Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A decision has been taken to paper marking activities before the conclusion of the 2025 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A/L) examination, the Department of Examinations has stated.

The 2025 A/L exam commenced this morning (10) and is scheduled to continue until December 5.

The 2025 A/L exam is being held at 2,362 examination centers across the country.

A total of 340,525 candidates are scheduled to sit for the exam, including 246,521 school candidates and 94,004 private candidates.

Speaking at a media briefing held in Colombo today, the Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage said the 2025 A/L exam got underway without any disruptions.

The Commissioner General of Exami...