A/L Exam Time Table 2026 — Official Schedule, PDF Download | GCE Advanced Level Sri Lanka

The GCE Advanced Level 2026 Examination Time Table is one of the most searched topics among A/L students in Sri Lanka. The 2026 A/L examination is expected to be held in August 2026, following the Ministry of Education’s directive to maintain a stable national academic calendar. This page provides the latest updates on the official time table, subject schedules, and PDF download links as announced by the Department of Examinations Sri Lanka.

2026 A/L Exam Key Information

A/L 2026 Exam Streams & Subjects

The GCE A/L 2026 examination will be conducted across the following streams:

• 🔬 Science Stream: Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Combined Mathematics / ICT
• 📖 Arts Stream: Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Logic, Sinhala Literature, Tamil Literature, etc.
• 💼 Commerce Stream: Business Studies, Economics, Accounting / Business Statistics
• ⚙️ Technology Stream: Engineering Technology, Bio Systems Technology, ICT
• 📚 Common Subject: General English / Common General Paper (mandatory for all streams)

How to Download the 2026 A/L Time Table PDF

Once the official time table is released by the Department of Examinations, you can download the A/L 2026 time table PDF from:

• 🌐 www.exams.gov.lk — Official Department of Examinations website
• 🌐 www.doenets.lk — Exam results and notices portal
• 📄 This page will also provide a direct PDF download link once released

2026 A/L Syllabus Completion Directive

In March 2026, the Ministry of Education issued a special circular making it mandatory for all schools to complete prescribed A/L syllabi in full before the 2026 examination. Schools experiencing delays were directed to implement catch-up plans using extra time. This directive was communicated to all Provincial Chief Secretaries, Provincial and Zonal Directors of Education, and Principals of all government and government-approved private schools.

Frequently Asked Questions — A/L Time Table 2026

When is the 2026 A/L exam?

The GCE A/L 2026 examination is expected to be held in August 2026. The official time table will be released by the Department of Examinations Sri Lanka on exams.gov.lk.

Where can I download the 2026 A/L time table PDF?

The official PDF will be available at www.exams.gov.lk and www.doenets.lk. This page will also be updated with a direct download link.

What is the Common General Paper in the A/L exam?

The Common General Paper is a mandatory paper for all A/L streams. A minimum score of 30% on the General Paper is required to be eligible for university registration, regardless of your Z-score.