Amid furore on social media, Cambridge says 'aware' of reported paper leak

The Cambridge International Education (CIE) said on Wednesday it was aware of news about a reported paper leak of a question paper, as several users on social media expressed ire over the reports.

“We investigate such reports thoroughly and will provide more information to centres, if required, during or after the end of timetabled exams for the June 2026 series,” the CIE said in its official statement.

CIE, part of Cambridge University Press and Assessment, offers internationally recognised exams to over scores of schools in 160-plus countries. In Pakistan, O Levels (grades 9–10) cover a broad subject range, while A and AS Levels (grades 11–12) are more specialised and advanced, providing pathways to higher education in Pakistan and abroad. CIE exams are typically held twice a year, in June and November, with results released in August and January, respectively.

According to reports, the leaked paper was of A Levels mathematics.

As reports circulated on social media, irked users pointed out that Cambridge question paper had leaked in the previous years as well.

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