December 07, Colombo (LNW): The Department of Examinations has restarted the first phase of marking for the GCE Advanced Level answer scripts, a process that had been abruptly suspended when Cyclone Ditwah caused widespread disruption across the country.
Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage, confirmed that the second phase of evaluation is set to commence on December 27, allowing examiners to return to their schedules with minimal further delay.
The subjects that were postponed due to the cyclone are now expected to be held in January next year, ensuring that students can complete their examinations within a revised but manageable timeframe.
Liyanage also noted that, despite rumours circulating on social media, there is no evidence so far of any leak of the A/L Economics paper. The Criminal Investigation Department is continuing its inquiry to rule out any irregularities.
As the education system gradually stabilises, the Ministry of Education has announced that schools unaffected by the disaster will reopen on 16 December. Meanwhile, universities, national colleges of education, and vocational training centres are scheduled to resume academic activities tomorrow, signalling a broader return to routine after several weeks of severe disruption.
Officials emphasise that while the recovery process is still ongoing in the hardest-hit districts, every effort is being made to ensure that students’ academic progress is not hindered.
