The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara, stated that 474,147 candidates have obtained the 2024 (2025) G.C.E.
Ordinary Level (O/L) examination.He made this declaration while participating in an unique interview held today (16) regarding the G.C.E.
O/L examination, which is scheduled to occur from tomorrow (17 ).
He mentioned that amongst the applicants, there are 398,182 school prospects and 75,968 personal candidates.The Commissioner General of Examinations also made an unique request to prospects to arrive at the evaluation hall early and to avoid bringing unnecessary materials.
He emphasized that any infraction of these guidelines will be considered an evaluation offense and might result in optimum disciplinary action, consisting of a ban from examinations for up to 5 years.3,663 examination centers have actually been developed across the island, consisting of in the Northern areas.
We have guaranteed that each candidate can easily access their examination.
This action has actually been taken for the benefit of the trainees, he added.Jayasundara further included, We have likewise established unique examination centers in Ratmalana, Tangalle, Matara, Chilaw, and Special Education Schools.
Furthermore, we have actually organized evaluation centers at the New Magazine Prison in Colombo and Suneetha Vidyalaya in Watareka for prisoners and prospects going through rehab.
An assessment center has actually been set up at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital.He likewise stressed that the test is arranged for tomorrow and prompted prospects to ensure they have the necessary files, including their admission card.
He advised trainees to examine their admission cards and address any concerns, as the Examination Department is open today for corrections.Further advising candidates, he added that prospects must have their signature verified on the admission card.
School prospects require verification from the principal, while personal prospects need to follow the guidelines on the admission card.
Failure to comply might lead to issues at the examination center, and an identity verification process will be carried out when issuing results.
He prompted prospects to complete this procedure before arriving at the exam center.In addition, every candidate must provide a valid identity document at the evaluation.
Accepted files include a national identity card (NIC), passport, or legitimate chauffeurs license.
If a candidate does not have one of these identity documents, they must get in touch with the assessment invigilators.
We have instructed them to provide assistance on this matter.
Outcomes will just be provided after finishing the necessary identity verification, he added.Candidates are likewise forbidden from bringing any items other than vital products.
The Commissioner General of Examinations mentioned that candidates are just enabled to bring pens, pencils, and a bottle of water.
Cellphone, smart watches, and interaction devices are strictly forbidden, and having them might cause rigorous action, including a prospective five-year restriction from examinations.
He also advised candidates that carrying notes or correction pens is not allowed, and doing so will result in disqualification.Jayasundara likewise mentioned that the tests will start daily at 8.30 a.m., and in the afternoon, the examination will start at 1.00 p.m.
On Fridays, the exam will start at 2.00 p.m.
He urged prospects to refer to their admission cards for the time table, as the times for each topic are plainly specified, and no other source or verification is needed.Arrive early to avoid any hassle due to being late.
The invigilators have actually been advised to seat you in the hall half an hour before the start time, so you will be seated by 8.00 a.m., he added.