March 17, Colombo (LNW): The 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examinations have officially begun today (17), with a total of 474,147 candidates scheduled to sit for the exam at 3,663 centres across Sri Lanka.
This year’s cohort is a mix of both school and private candidates, with 398,182 students from schools and 75,965 private candidates, all preparing to face the critical assessment.
The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara, has made a public appeal to all candidates, urging them to arrive at their respective examination centres ahead of time.
In his message, he emphasised the importance of having both the admission card and a valid identity card on hand, which will be required for entry into the examination halls.
“Ensure that you bring your admission card and an official ID with you to the exam. The ID card must be shown for each paper you sit. Your admission card will be collected on the first day of the exams and will not be returned,” Jayasundara clarified.
He also advised students to be mindful of the items they bring into the examination halls, stressing that only pens and pencils are permitted for use during the exam.
“It is essential to remember that no other items are allowed inside the hall. However, if needed, someone may bring a bottle of water for you,” he added.
