Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) has confirmed a partial leak of three exam papers ahead of the June 2025 exams, following a thorough internal investigation. In a statement released Thursday, the board reassured students and parents that all candidates would receive fair and just results, emphasizing its commitment to academic integrity.
The investigation revealed that parts of three exam papers were compromised: one question from AS & A Level Mathematics Paper 12, segments of two questions from Paper 42, and parts of one question from AS & A Level Computer Science Paper 22. However, Cambridge clarified that no complete exam paper was leaked. The board also revealed that an organized effort was made to sell these leaked or fake papers to students for money. Despite false reports circulating online, only these three papers were confirmed to be affected.
Uzma Yousuf, Cambridge’s country director for Pakistan, expressed sympathy for students who faced unnecessary anxiety during this period, describing the incident as a theft of valuable resources that caused distress to young people at a critical time in their academic journey.
Dr. Anthony Dawson, Director of Assessment Standards, stressed that the remedial actions taken were aimed at ensuring fairness for all students. “Our priority is fairness for students who did not have access to the leaked papers, which is the vast majority, and we have applied remedies accordingly,” he stated.
Cambridge is actively pursuing those responsible for the leak, including both candidates and external parties involved in the buying and selling of the papers. The board has confirmed that it identified the sources of the leaks and will take strict action against those involved.
To mitigate any impact on affected students, Cambridge stated that some students might see a slight increase in their marks. However, no student will be required to resit the exams, and the overall result timelines will not be affected. The organization emphasized that these measures were taken to protect the value of its qualifications and to ensure that the efforts of honest students worldwide are recognized.
The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) and other relevant authorities in Pakistan have been informed of the findings. In addition, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Education addressed the issue last month, where evidence of four alleged paper leaks, including a supporting video, was presented. A subcommittee was formed to review Cambridge’s handling of the situation and address the issue of exam leaks.
