February 16, Colombo (LNW): School candidates preparing to sit the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been strongly advised to double-check the official timetable before attending their respective centres.
Commissioner General of Examinations, A. K. S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, issued the reminder during a press briefing held on the eve of the examination, which is due to begin tomorrow (17).
She stressed that only the schedules published through the Department of Examinations’ official website and its verified Facebook page should be treated as authoritative.
According to the Commissioner General, several adjustments have been made to this year’s timetable, particularly affecting the order of subjects scheduled for the fifth through eighth days of the examination.
The revisions, she explained, were introduced to streamline administrative arrangements and improve the overall conduct of the examination process.
She cautioned that relying on outdated or unofficial versions of the timetable could lead to unnecessary confusion or even missed papers. Candidates, parents and school authorities were therefore urged to ensure that they are referring to the most recent and accurate schedule.
More than a hundred thousand pupils across the country are expected to sit the examination this year, making it one of the largest national assessments conducted by the Department. Officials have assured that all logistical arrangements are in place to ensure the smooth and orderly commencement of the examination period.