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April 07, 2026

OUSL Advanced Certificate in Science 2026 – A/L Students Second Chance (Apply April 9–11)

 

OUSL Advanced Certificate in Science 2026 foundation programme for A/L students second chance Sri Lanka

🎓 Advanced Certificate in Science

Start Your Engineering & Science Degree Path

📅 Registration Dates

April 9, 10 & 11, 2026

⏰ Closing Time

12.00 PM on April 11

💰 Course Fee

Rs. 19,700

📍 Apply Location

Nearest OUSL Regional / Study Centre

📄 Required Documents

✔ Birth Certificate
✔ NIC
✔ O/L & A/L Certificates

📞 Contact Numbers

011 288 1000
070 206 7058 / 7059

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April 07, 2026

GCE A/L 2025 Subject Wise Performance Sri Lanka – Pass Percentages, Easy & Hard Subjects Analysis


 

📊 The official GCE A/L 2025 subject-wise performance data is now available, giving students a clear understanding of how each subject performed across Sri Lanka.

This analysis highlights pass percentages, grade distributions (A, B, C, S, W) and helps you identify which subjects are considered easier or more challenging based on real exam results.

🎯 Whether you are selecting your A/L stream or evaluating your performance, this detailed breakdown will help you make smarter subject decisions and better prepare for future examinations.

📊 G.C.E. (A/L) 2025 – Subject Performance Analysis

All subjects with more than 300 candidates • Sorted by pass percentage (highest to lowest) • Search by subject name

