A total of 237,026 students have qualified for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) based on the results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination, according to Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari.
This figure represents 73.45% of the total number of candidates who sat for the exam.
Addressing a press conference at the Department of Examinations this morning, the Commissioner General noted that 13,392 students achieved outstanding results by obtaining ‘A’ passes in all nine subjects — accounting for 4.15% of all candidates.
Meanwhile, 2.34% of students failed all subjects.
Among the provinces, the Southern Province recorded the highest pass rate, with 75.64% of candidates qualifying for the A/L. The full list of provincial pass rates is as follows:
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Southern Province – 75.64%
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Western Province – 74.47%
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Eastern Province – 74.26%
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Central Province – 73.91%
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Sabaragamuwa Province – 73.44%
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Uva Province – 73.14%
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North Western Province – 71.47%
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North Central Province – 70.24%
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Northern Province – 69.86%
Subject-Wise Performance
Commissioner General Kumari also highlighted a notable improvement in language-based subjects, calling it a positive development in student performance.
Pass rates for key subjects are as follows:
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Sinhala Language and Literature – 87.73%
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Tamil Language and Literature – 87.03%
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English – 73.82%
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Mathematics – 69.07%
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Science – 71.06%
Performance in Religion and History
Religious and related subjects also recorded strong results:
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Buddhism – 83.21%
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Saivanery (Hinduism) – 82.96%
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Catholicism – 90.22%
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Christianity – 91.49%
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Islam – 85.45%
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History – 82.17%
The Commissioner General concluded by commending both students and educators for their dedication and resilience, especially in the face of ongoing challenges in the education sector.
