COMIPEMS Examination
Delgado Carrillo emphasized that the removal of the COMIPEMS examination put an end to a system that created inequalities and frustration among young individuals. He noted that the entrance concurso functioned as an unjust filter, despite all students graduating with the necessary preparation for bachelor’s programs.
“Mi Derecho, Mi Lugar” Digital Registration
In contrast, “Mi Derecho, Mi Lugar” relies on a simplified digital registration platform where students choose their bachelor’s program options. This transparent and efficient process replaces admission exams, bolstering trust in the education system.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the new education system called? “Mi Derecho, Mi Lugar”
- How many young individuals are guaranteed education through this system? 272,793
- What percentage of students secured their first-choice institution through this new system? 68.4%
- What is the primary goal of the “Mi Derecho, Mi Lugar” system? To ensure that no student is left out and to make the right to study a reality for all young individuals.