🔍 Search Subject
✅ Showing all subjects with more than 300 candidates only, arranged in decreasing order of Pass %.
Drama & Theatre (Tamil)
No. Sat: 1,539
Pass Percentage: 99.48%
A
9.94%
B
30.54%
C
47.43%
S
11.57%
W
0.52%
Dancing (Bharatha)
No. Sat: 711
Pass Percentage: 99.16%
A
20.25%
B
27.43%
C
37.13%
S
14.35%
W
0.84%
Home Economics
No. Sat: 9,952
Pass Percentage: 98.28%
A
7.45%
B
20.99%
C
40.71%
S
29.14%
W
1.72%
Drama & Theatre (Sinhala)
No. Sat: 2,569
Pass Percentage: 92.33%
A
8.95%
B
17.56%
C
38.38%
S
27.44%
W
7.67%
Hinduism
No. Sat: 574
Pass Percentage: 91.64%
A
30.14%
B
17.94%
C
22.82%
S
20.73%
W
8.36%
Christianity
No. Sat: 1,652
Pass Percentage: 91.40%
A
19.13%
B
17.92%
C
30.57%
S
23.79%
W
8.60%
Islamic Civilization
No. Sat: 3,065
Pass Percentage: 91.19%
A
14.52%
B
19.90%
C
34.06%
S
22.71%
W
8.81%
Arabic
No. Sat: 1,776
Pass Percentage: 90.88%
A
21.34%
B
23.25%
C
29.95%
S
16.33%
W
9.12%
Islam
No. Sat: 6,558
Pass Percentage: 90.62%
A
21.58%
B
18.66%
C
29.25%
S
21.13%
W
9.38%
Carnatic Music
No. Sat: 1,098
Pass Percentage: 90.44%
A
11.48%
B
17.40%
C
34.70%
S
26.87%
W
9.56%
Art
No. Sat: 5,236
Pass Percentage: 89.55%
A
8.29%
B
14.48%
C
32.56%
S
34.22%
W
10.45%
Tamil
No. Sat: 16,393
Pass Percentage: 89.47%
A
9.78%
B
20.91%
C
33.97%
S
24.80%
W
10.53%
Sinhala
No. Sat: 39,421
Pass Percentage: 88.64%
A
15.28%
B
23.11%
C
30.38%
S
19.87%
W
11.36%
Oriental Music
No. Sat: 2,007
Pass Percentage: 87.69%
A
23.77%
B
20.03%
C
26.11%
S
17.79%
W
12.31%
Bio systems Technology
No. Sat: 8,617
Pass Percentage: 87.41%
A
3.28%
B
16.06%
C
29.98%
S
38.09%
W
12.59%
Pali
No. Sat: 1,092
Pass Percentage: 85.07%
A
10.07%
B
16.12%
C
27.11%
S
31.78%
W
14.93%
Business Studies
No. Sat: 54,502
Pass Percentage: 84.98%
A
10.20%
B
14.83%
C
27.36%
S
32.58%
W
15.02%
Hindu Civilization
No. Sat: 4,212
Pass Percentage: 84.16%
A
18.71%
B
15.88%
C
25.62%
S
23.96%
W
15.84%
Sanskrit
No. Sat: 629
Pass Percentage: 82.67%
A
7.31%
B
14.15%
C
29.89%
S
31.32%
W
17.33%
Dancing (Indigenous)
No. Sat: 5,243
Pass Percentage: 82.59%
A
15.56%
B
17.26%
C
27.18%
S
22.58%
W
17.41%
Logic & Scientific Method
No. Sat: 5,775
Pass Percentage: 81.56%
A
10.32%
B
17.13%
C
29.06%
S
25.06%
W
18.44%
Engineering Technology
No. Sat: 19,943
Pass Percentage: 80.84%
A
0.80%
B
7.07%
C
30.03%
S
42.94%
W
19.16%
Science for Technology
No. Sat: 31,130
Pass Percentage: 80.14%
A
2.59%
B
7.30%
C
22.75%
S
47.51%
W
19.86%
History of Europe
No. Sat: 4,645
Pass Percentage: 78.08%
A
12.36%
B
14.36%
C
26.20%
S
25.17%
W
21.92%
Buddhist Civilization
No. Sat: 16,630
Pass Percentage: 76.59%
A
15.68%
B
12.98%
C
25.14%
S
22.80%
W
23.41%
Chinese
No. Sat: 317
Pass Percentage: 76.34%
A
8.20%
B
9.15%
C
22.40%
S
36.59%
W
23.66%
Agro Technology
No. Sat: 359
Pass Percentage: 76.32%
A
1.39%
B
5.57%
C
35.65%
S
33.70%
W
23.68%
Agricultural Science
No. Sat: 14,300
Pass Percentage: 75.49%
A
3.68%
B
9.14%
C
29.46%
S
33.21%
W
24.51%
Accounting
No. Sat: 59,924
Pass Percentage: 75.32%
A
9.45%
B
12.75%
C
21.09%
S
32.03%
W
24.68%
Buddhism
No. Sat: 1,383
Pass Percentage: 74.77%
A
16.20%
B
10.20%
C
23.28%
S
25.09%
W
25.23%
Economics
No. Sat: 57,975
Pass Percentage: 73.97%
A
8.90%
B
12.20%
C
26.27%
S
26.59%
W
26.03%
Geography
No. Sat: 44,844
Pass Percentage: 73.75%
A
8.92%
B
12.58%
C
24.83%
S
27.43%
W
26.25%
History of India
No. Sat: 7,532
Pass Percentage: 73.75%
A
13.66%
B
12.47%
C
23.37%
S
24.26%
W
26.25%
German
No. Sat: 453
Pass Percentage: 73.07%
A
10.82%
B
11.70%
C
24.72%
S
25.83%
W
26.93%
Information & Communication Technology
No. Sat: 56,538
Pass Percentage: 72.31%
A
2.27%
B
7.87%
C
21.73%
S
40.45%
W
27.69%
Chemistry
No. Sat: 93,844
Pass Percentage: 71.81%
A
8.10%
B
9.08%
C
23.03%
S
31.61%
W
28.19%
Physics
No. Sat: 97,760
Pass Percentage: 71.33%
A
5.63%
B
6.88%
C
19.56%
S
39.26%
W
28.67%
Communication & Media Studies
No. Sat: 34,637
Pass Percentage: 70.92%
A
7.86%
B
9.41%
C
20.86%
S
32.78%
W
29.08%
Business Statistics
No. Sat: 483
Pass Percentage: 70.19%
A
8.28%
B
9.52%
C
23.60%
S
28.78%
W
29.81%
French
No. Sat: 1,221
Pass Percentage: 69.78%
A
11.38%
B
11.63%
C
21.21%
S
25.55%
W
30.22%
Biology
No. Sat: 56,969
Pass Percentage: 69.77%
A
5.64%
B
8.95%
C
23.06%
S
32.12%
W
30.23%
Combined Mathematics
No. Sat: 44,915
Pass Percentage: 69.43%
A
7.56%
B
9.40%
C
23.50%
S
28.97%
W
30.57%
Political Science
No. Sat: 31,742
Pass Percentage: 69.13%
A
11.05%
B
10.39%
C
20.11%
S
27.57%
W
30.87%
Japanese
No. Sat: 4,414
Pass Percentage: 67.49%
A
4.92%
B
7.25%
C
17.04%
S
38.29%
W
32.51%
Mathematics
No. Sat: 460
Pass Percentage: 66.30%
A
4.13%
B
7.39%
C
21.74%
S
33.04%
W
33.70%
English
No. Sat: 1,633
Pass Percentage: 66.01%
A
0.80%
B
5.63%
C
18.92%
S
40.66%
W
33.99%
General English
No. Sat: 237,532
Pass Percentage: 58.79%
A
9.54%
B
6.58%
C
12.51%
S
30.15%
W
41.21%
Korean
No. Sat: 1,913
Pass Percentage: 46.11%
A
4.44%
B
4.23%
C
15.68%
S
21.75%
W
53.89%
No matching subject found.
April 07, 2026

