The Federal University of Acre (Ufac) has announced the final results of its medicine entrance exam held in 2026, marking the first year of a new admission model that supplanted the Unified Selection System (Sisu) with a proprietary entrance exam, organized by Cebraspe. The shift aimed at a tailored selection process allowing more control over the admissions to the highly competitive medical program. With more than 5,400 applicants, the exam attracted around 67.8 candidates for each of the 80 available spots, highlighting the intense competition faced by prospective students.

The entrance exam took place over two Sundays in January, reflecting the university’s structured approach to handling such a significant number of candidates. Of the total applicants, the majority participated in the broad competition category, which included 2,873 candidates. The format and organization of the entrance exam are indicative of Ufac's intentions to refine its selection process for future cohorts, potentially influencing the academic ecosystem in the region by allowing more targeted recruitment of medical students.

As the results were released, the educational community and applicants are now analyzing the implications of this new model and how it may affect not just enrollment numbers but also the overall quality of education within the program. The transition from Sisu to a bespoke entrance exam reflects broader trends in Brazilian higher education, where institutions are seeking to enhance their admission processes in response to growing demand and competition in medical education.