Cambridge Confirms Paper Leak in June 2025 Exams

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) has confirmed that three exam papers were partially leaked shortly before the June 2025 exams, following an internal investigation. The organization stated that it will issue grades on August 12, based on the completed parts of the exams, ensuring fairness by removing compromised questions and awarding full marks for them.

In an official statement released on Thursday, Cambridge reassured students and parents that all candidates would receive fair results despite the incident. The exam board emphasized its commitment to academic integrity and the security of its assessments. “Justice to honest students is our top priority,” the statement read.

The investigation revealed that leaks occurred in three instances: one question from the AS & A Level Mathematics Paper 12, parts of two questions from Paper 42 of the same subject, and segments of one question in AS & A Level Computer Science Paper 22. However, no complete exam paper was compromised.

Cambridge also reported an organized attempt to sell fake or leaked papers to students. While many online reports of leaks were found to be false or exaggerated, the organization confirmed the partial compromise of the three papers. Uzma Yousuf, Cambridge’s country director for Pakistan, expressed empathy for students affected by the situation, stating, “The main victims of this theft are young people who suffered considerable anxiety and distress.”

Dr. Anthony Dawson, director of assessment standards, emphasized that remedial actions were taken to ensure fairness for students who did not attempt to access the leaked papers. The board is actively identifying individuals involved in the buying and selling of both real and fake exam papers, with strict penalties anticipated for those responsible.

Cambridge reiterated its commitment to protecting the value of its qualifications and the hard work of honest students worldwide. The findings of the investigation have been shared with Pakistan’s Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training and other relevant authorities.

The issue has also garnered attention from the National Assembly, where the Standing Committee on Education is reviewing the matter following evidence of alleged paper leaks. Cambridge conducts over two million exams annually in more than 160 countries, and such breaches are considered rare. Nonetheless, the organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy for malpractice and is prepared to act swiftly to uphold the credibility of its assessments.