GCE A/L 2025 Results Analysis Sri Lanka – District, Province & Stream Performance Report

GCE A/L 2025 results analysis Sri Lanka district province subject stream performance university eligibility statistics


📘 G.C.E. (A/L) Examination 2025 – Performance of Candidates

Easy-view data analysis tile package for Blogger • Mobile responsive • Summary of year trends, all-island results, province rankings, subject stream performance, and district highlights.

📌 Important Note: This report is based on data collected before re-scrutiny, and withheld results were not included in the analysis.

🏫 School Candidates Sat

221,413
School candidates sat for 3 core subjects in 2025

🎓 School Candidates Eligible

146,405
66.12% eligible for university entrance

👥 All Candidates Sat

281,810
Total all candidates sat in 2025

🏆 All Candidates Eligible

176,527
62.64% eligible for university entrance

🌟 School Candidates – 3A

7,477
3.38% obtained 3 A’s

❌ School Candidates Failed All

19,301
8.72% failed in all subjects

🌟 All Candidates – 3A

8,300
2.95% obtained 3 A’s

❌ All Candidates Failed All

30,898
10.96% failed in all subjects

📊 2020–2025 Year Trend Summary

School Candidates Eligible %: 65.98% (2020 New), 63.53% (2021), 64.21% (2022), 66.07% (2023), 67.32% (2024), 66.12% (2025).
All Candidates Eligible %: 64.24% (2020 New), 66.10% (2020 Old), 62.89% (2021), 63.25% (2022), 64.33% (2023), 64.73% (2024), 62.64% (2025).
School 3A % in 2025: 3.38% compared with 3.89% in 2024.
All Candidates 3A % in 2025: 2.95% compared with 3.45% in 2024.
School Failed All % in 2025: 8.72%.
All Candidates Failed All % in 2025: 10.96%.

🌍 All-Island Snapshot

🏫 School Candidates

Applied: 246,571
Sat: 221,413 89.80%
Eligible for University Entrance: 146,405 66.12%
Obtained 3 A’s: 7,477 3.38%
Passed in 2 Subjects: 33,201 15.00%
Passed in 1 Subject: 22,442 10.14%
Failed in All Subjects: 19,301 8.72%

👥 All Candidates

Applied: 340,592
Sat: 281,810 82.74%
Eligible for University Entrance: 176,527 62.64%
Obtained 3 A’s: 8,300 2.95%
Passed in 2 Subjects: 42,821 15.19%
Passed in 1 Subject: 31,469 11.17%
Failed in All Subjects: 30,898 10.96%
👩 Female candidates account for 65% of those eligible for university entrance in both school and all-candidate charts, while males account for 35%.

