Examination Department Investigates Grade 5 Scholarship Exam Leak

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Examinations has dispatched a special team to Alawwa today to investigate the recent leak of questions from the first paper of the Grade 5 scholarship examination.

Examination Commissioner General Amith Jayasundara stated that the team will record statements from all involved parties, including the teacher allegedly connected to the incident.

Commissioner General Jayasundara emphasized that further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.

In response to the leak, it has been decided to remove three questions from the first paper of the examination. 

This decision was made following a discussion held yesterday between the examiners and the Commissioner General of Examinations.