A-Level First Year Maths Paper Leak Under Investigation by Cambridge International

KARACHI: Cambridge International Education (CIE) on Wednesday said it was aware of reports of an alleged question paper leak and was investigating the matter, adding that further information would be shared after the June 2026 examination series.

According to details, the A-Level (A-Level First Year) Mathematics paper was leaked the night before the scheduled exam.

The paper surfaced online between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM and was reportedly sold on the social media platform Reddit.

The leaked Mathematics paper quickly went viral, spreading from Reddit to various WhatsApp groups.

In a statement, CIE said: “We are aware of news about a reported leak of a question paper. We investigate such reports thoroughly.”

It added that more information would be provided to centres, if required, during or after the timetabled exams for the June 2026 session.

Cambridge also said in a June 2025 statement that parts of three papers, including AS and A Level Mathematics Paper 12 and Paper 42, had been shared before exams, while adding that it uses established remedies when credible evidence of malpractice is found to ensure candidates receive fair grades.

The incident could have consequences for students applying to universities in Pakistan and abroad, as A-Level grades are used for admissions, equivalence, scholarships, and meeting conditional offers. Any delay in Cambridge’s final decision, grade adjustment, or possible resit process could create uncertainty for candidates with offer deadlines, visa timelines, or merit-based admissions.