GCE A/L Exam Timetable 2026 Amended
General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination – Sri Lanka
The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka has released the amended timetable for the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Examination 2026. Candidates should carefully check their subject dates, subject codes, examination sessions and starting times.
GCE A/L Examination 2026 Details
| Examination | G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination |
| Examination Year | 2026 |
| Timetable Status | Amended Timetable |
| Starting Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Final Examination Date | 5 September 2026 |
| Conducted By | Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka |
| Examination Centres | Islandwide |
Download the GCE A/L Amended Timetable 2026
Download Full Timetable PDFImportant Examination Dates
Common General Test and General English
| Subject | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Common General Test | 22 August 2026 | 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM |
| General English II | 24 August 2026 | 8.30 AM – 11.40 AM |
| General English I | 24 August 2026 | 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM |
Instructions for Candidates
- Check the amended timetable instead of depending on an earlier timetable.
- Confirm the subject name, subject code, date and examination session carefully.
- Arrive at the examination centre before the scheduled starting time.
- Bring the official admission card and an accepted identification document.
- Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not permitted inside the examination hall.
- Correcting fluid is not permitted during the examination.
Calculator Instructions
Non-programmable calculators are permitted only for the following subjects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will the GCE A/L Examination 2026 begin?
The examination is scheduled to begin on 10 August 2026.
When will the 2026 A/L examination end?
According to the amended timetable, the final examinations are scheduled for 5 September 2026.
Where can students download the amended timetable?
Students can use the PDF download button provided above to view or download the complete amended timetable.