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Sri Lanka national examination cycle 2026

Overview

In August 2026, Sri Lanka’s Department of Examinations scheduled two major national assessments: the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination and the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. The Advanced Level exams involved over 282,000 candidates across more than 2,500 centres, supported by security from the Sri Lanka Police and Tri-Forces.

Following the assessments, results for the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination were released, highlighting specific academic achievements. W. B. M. Danoj Thikshana Weerasekara from Mahawa Ehethuwewa Model Primary School earned the highest national score of 193. Additionally, Kandangamuwa Primary School reported that both of its Grade 5 students passed, marking the institution’s first successful results in the examination since 2019.

Entities

Sri Lanka Police · Grade 5 Scholarship Examination · Rukshan Sugandha · Kandangamuwa Primary School · Tri‑Forces (Sri Lanka)

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sri Lankan students achieve success in Grade 5 Scholarship Examination

    Sri Lankan students achieved notable success in the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, including a national topper from Mahawa and the first passing students at a remote school in Galewela since 2019.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Sri Lanka launches August 2026 national exams for Grade 5 and Advanced Level students

    Sri Lanka's Department of Examinations set dates for the Grade 5 Scholarship exam on 9 Aug and the Advanced Level exam from 10 Aug to 5 Sept, detailing candidate numbers, centre arrangements and strict security

Sources

asianmirror.lk · english.gossiplankanews.com