2027 Sri Lanka Exam Dates Announced – Grade 5 Scholarship, A/L & O/L
The Department of Examinations has announced the dates for three major national school examinations scheduled to be conducted in 2027.
The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka has announced the examination dates for several major national examinations scheduled for 2027. The announcement provides important information for students, parents, teachers and schools planning for the upcoming academic year.
According to the announced 2027 examination schedule, the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held in August, followed by the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination. The G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is scheduled for December 2027.
2027 Sri Lanka Major Examination Dates
| Examination | 2027 Examination Date |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 Scholarship Examination | 1 August 2027 |
| G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination | 3 – 28 August 2027 |
| G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination | 7 – 17 December 2027 |
Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2027
The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2027 is scheduled to be conducted on 1 August 2027.
Students and parents should keep this date in mind when preparing for the examination. Further information regarding applications, examination centres, admission cards and other instructions will be issued by the Department of Examinations through official announcements.
G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination 2027
The G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination 2027 is scheduled to be held from 3 August to 28 August 2027.
Students preparing for the 2027 A/L examination are advised to use the announced period for planning their revision, school work and examination preparation. Individual subject dates and examination times should be checked against the official timetable when it is released.
G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination 2027
The G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination 2027 is scheduled to take place from 7 December to 17 December 2027.
This date is important for students preparing to sit the national G.C.E. O/L examination in 2027. Students should continue to follow official announcements from the Department of Examinations for the detailed timetable, examination centres and other instructions.
2027 Examination Schedule at a Glance
- Grade 5 Scholarship Examination: 1 August 2027
- G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination: 3 – 28 August 2027
- G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination: 7 – 17 December 2027
Important Notice for Students and Parents
The dates announced for 2027 are useful for early examination planning. However, students should always check the latest official notices issued by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka before making final arrangements.
Detailed subject-wise timetables, application notices, admission card information and other examination instructions may be released separately by the Department of Examinations.
Official Department of Examinations
For official examination information, students and parents should refer to the Department of Examinations online services and official announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2027 is scheduled for 1 August 2027.
The G.C.E. A/L Examination 2027 is scheduled from 3 August to 28 August 2027.
The G.C.E. O/L Examination 2027 is scheduled from 7 December to 17 December 2027.
Note: Examination dates and related arrangements may be subject to official revisions. Always check the latest announcement from the Department of Examinations before relying on the schedule.
