Students across Sri Lanka are eagerly waiting for the GCE O/L 2025 (2026) Result Releasing Date. The Department of Examinations has now provided important updates regarding the expected result release timeline.
More than 451,000 candidates sat for this year’s examination, making it one of the largest national examinations conducted in Sri Lanka.
When Will GCE O/L 2025 Results Be Released?
According to the Commissioner General of Examinations, the Department expects to release the GCE O/L 2025 (2026) examination results during May 2026.
However, practical examinations related to several subjects, including Physical Education, had to be completed before the final result processing stage.
The final practical examinations concluded on April 30, 2026, and the Department is currently engaged in:
- Final marking verification
- Data processing
- Result sheet preparation
- Technical validation procedures
Based on the latest updates, the O/L 2025 results are expected to be released by late May or early June 2026.
GCE O/L 2025 Examination Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | GCE Ordinary Level Examination 2025 |
| Exam Period | 17 February 2026 – 26 February 2026 |
| Expected Result Release | Late May / Early June 2026 |
| Total Candidates | 451,463 |
| School Candidates | 382,249 |
| Private Candidates | 69,214 |
| Examination Centres | 3,545 |
| Examiners | 35,000+ |
Official Websites to Check O/L Results
Once officially released, students can check results using their Index Number or NIC Number through the official examination portals.
Official websites:
How to Check O/L Results via SMS
Students can also use SMS services if the websites become slow due to heavy traffic.
Mobitel
Type:EXAMS <Index Number>
Send to 8884
Dialog
Type:EXAMS <Index Number>
Send to 7777
Airtel
Type:EXAMS <Index Number>
Send to 7545
Hutch
Type:EXAMS <Index Number>
Send to 8888
Alternative Method:exam <exam code> <index number>
Send to 1919
Important Advice for Students
After receiving the results, students are advised to:
- Download the official result sheet
- Review subject grades carefully
- Check eligibility for A/L stream selection
- Apply for re-correction if necessary
- Follow school admission and A/L application notices
Final Update
The Department of Examinations is currently completing the final stages of processing and verification for the 2025 (2026) GCE O/L Examination results.
Candidates are advised to regularly check official websites and follow Teachmore.lk for the fastest verified education updates in Sri Lanka.
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