Grade 5 Scholarship Exam Paper Leaked Online, Department Of Examinations Launches Investigation

A decision was taken to remove three questions from the first paper of the Grade Five scholarship examination. 

The decision was taken following a discussion held today between the examiners, paper correction officers, and the Commissioner General of Examinations.

Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara, said that a special investigation team has been appointed to investigate the leaking of first paper on social media.

The Grade 5 scholarship examination was held on Sunday at 2,849 examination centers islandwide.