Fresh concerns have emerged over the transparency of Cambridge examinations in Pakistan after students alleged that an A-Level Physics paper was leaked on social media hours before the exam.

The controversy involves A-Level Physics paper 9702 Variant 41, which students claim was circulating online before the scheduled examination on May 11 at 3:00 p.m.

According to affected candidates, complete images of the question paper appeared on social media nearly three hours before the exam began.

Students alleged that when they entered the examination hall, they found the paper matched the leaked version “exactly”. Several candidates also shared screenshots and alleged evidence of the leak, demanding a formal investigation and action against those responsible.

The latest controversy comes days after similar allegations surfaced regarding Cambridge International Education’s AS-Level Mathematics paper 9709.

Dozens of students had earlier claimed that the Mathematics paper, scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m., had already been solved and circulated online before the exam.

Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) Executive Director Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah confirmed reports of another alleged paper leak and said authorities were awaiting Cambridge’s official response.

“It is unfortunate that Cambridge papers are repeatedly being leaked, and so far Cambridge has failed to stop these incidents,” he said.

According to officials, Cambridge had already announced that an alternative examination for Mathematics paper 9709/12 would be conducted on June 9, 2026 under the June series schedule.

Federal Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui took notice of the latest allegations and expressed concern over repeated paper leak incidents.

“Similar incidents surfaced last year as well. Cambridge must further strengthen its system,” the minister said.

He added that students and parents were facing severe mental stress due to the repeated controversies and directed the IBCC to immediately hold a meeting with Cambridge authorities.

“Compromising on a transparent examination system and merit will not be tolerated,” the minister said.