January 06, Colombo (LNW): The Department of Examinations has announced a sweeping ban on tuition activities linked to subjects yet to be sat under the 2025 GCE Advanced Level examination, with restrictions coming into force from midnight tonight.
Under the new directive, all classes, revision sessions, seminars and workshops connected to the remaining A-Level subjects are prohibited. The department has also outlawed the preparation, printing or circulation of so-called model papers or materials that claim to forecast examination questions.
Authorities further warned that advertising of any kind — including posters, banners, leaflets and promotions in print, electronic or online media — suggesting access to likely examination questions will be treated as a serious offence. The department stressed that individuals or institutions flouting these rules will face prosecution under the Examinations Act.
Members of the public have been encouraged to report violations to the nearest police station, Police Headquarters, the 119 emergency line or the Department of Examinations’ dedicated hotline, 1911.
The remaining papers of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level examination are scheduled to take place from 12 to 20 January 2026, with exams being held at 2,362 centres islandwide.
