Serious concerns have emerged regarding the credibility of Cambridge International exams in Pakistan, following multiple claims of paper leaks during the May/June 2025 session.
🔍 Confirmed Leak: AS Level Mathematics (9709) Paper 12 — 2nd May 2024
Cambridge International officially confirmed that AS Level Mathematics Paper 12 (Pure Mathematics 1), scheduled for May 2, 2024, was leaked online before the exam. Social media platforms, particularly Facebook, were identified as primary sources for the unauthorized distribution. In response, the paper was cancelled, and student grades were calculated based on other exam components.
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⚠️ Alleged Leak: Mathematics Paper 42 (Mechanics) — May/June 2025
Unconfirmed reports suggest that Paper 42 (Mechanics 1) from the AS Level Mathematics syllabus may also have been leaked before its scheduled date. While students raised the issue through social media and a Change.org petition demanding transparency, Cambridge International has not yet issued an official confirmation.
📌 Cambridge’s Response & Precautionary Measures
Cambridge International responded with a stern warning against fake news circulating on social media, urging students to rely solely on official updates from Cambridge or the British Council.
✅ In confirmed cases, Cambridge has:
- Cancelled compromised exam papers.
- Offered free retakes for affected students in the November 2024 session.
- Announced stricter exam security protocols.
📉 Current Status of Paper Leaks in Pakistan
- ✅ Confirmed: Only 9709 Paper 12 (Maths P1) has been officially recognized as leaked.
- ⚠️ Unconfirmed: 9709 Paper 42 (Mechanics) is under speculation with no official confirmation.
- ❌ No Reports: No official leaks confirmed for Business Studies or other Mathematics papers during the 2025 session.
🗣️ With rising tension among students and parents, calls for accountability and transparency in the examination process continue to grow.
