Overview

• The 2025 PAU concluded June 5 with a single exam per subject replacing the former option-based format and introducing penalties for spelling mistakes.
• Universities coordinated through the CRUE to establish uniform grading criteria across all autonomous communities in an effort to reduce regional disparities.
• Thousands of students report heightened stress under the more rigorous, competency-focused tests and many have turned to ChatGPT for last-minute study support.
• Academics warn that including English in the new PAU may disproportionately disadvantage students from lower-income backgrounds and deepen social inequities.
• Results due June 13 will determine admission to competitive fields like medicine and engineering, with experts predicting a potential drop in average scores.