🏛 Province Performance – Top Highlights

🏫 School Candidates by Province

1. Western: 53,275 sat | 36,987 eligible | 69.43%
2. North Western: 23,794 sat | 16,294 eligible | 68.48%
3. Northern: 12,540 sat | 8,390 eligible | 66.91%
Lowest: North Central – 14,379 sat | 8,758 eligible | 60.91%

👥 All Candidates by Province

1. Northern: 14,099 sat | 9,191 eligible | 65.19%
2. Western: 70,465 sat | 44,931 eligible | 63.76%
3. Southern: 38,668 sat | 24,628 eligible | 63.69%
Lowest: North Central – 18,535 sat | 10,897 eligible | 58.79%

📚 Subject Stream Analysis

Subject Stream
School Eligible %
All Eligible %
Quick Note
Bio Science
59.56%
58.43%
Lower eligibility; high fail-all rates
Physical Science
63.96%
61.59%
Good 3A performance
Commerce
72.02%
66.29%
Best school stream for eligibility
Arts
67.57%
63.57%
Largest candidate group
Engineering Technology
64.85%
62.65%
Very low 3A percentages
Bio Systems Technology
71.76%
70.24%
Best overall all-candidate eligibility
None
55.39%
51.45%
Lowest eligibility

🏅 Best School Stream

Commerce
72.02% eligible for university entrance

🏅 Best All-Candidate Stream

Bio Systems
70.24% eligible for university entrance

📈 Largest Stream

Arts
91,649 all candidates sat

⚠ Lowest Stream

None
51.45% all-candidate eligibility

📍 District Highlights

🏫 School Candidates – Top Districts

1. Colombo: 22,592 sat | 15,988 eligible | 70.77%
2. Mannar: 1,221 sat | 858 eligible | 70.27%
3. Puttalam: 5,767 sat | 4,042 eligible | 70.09%
Lowest: Polonnaruwa – 4,161 sat | 2,407 eligible | 57.85%

👥 All Candidates – Top Districts

1. Jaffna: 7,444 sat | 4,999 eligible | 67.15%
2. Mannar: 1,490 sat | 984 eligible | 66.04%
3. Batticaloa: 7,236 sat | 4,721 eligible | 65.24%
Lowest: Polonnaruwa – 5,271 sat | 2,964 eligible | 56.23%

🔎 Quick Stream Leaders by Province

School Bio Science: Western leads with 65.66%.
School Physical Science: Western leads with 68.84%.
School Commerce: Western leads with 76.34%.
School Arts: Eastern leads with 72.59%.
School Engineering Technology: Western leads with 69.83%.
School Bio Systems Technology: Southern leads with 74.46%.
All-Candidate Bio Science: Northern leads with 63.31%.
All-Candidate Physical Science: Southern leads with 65.67%.
All-Candidate Commerce: North Western leads with 68.09%.
All-Candidate Arts: Northern leads with 70.05%.
All-Candidate Engineering Technology: Southern leads with 66.62%.
All-Candidate Bio Systems Technology: Southern leads with 73.87%.

✅ Easy Summary

The 2025 A/L report shows 66.12% university eligibility among school candidates and 62.64% among all candidates.
The strongest province for school candidates is Western, while Northern leads among all candidates.
Commerce and Bio Systems Technology show the strongest eligibility performance among streams.
Colombo leads school district performance, while Jaffna leads among all candidates.
Female candidates account for the larger share of eligible candidates according to the report charts.
📊 Click Below for the Full Report
📥 VIEW FULL REPORT
April 07, 2026

Public Administration Circular 09/2026 – Wednesdays Normal Working Day from 08 April 2026



 📢 Important update for all Government Offices in Sri Lanka!

The Cabinet has decided to restore Wednesdays as normal working days with immediate effect from 08 April 2026.

