A/L Examination (Sri Lanka) 2026 Eligibility: Age, Qualification, Nationality & Attempt Limits

A/L Examination (Sri Lanka) 2026 eligibility criteria

GCE O-Level with minimum 6 credits including English. GCE A-Level stream selection based on O-Level results. Students typically select their stream based on career interests — Science for medicine/engineering, Commerce for business, Arts for humanities/social sciences. University admission cut-off points vary by university programme and change annually based on demand.

Before you apply

• Confirm your Class 12 stream matches the required subject combination.
• Check the maximum age limit on the application date (not the exam date).
• Keep scans of photo ID, mark sheets, category certificate, and passport-size photo ready.