June 04, Colombo (LNW): Students planning to sit national examinations administered by Sri Lanka’s Examinations Department will be required to provide their National Identity Card (NIC) number as part of the application process under a new administrative requirement announced by authorities.
In a recent notification, the department stated that steps have already been taken to inform school principals across the country about the updated procedure. Principals have been requested to advise students intending to appear for the 2026 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination to obtain their NICs well ahead of the application period.
Officials emphasised that candidates should not wait until examination applications are called to begin the process of securing the necessary identification documents. Instead, students are encouraged to complete the registration process early to avoid delays or administrative difficulties closer to examination deadlines.
The department noted that responsibility for obtaining and maintaining a valid NIC rests with both school and private candidates. Ensuring that identification details are available in advance is expected to streamline the examination registration process and improve the accuracy of candidate records.
Education authorities also indicated that the move forms part of broader efforts to strengthen examination administration, enhance candidate verification procedures and reduce documentation-related issues during the application and examination stages.
Candidates and parents have been urged to make the necessary arrangements well in advance to ensure a smooth registration process when applications for the 2026 examination are officially opened.
