The Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka has announced that the practical examinations for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) will be conducted island‑wide for candidates who sat the written papers earlier this year.

According to the schedule, practical tests for Dance (Oriental and Bharatha), Music (Oriental, Carnatic, and Western), and Drama and Theatre (Sinhala, Tamil, and English) will be held from September 24 to October 3, 2026. 

The practical examination for Engineering Technology will take place from September 30 to October 10, while Home Economics will be conducted from October 10 to October 20. The Bio‑Systems Technology practicals are scheduled between October 17 and October 21.

The Department confirmed that admission cards for school candidates will be sent to the principals of their respective schools, while private candidates will receive admission cards by post to the address provided in their applications, prior to the commencement of the examinations. 

In addition, candidates will be able to download admission cards from the Department’s official website starting seven days before the practical examinations begin.

For inquiries, the Department of Examinations can be contacted via hotline 1911 or through telephone numbers 0112785922, 0112784537, 0112786616, and 0112784208. Queries can also be directed to gcealexam@gmail.com. (Newswire)

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