Introduction to Mario Delgado and the “My Right, My Place” Initiative
Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Public Education (SEP) in Mexico, announced that over 270,000 aspirants for middle-level education will receive a guaranteed spot due to the new model “Mi derecho, mi lugar.” This initiative, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, ensures that no student will be left without education or bachelor’s degree studies.
Key Details of the “My Right, My Place” Initiative
- Results of the allocation process for more than 270,000 aspirants will be announced tomorrow.
- An extemporaneous registration will be opened for those who did not participate in the February 2025 call or failed to secure a place at IPN and/or UNAM.
After 29 years of relying on a single exam for middle-level education admission in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, this new model guarantees a place for all aspirants. Delgado Carrillo emphasized that under this government, no one will be left without education or bachelor’s degree studies.
Achievements of the “My Right, My Place” Initiative
Delgado Carrillo reported that 95% of the over 270,000 aspirants secured one of their top three choices this year. This success is attributed to the Subsecretariat of Middle-Level Education, led by Tania Rodríguez Mora.
The initiative offers new educational facilities and programs tailored to current needs, such as digital animation, urbanism, e-commerce, nanotechnology, and business intelligence. Moreover, over 37,000 new spaces have been added to expand educational opportunities for young people.
Addressing Historical Biases
“Mi derecho, mi lugar” replaced the previous selection process centered around a single exam with a democratic mechanism that ensures the right to study, according to Delgado Carrillo. This transformation combats historical biases that favored males over females, higher socioeconomic strata, and families with stronger educational backgrounds.
Allocation Process
For institutions under federal, Mexico City, and Mexico State governments, the allocation process considers each aspirant’s preferences, interests, and the availability of spaces in respective institutions. Only the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) maintained exams.
“Mi derecho, mi lugar” diversified preferences by reducing the concentration of aspirants at UNAM and IPN, strengthening federal and state options, and depressurizing high-demand institutions while expanding opportunities. Even for IPN and UNAM, which kept exams in 2025, the percentage of unassigned aspirants significantly decreased.
Extemporaneous Registration for Unassigned Aspirants
To ensure “No one is left without education,” the SEP will open an extemporaneous registration from August 21 to 28 for those who did not participate in the February 2025 call or failed to secure a place at UNAM and/or IPN. This will allow them to access various educational options through a platform.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the “My Right, My Place” initiative? It’s a new model by the SEP, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, guaranteeing middle-level education spots for all aspirants.
- What percentage of aspirants secured their top choices this year? 95% of over 270,000 aspirants secured one of their top three choices.
- Which institutions maintained exams in 2025? Only the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) kept exams.
- What is the purpose of the extemporaneous registration? To provide unassigned aspirants from February 2025 with access to various educational options.
