Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Thilaka Jayasundara, announced that the paper marking process of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, has been temporarily suspended.
Speaking at a press conference today (Sep. 20), she stated, “We do not intend to proceed with the paper marking process, until we receive all the investigation results and make a decision. Until then, activities related to the release of the results have been temporarily suspended.”
An investigation was launched by the Department of Examinations after it was alleged that a question paper from the exam had been leaked. The initial investigation report has been handed over to the CID, which is currently conducting further inquiries.
Jayasundara further stated that if it is confirmed that the question paper for the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination was leaked, arrangements will be made to conduct the exam again.
“It has also been reported to us that certain tutors discussed model papers in the days leading up to the exam without adhering to the rules. Disciplinary action will be taken accordingly,” she added.
She emphasized that if the question paper has in fact been leaked, legal action will be taken against those responsible.
