# Cambridge AS & A Level entries in India surge 15% 2026-08-12T17:27:17+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Cambridge International Education released its June 2026 exam results on 12 August, with over 40,000 entries from India, an 11 per cent rise from last year and a 15 per cent jump in AS & A Level entries. Globally, 3,68,000 students across 3,492 schools received results. The Telangana Today report cites Rod Smith, Cambridge's group managing director, saying students choose A Levels for their mix of subject knowledge and skills valued by universities and employers in an AI-shaped world. In India, the most popular Cambridge IGCSE subject is First Language English, followed by Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. At AS & A Level, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics and Business top the list. Vinay Sharma, Cambridge's senior vice president for South Asia, said Indian students seek an education that combines deep subject knowledge with adaptability for a rapidly changing global economy. ## Coverage - telanganatoday.com Tags: A Level results, Cambridge International, English proficiency, exam growth, India education, STEM subjects Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cambridge-as-a-level-entries-in-india-surge-15/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cambridge-as-a-level-entries-in-india-surge-15/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.