Cambridge has announced that it will make a final decision by May 22 regarding the next steps after the leak of AS Level Mathematics Paper 52 before the examination. The exam body said the issue is currently under investigation, and officials are reviewing the situation carefully before deciding what action should be taken.
In its latest statement, Cambridge confirmed that International AS Level Mathematics Paper 52 (9709), which was held on May 12 in administrative zones 3 and 4, had been shared before the official exam time in violation of examination rules. The organization said it is now investigating the extent of the paper leak and gathering evidence to understand how widely the paper was circulated.
According to Cambridge, senior officials will review the collected evidence before announcing a final decision. The organization stated that its main focus is to protect the fairness and reliability of student grades while also reducing the stress and uncertainty faced by students because of the incident.
Cambridge described the recent paper leak incidents during the current examination season as highly unusual and serious. Officials said the people involved in leaking papers were attempting to damage the examination system and negatively affect students’ futures. The exam authority also confirmed that legal action is being taken against those responsible for the leaks.
At the same time, Cambridge advised students to continue preparing for their upcoming examinations and not lose focus. The organization said it is taking every possible measure to maintain the integrity and credibility of the examination process.
Despite the ongoing controversy, Cambridge clarified that the official AS and A Level result announcement date of August 11 will remain unchanged.
The statement also confirmed that AS Level Mathematics Paper 12, which had already been compromised earlier, will remain cancelled. A replacement examination for that paper is scheduled to take place on June 9 with a completely fresh paper.
The paper leak controversy has caused concern among students and parents across Pakistan, while authorities continue investigations into those allegedly involved in sharing examination papers before the exams.
