Examinations Commissioner General Indika Kumari Liyanage yesterday (11) announced that 237,026 students have qualified for the G.C.E. Advanced Level, based on the results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination. This figure accounts for 73.45% of the total number of candidates who sat the exam.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Department of Examinations, she stated that 13,392 students had achieved A passes in all nine subjects, representing 4.15% of the overall candidate pool.
However, she also noted that 2.34% of students did not pass any subjects, underscoring the need for targeted intervention and support in underperforming areas.
According to the Commissioner General, the Southern Province recorded the highest pass rate, with 75.64% of students qualifying for A/Ls, reflecting strong academic performance across the region.
The press conference followed the official release of the 2024 O/L examination results, which are now accessible via the websites www.doenets.lk and www.results.exams.gov.lk. Students seeking further assistance or information have been advised to contact the Department of Examinations via the designated hotlines.
Applications for result re-scrutiny will be accepted from July 14 to July 28.
A total of 474,147 students sat for the examination this year, comprising 398,182 school candidates and 75,965 private applicants, with exams conducted across 3,663 centres island-wide from March 17 to 26.
