Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A total of 29,244 applicants sat for the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination has failed in all three main subjects, Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara has confirmed.

Accordingly, 10.66% of the candidates have failed to obtain at least a simple pass at the 2024 A/L exam.

Speaking at a media briefing, Commissioner General of Examinations Jayasundara said it is concerning that a large number of students are failing annually despite the state allocating massive sums for education.

On a positive note, Commissioner General Amith Jayasundara confirmed that 9,458 students obtained 'A' passes in all three main subjects.

This amounts to 3.45% of all candidates who sat for the examination.

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