The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination commenced today and will continue until September 5, with 2,532 examination centres operating across the country.

A total of 372,310 candidates are sitting for the exam this year, comprising 264,496 school applicants and 107,814 private applicants, according to the Department of Examinations.

Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari said that all candidates must arrive at their respective centres one hour before the start of the examination. 

She further stressed that mobile phones, smart watches, notes, and Bluetooth devices are strictly prohibited inside examination halls.

Highlighting the importance of adhering to exam regulations, the Commissioner General warned against malpractice, noting that in previous years many students’ results had been suspended due to fraud.

She added that the Department has made arrangements to provide necessary facilities in the event of any emergency or disaster situation during the examination period. (Newswire)

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The Department of Examinations has announced strict prohibitions on conducting tuition classes and related activities during the upcoming 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination and the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.

For the Advanced Level Examination, scheduled from August 10 to September 5 at 2,532 centres, all tuition classes, subject‑related lectures, seminars, workshops, and the printing or distribution of model question papers were banned from midnight yesterday (04) until the end of the exam. 

According to the Commissioner General of Examinations, publishing or possessing posters, banners, handbills, or media claiming to provide similar questions is also prohibited.

Similarly, for the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, which will be held on August 9 at 2,723 centres, the same restrictions apply from midnight today (05) until the exam concludes. 

The Department said that any individual, institution, or party violating these orders will be guilty under the Public Examinations Act No. 25 of 1968. 

Complaints regarding violations can be lodged with the nearest police station, Police Headquarters, or the Department of Examinations via the following telephone numbers;

• Police Headquarters: 011‑2421111
• Police Emergency: 119
• Department of Examinations Hotline: 1911
• School Examinations Organization & Results Branch: 011‑2784208 / 011‑2784537 (Newswire)

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The Supreme Court today ordered that a fundamental rights petition filed seeking to postpone the upcoming GCE Advanced Level Examination be dismissed without being taken up for hearing.

The petition had been submitted by five students scheduled to sit for the examination for the first and second time.

The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is set to be held from August 10 to September 5, 2026. (Newswire)

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Authorities will convene a special discussion tomorrow (05) to review precautionary measures for upcoming national examinations in light of the adverse weather conditions sweeping across the island, it was reported. 

According to the state newspaper Dinamina, the meeting will involve representatives from the Department of Meteorology, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), and the Department of Examinations.

Meteorology Director General Ajith Wijemanna noted that although August is typically a period of low rainfall, active monsoon conditions have intensified showers. 

He said rainfall is expected to ease after August 6–8, with a significant reduction anticipated by August 10, when the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination begins.

The 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is scheduled for Sunday, August 9, while the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will run from August 10 to September 5, 2026.

It is reported that tomorrow’s meeting will focus on ensuring smooth conduct of exams despite weather disruptions, while also reviewing contingency plans to safeguard students and examination centers. (Newswire)

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The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held on Sunday, August 9, across 2,723 examination centers island‑wide.

The exam will be conducted in two sessions: the first paper from 9.30 a.m. to 10.45 a.m., and the second paper from 11.15 a.m. to 12.15 p.m..

According to the Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage, attendance records of applicants have already been forwarded by schools to the respective Zonal Education Offices. 

If corrections are required, parents and schools have been given the facility to make online amendments between July 23 and August 3. 

Corrections can be made via the official websites www.doenets.lk under “Our Services” → “Exam Information Centre,” or through www.onlineexam.gov.lk.

For inquiries, the Department has provided contact numbers: 011‑2784208, 011‑2784537, 011‑2786616, 011‑2785413, hotline 1911, and fax 011‑2784422. (Newswire)

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The Court of Appeal has dismissed, without consideration, a writ petition filed by a group of students seeking to postpone the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination by two months.

The petitioners had requested the court to issue an order delaying the examination, which is currently scheduled to commence in August 2026.

The application was filed by a group of students preparing to sit the upcoming Advanced Level examination, arguing that the exams should be deferred by two months.

However, the Court of Appeal rejected the writ application without taking it up for consideration, allowing the examination to proceed as scheduled.

The G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is set to begin in August 2026. (Newswire)

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The Department of Examinations has said that the absence of a National Identity Card (NIC) will not be an obstacle for students applying for the 2026 GCE Ordinary Level Examination. 

All applicants are urged to submit their applications before July 23.

Applications are being accepted online from July 3 to July 23, 2026, and candidates are advised to carefully follow the instructions provided in the official examination notification when submitting their forms.

The Department emphasized that the final date for accepting applications will not be extended under any circumstances.