🚨 Previous circular issued due to fuel concerns has now been officially cancelled.


📄 Public Administration Circular 09/2026 (I)
📅 Effective from 08 April 2026 – Wednesdays are NORMAL working days

📌 Background

This circular was issued considering potential fuel supply difficulties due to the Middle East situation.

🏛 Cabinet Decision

At the Cabinet meeting held on 06.04.2026, it was decided to restore Wednesdays as normal working days for all government offices.

📅 Implementation

This decision is effective from 08 April 2026 and applies to all government institutions.

❌ Cancellation

Public Administration Circular 09/2026 dated 17.03.2026 is hereby cancelled with immediate effect.

🚨 Previous fuel-related circular is now CANCELLED
April 07, 2026

Public Opinions Called for Education Council Report 2026 – Submit Before 10 May (MOE Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka Education Council public opinion notice 2026 Ministry of Education report teachers parents


The Ministry of Education has officially called for public opinions on the proposed Sri Lanka Education Council Report aimed at improving education quality nationwide.

📢 Parents, Teachers & Education Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to submit their views before 10 May 2026.


📢 Calling for Public Opinions for the Committee Report of presenting recommendations required for the quality enhancement of Education Services

An Education Council has been proposed to be established as per the recommendations of the Hon. Prime Minister and the Hon. Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for improving the overall standard of education in Sri Lanka.

⏰ Public views and suggestions are expected on or before 10.05.2026

🏛 Proposed Council

A Sri Lanka Education Council has been proposed to support quality assurance, accreditation, professional registration, and educational standards improvement in Sri Lanka.

📚 Main Focus Areas

The proposed Council will cover rules, quality assurance, accreditation of programmes and institutes, and licensing of education professionals.

👩‍🏫 Who It Affects

Education professionals at all levels including pre-school, primary, and secondary education sectors.

🌍 National Importance

The Council is expected to improve professionalism, protect education rights, strengthen quality education, and align professionals with common national goals.

✅ Objectives of the Sri Lanka Education Council

i. Establish an institutional framework for professional development, registration of education professionals, quality assurance and accreditation of programmes and institutes, and salary matters.
ii. Advise the Minister of Education on professional development, standardization, registration, quality assurance, and accreditation matters.
iii. Regulate and oversee the professional development and registration of education professionals at all levels, from pre-school, primary, to secondary.
iv. Register education professionals based on pre-defined criteria and quality benchmarks.
v. Develop professional development programmes and professionalism.
vi. Produce high-quality bilingual educators to provide bilingual education opportunities for all.
vii. Create internationally accepted and dignified education professionals.
viii. Promote the quality of education.
ix. Orient education professionals towards common national objectives and goals.
x. Develop the welfare of education professionals.
xi. Develop unity and cooperation among education professionals, to ensure the right of all citizens to equitable and quality education.
xii. Standardize the qualifications of recruitment and promotion, and professional development programmes.
xiii. Serve as a mediator between the education professionals and the government on resolving issues on the rights of education professionals.

⚙ Expected Functions of the Proposed Education Council

Regulating educational and vocational education institutions such as teacher training colleges and colleges of education.
Determining minimum qualifications for education professionals.
Issuing licenses for engagement in the education profession and ensuring regulations.
Maintaining a code of ethics for education professionals.
Providing recommendations on diverse administrative issues related to education professionals.
Submitting proposals to the government in the formulation of policies related to the education profession.

📝 Public Opinion Request

According to the decision of the sixth meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Affairs, public views and suggestions are being collected on the expert committee report prepared for improving the quality of educational services and for establishing the proposed Education Council.

📬 Send Your Views & Suggestions

Deadline: On or before 10.05.2026
Postal Address:
Additional Secretary (Establishments)
Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
“Isurupaya”, Pelawatta, Battaramulla
Email: teacherest@moe.gov.lk
Fax: 011 2784819
Secretary
Nalaka Kaluwewa
Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
📢 Education Council Public Notice
📊 Full Report Downloads
⏰ Submit Your Opinions Before: 10 May 2026

06/04/2026

April 06, 2026

Child Protection Media Discussion 2026 (Sri Lanka) – Must Watch for Parents & Teachers + Documents & Court Judgements

🚨 IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS
📅 06 April 2026
A government media discussion on Child Protection was held today. Parents and teachers are strongly advised to watch this important session.

