Opposition MP Dilith Jayaweera has urged the government to reconsider its decision to hold the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in August, claiming that students will lose several months of preparation time.
In a statement, Jayaweera said A/L students would typically have around 26 months to complete their syllabus and prepare for the examination, but alleged that the current schedule would effectively reduce that period by six months.
He also noted that the current batch of students had faced disruptions to their education due to the recent adverse weather conditions associated with the Cyclone Ditwah.
Jayaweera accused Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and the government of showing a lack of sensitivity towards students sitting the examination this year and called on authorities to withdraw what he described as an unfair decision.
He urged the government to provide students with adequate time and support, stressing that the Advanced Level examination represents a crucial stage in their academic lives. (Newswire)
