By: Isuru Parakrama
October 03, Colombo (LNW): The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has issued a strong call for a complete restructuring of Sri Lanka’s Department of Examinations, following revelations of widespread fraud within the institution.
Addressing the media, CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin highlighted a damning list released by the department in 2024, identifying 473 individuals involved in various forms of examination-related malpractice.
Amongst those named are senior officials, including Divisional Director Generals, who have been barred from participating in future examination activities due to their involvement in fraudulent activities.
“The scope of the fraud is extensive, with a significant number of officials implicated,” Stalin remarked, stressing that such a high level of corruption within the department has severely undermined the integrity of Sri Lanka’s education system.
He argued that merely banning these individuals from future involvement was insufficient, calling for deep-rooted reforms to restore public trust in the examination process.
According to the CTU, this incident is not an isolated case but a reflection of deeper systemic issues within the Department of Examinations. Stalin emphasised the necessity of a complete overhaul, including the implementation of more robust mechanisms for transparency, accountability, and the prevention of fraud in the future.
He urged the government to take swift action to restructure the department and enforce stringent policies that would ensure the sanctity of national examinations.