For inquiries or further information, candidates may contact the Department via its hotline 1911, or through the numbers 011-2784537, 011-2786616, 011-2784208, and fax 011-2784422. (Newswire)

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The Court of Appeal has ordered that its decision on whether to grant permission to hear a petition seeking the postponement of the upcoming G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will be announced on July 23.

The petition, filed by a group of students scheduled to sit for the examination, was taken up before the Court today (16).

After reviewing submissions made by both the petitioners and the Attorney General, the bench of judges issued the order fixing the date for the ruling.

The petitioners argue that the current examination schedule is unfair and have requested judicial intervention to delay the sitting of the A/L exam. (Newswire)

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The Department for Registration of Persons has announced that National Identity Cards (NICs) for students sitting the G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations this year will be expedited.

Director General Jagath Herath said the Department expects to issue permanent NICs to all students before the end of the year. 

He noted that schools have already been informed through the Ministry of Education to submit applications for students sitting the Ordinary Level examination, and principals must ensure these are forwarded without delay.

Herath further stated that Advanced Level candidates scheduled to sit the examination in August who have applied for an NIC but have not yet received it can obtain their cards by notifying the Department through the telephone numbers or email addresses listed on its official website.

The Department emphasized that the initiative aims to ensure all students have valid identity cards ahead of their national examinations. (Newswire)

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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)

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The Department of Examinations has announced that the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination are scheduled to be released by the middle of June.

Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage, responding to inquiries about social media claims that results would be released in the coming days, clarified that no exact date has yet been finalized. 

However, she confirmed that arrangements are in place to issue the results by mid‑June.

The 2025 O/L examination was conducted from February 17 to 26, with a total of 451,463 candidates sitting for the exam.

Of them, 382,249 were school candidates, while 69,214 appeared as private candidates, according to official figures. (Newswire)

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that applications for university admission based on the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination results will be accepted from today (28) until May 19.

The results of the examination were released online on March 31. 

The 2025 Advanced Level Examination was conducted at 2,362 centres islandwide, with 281,810 candidates sitting for the exam. 

Of them, 221,413 were school candidates and 60,397 private candidates.

According to the UGC, 176,527 candidates have qualified to apply for university admission. (Newswire)

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The Department of Examinations has announced that 66% of candidates who sat for the 2025 GCE Advanced Level examination have qualified for university admission.

Addressing the media today, Commissioner General of Examinations A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage stated that the results were released last night (31).

A total of 281,810 candidates sat for the examination, of which 176,527 have secured eligibility to apply for university entrance. Meanwhile, the results of 111 candidates have been withheld, according to the Department.

Among the top performers island‑wide in the Biology stream are:

• First place – Dilan Sanjana Karunaratne (Royal College, Colombo)
• Second place – Krishan Sasidu Namthara (Thakshila Central College, Horana)
• Third place – Darshana Konesh (Sri Shanmuga Hindu Girls’ College, Trincomalee)

Among the top performers island‑wide in the Physical Science stream are:

• First place – Devendran Thirukumaran (Kilinochchi Maha Vidyalaya)
• Second place – Gamlathgegedera Tharusha Gimahana Gamlath (Maliyadeva Boys College, Kurunegala)
• Third place – Vidanalage Vinura Prasad de Mel  (Sri Sumangala Boys College, Panadura)

Among the top performers island‑wide in the Commerce stream are:

• First place – Mohammad Subaideen Mohammad Farthan (Kattankudy Central Maha Vidyalaya, Kattankudy)
• Second place – Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Senadhi Dhihasna Sumanasekera (Museus College, Colombo)
• Third place – Kurundhukarage Dileepa Sandaras Karunaratne (Bandaranaike College, Gampaha)

Among the top performers island‑wide in the Arts stream are:

• First place – Marasinghe Pathiranage Achintha Mihiranga Rathnayake (Wayamba Royal College, Kurunegala)
• Second place – Aliya Zainab Kulusi (Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo)
• Third place – Methusari Dhinethya Ranatunga (Museaus College, Colombo)

Among the top performers island‑wide in the Engineering Technology stream are:

• First place – Wanigasuriya Arachchige Don Heshan Anujaya Wanigasuriya (Bandarainake Vidyalaya, Gampaha)
• Second place – Yapa Mudiyanselage Sithija Dulan Bandara (Vijayaba National College, Maho)
• Third place – Maharaja Pathirage Rivin Vinsara (C.W.W. Kannangara Maha Vidyalaya, Mathugama)

Among the top performers island‑wide in the Biosystems Technology stream are:

• First place – Wijeratne Mudiyanselage Dona Ishani Manodya (Bandaranayake Central College, Veyangoda)
• Second place – Kandearachchige Imashi Vihanga (‍Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya, Gampaha)
• Third place – Wijesinghe Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Jayathma Amandhi Wijesinghe (Ibbagamuwa Central College, Kurunegala) (Newswire)

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Applications to sit for the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination – 2026 will be accepted online from 2026.03.24 to 2026.04.24, the Department of Examinations announced today. 

