GCE A/L 2024 Performance Report – Department of Examinations

The Department of Examinations has officially released the Performance Report of the GCE A/L 2024 Examination, providing key insights into student achievements and province-wise rankings.

Key Statistics – School Candidates

A total of 222,774 school candidates sat for the examination.

• University Eligibility: 149,964 candidates qualified for university entrance, accounting for 67.32%.
• High Achievers: 8,656 students (3.89%) obtained 3 A grades.
• Low Performers: 20,288 students (9.11%) received 3 F grades.

Overall Performance – All Candidates

Including both school and private candidates, 274,361 students sat for the exam.

• University Eligibility: 177,588 students (64.73%) were eligible for university admission.
• 3 A Grades: 9,458 candidates (3.45%).
• 3 F Grades: 29,244 candidates (10.66%).

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Provincial Rankings – School Candidates

Based on the overall performance of school candidates, the top-performing provinces were:

1. Western
2. North Western
3. Northern
4. Southern
5. Sabaragamuwa
6. Eastern
7. Uva
8. Central
9. North Central

Provincial Rankings – All Candidates

Considering both school and private candidates, the provincial rankings are as follows:

1. North Western
2. Northern
3. Western
4. Sabaragamuwa
5. Southern
6. Uva
7. Eastern
8. Central
9. North Central

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Stream-Wise Provincial Rankings – School Candidates

Arts Stream

1. Northern
2. Eastern
3. North Western

Commerce Stream

1. Western
2. North Western
3. Southern

Bio Science Stream

1. Western
2. Northern
3. Southern

Physical Science Stream

1. Western
2. Southern
3. Sabaragamuwa

Engineering Technology (E-Tech) Stream

1. Western
2. North Western
3. Southern

Bio Systems Technology (B-Tech) Stream

1. North Western
2. Western
3. Sabaragamuwa

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Stream-Wise Participation (All Candidates)

• Arts – 33.66%
• Commerce – 21.43%
• Bio Science – 18.01%
• Physical Science – 13.35%
• Engineering Technology (Etech) – 7.59%
• Bio Systems Technology (BTech) – 3.32%
• Other/None – 2.64%

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The report highlights notable improvements in university eligibility rates and provincial performances, with the Western Province leading in multiple streams, particularly in Science and Commerce. Meanwhile, the Northern Province stood out in the Arts stream, securing the top position

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