📌 Relevant documents mentioned in the discussion are also provided below.

⚠️ Teachers must pay special attention to this matter.
🚨 MUST WATCH
Child Protection Media Discussion
📅 06 April 2026
🇱🇰 දෙමාපියන් සහ ගුරුවරුන් අනිවාර්යයෙන් බලන්න
🇮🇳 பெற்றோர்கள் மற்றும் ஆசிரியர்கள் கட்டாயம் பார்க்கவும்
🇬🇧 Parents & Teachers Must Watch
⚠️ Teachers must pay special attention
📘 Click Below for Court Judgements
Court Judgement PDF
⬇ Download
April 06, 2026

School Energy Protection Program Sri Lanka 2026 – Important Instructions for Schools

School Energy Protection Program Sri Lanka 2026 important instructions for schools


 The Ministry of Education has introduced the “Surakimu Lanka” School Energy Protection Program with the theme “Let’s Unite – Let’s Illuminate.” This program has been introduced in view of rising heat conditions, possible water shortages, and energy challenges linked to El-Nino and fuel-related pressure. Schools are advised to create awareness among students, encourage energy-saving habits, protect students from excessive heat, and carry out school-level creative and practical activities to build a long-term culture of energy conservation.



School Energy Protection Program – Important Points
Key instructions for schools, student safety, energy saving and awareness activities
🌍 “Surakimu Lanka” – Let’s Unite, Let’s Illuminate
🌡️
Why This Program Matters
Rising heat, water shortages, lower rainfall, and possible electricity shortages have made energy protection an urgent national need.
🎯
Main Objective
Build an energy-saving culture in schools, improve responsible energy use, and promote environmental sustainability through students.
📅
Special Activity Day
Schools should implement this programme on 09.04.2026 before the first-term vacation, or on another suitable date if necessary.
💡
Energy Saving Actions
Switch off unused lights, fans, and devices. Unplug unused equipment. Use electricity carefully and reduce unnecessary power use.
Peak Time Warning
Reduce electricity use especially from 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. to help reduce peak demand.
🚰
Water Protection
Be prepared for water interruptions and use water carefully, especially during dry periods and festive seasons.
💧
Student Heat Safety
Encourage students to drink water regularly and keep safe drinking water available at school and at home.
☀️
Avoid Excessive Sunlight
Students should avoid going out in strong sunlight, especially from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
🌞
Use Natural Light
Schools and students should make maximum use of natural daylight whenever possible.
🩺
Recognize Heat Stress
Students should be aware of signs such as headache, body discomfort, shivering, and sweating, and seek medical help immediately if needed.
🎤
Assembly Awareness
Conduct awareness sessions during morning assembly about El-Nino, the fuel crisis, energy saving, and student safety.
⏱️
60-Second Ideas
Let students present short 60-second messages on energy protection and protection from El-Nino conditions in Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
🎨
Creative Activities
Encourage drawings, essays, posters, dramas, and home letters related to energy saving and environmental care.
🏫
Energy Saving Fence
Start an Energy Saving Fence or display board in school to exhibit student creations and keep it updated regularly.
📩
Message to Home
Students should write a “Message to Home” letter about saving energy, and the selected message should be sent to homes with parent acknowledgment.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Community Awareness
Students should carry the message from school to their families and help build awareness in the wider community.
🧠
Projects and Innovation
Guide students to prepare individual or group projects on energy saving for school or home and collect innovative ideas for future implementation.
📒
Energy Log Book
Start an Energy Saving Log Book or daily record book to note actions taken at home and review them later at school.
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Age-Appropriate Tasks
All activities should be adjusted according to students’ age, class level, and abilities.
School Responsibility
Principals and school heads are expected to organize and implement these activities effectively within the school system.
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