According to the department, applicants must fill out the application form online using the official websites of the Department of Examinations: www.doenets.lk and www.onlineexams.gov.lk/eic. 

For this examination, students of government schools and government‑approved private schools must submit applications through their school principals, while private candidates must submit applications individually.

Applicants must use the username and password provided to them by the school principals to submit applications, while private candidates must use their National Identity Card number to submit applications online.

After submitting the application, both school candidates (through principals) and private candidates must obtain a printed copy of the application form and keep it safely to present when required.

The Department further states that applicants are strictly advised to submit their applications before the deadline, as the closing date for accepting applications will not be extended.

Applicants can contact the following numbers or email for further inquiries.

• Hotline: 1911
• Telephone numbers: 0112785922, 0112784537, 0112786616, 0112784208
• Fax: 0112784422
• Email: gcealexam@gmail.com (Newswire)

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The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, has stated that the results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level 2025 (2026) examination will be released after April 30.

She further said that the marking of answer scripts for this year’s examination will be conducted in two phases from the 12th of March until the 10th of April.

Accordingly, the first phase is scheduled from March 12 to 23, and the second phase from April 01 to 10, Liyanage said. 

She further noted that the practical examinations will be held from April 22 to 30.

The Commissioner General added that immediately after the completion of this process, the date for releasing the examination results will be decided. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Police has announced that special security and preventive measures will be implemented following the conclusion of the 2026 General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (G.C.E. O/L) Examination, which ends today (26 Feb).

Police said that based on incidents reported in previous years, there is a tendency for certain students to become involved in violent or disorderly behaviour after the examination. 

To prevent such situations, arrangements have been made to ensure the safety of students, the general public, and public property.

Accordingly, the Police requested parents and guardians to closely monitor the activities and conduct of their children during this period and to take all necessary steps to discourage any behaviour that may lead to violence or public disturbance.

The Police emphasized that the cooperation of parents, educational authorities, and the public is essential in maintaining peace, discipline, and public order. (Newswire)

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The Department of Registration of Persons has issued an official notice regarding arrangements for G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination candidates, outlining special measures to confirm National Identity Card (NIC) information ahead of the upcoming exams.

The Department has announced that its head office and provincial offices in Galle, Kurunegala, Vavuniya, Batticaloa, and Nuwara Eliya will remain open on Saturday (14 Feb) from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm for the sole purpose of issuing letters confirming NIC information for candidates sitting the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination beginning on 17 February. 

The Department stated that those who have not yet obtained the confirmation letters can also download them from its official website. 

School applicants who have not submitted applications must bring duly completed forms certified by the Principal or Grama Niladhari along with relevant documents. (Newswire)

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The remaining subjects of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, which were postponed due to Cyclone Ditwah, resumed today (12).

The examination is held at 2,086 centres across the island, with 325 coordination centres and 32 regional centres established for the purpose.

The exams will be conducted from January 12 to 20, 2026.

Candidates have been requested to arrive at their examination centres about one hour before the start of the exam.

The Exam Department noted that if any required documents for identity verification have been misplaced due to the disaster situation, arrangements have been made to allow such candidates to sit for the examination as well. (Newswire)

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Examinations Commissioner General Indika Kumari Liyanage said the examinations will resume on January 12 and conclude on January 20 as scheduled.

According to the Department, the examinations will be conducted at 2,086 examination centres across the country. In addition, 325 coordination centres and 32 regional collection centres will be in operation during the examination period.

Students who do not have a National Identity Card (NIC) or other valid identity documents due to the disaster situation may instead present two certified Postal ID-sized photographs.

The postponed subjects were deferred following disruptions caused by the adverse weather conditions linked to Cyclone Ditwa, which affected several parts of the island and led to logistical and safety concerns.

The Department of Examinations said all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure the smooth conduct of the remaining examinations and urged candidates to appear for the papers as per the revised schedule. (Newswire)

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The Ministry of Education has announced that term examinations will not be held for Grades 6 to 10 during the third school term of the 2025 academic year.

The directive follows a circular issued on December 9, 2025 (Ref: ED/09/12/06/05/01 – 2025), which provided guidelines on the reopening of government schools, government‑approved private schools, and pirivenas.

Reaffirming those instructions, the Ministry has emphasized that schools must refrain from conducting term tests for the specified grades in the current term.

Officials, particularly school principals, have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with the directive. (Newswire)

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