- 2,663 exam centres for 398,000 school and 75,000 pvt. candidates
The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara, stated that 474,147 candidates have applied for the 2024 (2025) General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE OL) examination.
He made this statement while participating in a special press conference held yesterday (16) regarding the GCE OL examination, which is scheduled to commence today (17).
Jayasundara mentioned that among the applicants, there are 398,182 school candidates and 75,968 private candidates. The Commissioner General of Examinations also made a special request to candidates to arrive at the examination hall early and to refrain from bringing unnecessary materials. He emphasised that any violation of these instructions would be considered an examination offense and may result in maximum disciplinary action, including a ban from examinations for up to five years.
“A total of 3,663 examination centres have been established across the island, including in the Northern areas. We have ensured that each candidate can easily access their examination centre. This step has been taken for the convenience of the students. We have also set up special examination centres in Ratmalana, Tangalle, Matara, Chilaw, and Special Education Schools. Additionally, we have arranged examination centers at the New Magazine Prison in Colombo and Suneetha Vidyalaya in Watareka for inmates and candidates undergoing rehabilitation. Furthermore, an examination center has been set up at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital.”
He urged candidates to ensure that they have the necessary documents, including their admission card. He reminded students to review their admission cards and address any issues, as the Examination Department is open today for corrections. Further instructing candidates, he added that candidates must have their signature verified on the admission card. School candidates need verification from the principal, while private candidates must follow the instructions on the admission card. Noting that the failure to comply may result in issues at the examination center, he explained that an identity verification process will be conducted when issuing results. He urged candidates to complete this process before arriving at the examination center.
“In addition, every candidate must present a valid identity document at the examination center. Accepted documents include the national identity card (NIC), passport, or valid driver’s license. If a candidate does not have one of these identity documents, they should contact the examination invigilators. We have instructed them to provide guidance on this matter. However, results will only be issued after completing the necessary identity verification,” he added.