The Community of Madrid will be the first to commence the University Entrance Exam (PAU) for the 2025-2026 academic year, with tests scheduled from Monday, June 2nd, to Thursday, June 4th. This examination session, which will involve approximately 300,000 students nationwide, will run concurrently in thirteen other autonomous communities, although with slightly different schedules in some regions like Castilla-La Mancha and Catalonia.

The fight against academic fraud has become a central focus for this edition. Several universities have decided to implement sophisticated network and frequency tracking systems. The objective is to prevent the use of electronic devices and Artificial Intelligence tools by applicants during the tests.

The University of Murcia has announced the widespread use of network tracking across all its venues following the positive results of last year's pilot tests. Additionally, the use of smartwatches, glasses, or pens will be prohibited. Meanwhile, Galicia, which has been employing detectors since 2019, will continue with this measure, as confirmed by the regional inter-university commission.

In Catalonia, the Department of Research and Universities will conduct random checks using electronic device detectors. Mobile phones, smartwatches, and any other electronic devices must remain turned off and stored in backpacks. The University of Zaragoza will also install radio frequency detectors as a deterrent measure, emphasizing the constant evolution of cheating techniques and the need to enhance surveillance.