Cambridge International has withdrawn its earlier decision to disregard the marks of the leaked AS & A Level Mathematics Paper 52 (9709/52). Following the completion of its investigation, the examination board announced that students will now receive grades based on their original exam responses rather than assessed marks.
The paper had previously been excluded from grading after reports of a leak before the examination in Zones 3 and 4. However, Cambridge’s review found that the incident did not significantly affect candidates in Pakistan, leading the board to reinstate the original exam marks.
Cambridge papers leaked
Recently, investigations confirmed that the Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics Paper 52 (9709/52) had been illegally shared before the examination. It was conducted in administrative Zones 3 and 4.
Similarly, it became clear that the AS Level Computer Science Paper 12 (9618/12), held on May 12, was leaked in Pakistan before the examination.
Cambridge stressed that the circulation of leaked material in a country does not necessarily mean that the breach originated there. According to the institution, investigations are still ongoing to determine the original source.
Later, Cambridge’s senior assessment experts decided that all candidates in Zones 3 and 4 for AS and A Level Mathematics Paper 52 will be awarded “assessed marks.”
Meanwhile, the “assessed marks” method will also be applied for candidates across Pakistan for the AS Level Computer Science Paper 12.
NCCIA tasked with investigating Cambridge paper leaks
The Ministry of Interior recently ordered the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to investigate the matter related to the Cambridge paper leaks thoroughly.
According to the details, the authorities directed the NCCIA officials to investigate the case on merit.
The development came a day after Cambridge Assessment International Education confirmed that another A-Level Mathematics paper had leaked online before the exam.
The institution said it was investigating how widely the paper had spread and deciding what action to take next.
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