ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (Alliance News): Cambridge University Press & Assessment has confirmed that a small number of questions from three examination papers in the June 2025 session were leaked shortly before the exams.
In response, Cambridge has awarded full marks to all candidates for the affected questions to uphold fairness and ensure no student is disadvantaged.
A detailed investigation by Cambridge’s Exam Security Team revealed question leaks in three specific papers: one question in AS & A Level Mathematics Paper 12, parts of two questions in Mathematics Paper 42, and parts of one question in AS & A Level Computer Science Paper 22. However, the organisation found no evidence that any full papers were leaked ahead of time.
Cambridge has reassured students that no resits will be required, and exam results will not be delayed. It emphasised confidence in the fairness and integrity of its remedy, noting that adjustments will be made when calculating final grades to account for the awarded marks.
Uzma Yousuf, Cambridge’s Country Director for Pakistan, described the leaks as the work of “dishonest people” and said that students were the real victims, having faced undue stress during a critical time.
Dr. Anthony Dawson, Director of Assessment Standards, stressed that the remedy was aimed at protecting students who took the exams honestly.
Cambridge strongly condemned fake question paper scams circulating online and warned students against falling prey to fraudsters who demanded money for forged papers.
The exam body confirmed that the sources of the leaks in all three cases have been identified and disciplinary action is being taken. Cambridge has shared its findings with Pakistan’s Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) and other relevant authorities.
The leaks had earlier been raised in the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Education, where evidence was presented by MNA Muhammad Ali Sarfraz. A sub-committee, headed by MNA Sabin, was formed to review Cambridge’s performance and the leakage issue.
Cambridge reiterated that, despite administering over two million exams annually in more than 160 countries, such breaches remain extremely rare. Where malpractice is identified, strict action is taken under well-established protocols.
