The Cambridge A-Level Advanced Subsidiary Mathematics Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics 1) for the June 2026 series has reportedly been leaked online hours before the scheduled examination, raising fresh concerns over exam integrity in Pakistan.
According to reports, the paper began circulating on social media between two to six hours prior to the exam. It was allegedly shared in both unsolved and pre-solved formats, sparking widespread alarm among students and parents.
The paper is said to be part of the June 2026 A-Level series conducted by Cambridge Assessment International Education.
An estimated 25,000 students across Pakistan were due to appear in the exam, including a large number of candidates in Karachi.
The alleged leak has triggered outrage, with many students expressing concern that their performance and months of preparation may be unfairly impacted.
Parents and students have also claimed that some individuals were demanding up to Rs. 40,000 per paper on top of regular tuition fees to provide access to the leaked material.
These claims, if verified, point to the possible existence of organized networks involved in exam paper leaks.
Cambridge Assessment International Education has reportedly launched an investigation into the incident. This marks the third consecutive year that Cambridge exam papers have allegedly been compromised through similar channels in Pakistan.
As the probe continues, affected candidates are awaiting clarity on potential actions, including paper cancellation, re-examinations, or score adjustments.
The incident has once again placed the spotlight on examination security and the need for stricter safeguards to ensure fairness in high-stakes international assessments.
