🔥 Gündem Sri Lanka Exam Department Announces 2027 Exam Dates

The examination dates for the Grade 5 Scholarship, GCE Ordinary Level (O/L), and GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations in Sri Lanka for 2027 have been announced by the Department of Examinations ¹². These dates are crucial for students, parents, and educators in planning the academic year.

2027 Examination Schedule

The Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka has released the school term schedule for 2027, which includes the dates for these major examinations ³⁴.

Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2027

The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held on August 9, 2027 ⁸. This examination is a significant milestone for primary school students, often determining their placement in more competitive secondary schools ³.

• Date: August 9, 2027 ⁸
• Purpose: Entrance to popular secondary schools and financial assistance for high-achieving students ³.
• Recent Results: The results for the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination were released on September 3, 2025, with over 307,951 students having sat for the exam on August 10, 2025 ⁵⁶⁷.

GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination 2027

The GCE Ordinary Level examination is a key qualification for students completing their junior secondary education in Sri Lanka ⁹.

• Dates: The 2027 GCE Ordinary Level Examination will be conducted from November 4 to December 14, 2027 ¹².
• Registration: Private applicants for the GCE O/L examination typically register online ¹⁰.

GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination 2027

The GCE Advanced Level examination is the final public examination for secondary school students in Sri Lanka, determining their eligibility for university entrance.

• Dates: The 2027 GCE Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to take place from August 10 to September 5, 2027 ¹².
• General Information Technology (GIT) Examination: Students sitting for the 2027 GCE Advanced Level for the first time will also have their General Information Technology (GIT) Examination conducted during this period ¹²⁸.