Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka

General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination – 2021

Applications for this examination should be submitted only through online method. Instructions to complete and submit the application are published in the official website of the Department of Examinations (https://doenets.lk) or in the online examination website (https://onlineexams.gov.lk/eic ) or in the official mobile app (“DoE” mobile app). Applications of private candidates for this examination will be accepted from 05th July 2021 to 12.00 midnight of 30th July 2021. Each private candidate is advised to read this notification fully and thoroughly understand before filling and submitting the application online. Special attention should be paid in accurately entering the selected Town and Subjects of the examination. Candidates are allowed only to apply for maximum of 03 main subjects. In addition, the applicants can apply for Subject No.12- Common General Test and Subject No.13- General English as applicable. Applying for the examinations should be conducted in two main stages in this year.

Stage I - Entering information and receiving the Reference Number.

Enter your personal information, examination information, subject details and payment method. You should obtain the reference number to make payment through post office.

Stage II- Payment of examination fee and downloading the application.

Upon submitting the reference number to the post office you may pay the examination fee to the post office and then visit the website by login in or by activating the link you have been sent via SMS and then download the application by clicking “Download AL 2021 Application” of the website.

Candidates who paid examination fee through bank cards also can download application by above icon.

Examination fee can be paid via Post Offices or by any bank card.

02. Applications:

A printed copy of the application should be obtained after completing and submitting

the application online. You should place your signature on the printed copy and keep

it in your possession for future references, if required.

Applying or appearing as a private candidate by being a student in a government school

is entirely prohibited. Committing of such offense shall be subjected to invalidating of

examination results and debarring from sitting any future examinations.

2.1 Login in to the system – Stage I i) Following paths of the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka can be used to fill the

application. Visit the official website https://doenets.lk and click “Online Applications (School

Exams)” under “Our Services” or, Visit the official mobile app, “DoE” and click “Online Applications (School

Exams)” or, Visit https://onlineexams.gov.lk/eic .

ii) Private applicants should select “G.C.E. AL 2021 – Student Registration (Private)” to apply.

iii) Upon entering and selecting your Personal Information, Town and Medium of the

Examination you should select the subject to enter the subjects you intend to appear in the examination.

iv) (a) (13) General English: Applicants are allowed to apply General English subject in addition to the three main subjects and the Common General Test. Marks acquiring for General English subject

will not considered for selecting to universities. However, the grading of this subject will be cited in the G.C.E. (A/L) certificate. (b) (12) Common General Test:

Any applicant intending to enter Universities in Sri Lanka should obtain minimum 30 marks by sitting for this subject. Applicants, who have obtained over 30 marks for this

subject in a previous attempt of G.C.E. (A/L) are not required to sit once again.

(c) Subjects with practical tests All applicants sitting for the written test of Subject No.28, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 65 and 66 will be called for the practical test. Results of above subjects will be issued only for the candidates appeared for both written and practical tests. Candidates should appear for the practical test on the same day given in the admission card. Candidates who fail to appear on the given date will not be provided any other date for the practical test. (d) Candidates should select subjects in compliance with the instructions of the Ministry of Education Circular No.2016/13 dated 26.04.2016. Candidates selecting subject combinations non-compliance with standard subject streams will be identified as “Non Stream” candidates and Island Rank and District Rank will not be issued with final results of such candidates. Please be noted that this Department will not be responsible for the inconveniences caused to candidates by selecting subject combinations in contrary to circular instructions.

2.2 You cannot apply for this examination after 12.00 midnight on 30.07.2021. The online

facility will be closed after 12.00 midnight of the prescribed date. 2.3 A candidate can submit only one application. Submission of more than one

application by altering information will cause the rejection of all applications of the

candidate and legal actions will be taken against such candidates. Any revelation of

such fraud even after issuing results will cause to invalidation of the results of such

candidates and legal actions will be taken and penalized accordingly. 03. Payment of Examination Fee and Downloading Application – Stage II

Examination fee can be made via Post Offices or by bank cards (as Credit/ Debit payment). 3.1 If you pay via Post Office, you should select the link “Pay by Postal Department” under

“Payment Method”. The Reference Number you receive should be submitted to the

Post Office for paying examination fees and the receipt received from the Post Office should be kept in your possession.

After making payment, log-in to the website of the Department of Examinations to download application.

The application can be downloaded by visiting the website through the link sent

you along with the SMS when you made the payment successfully.

3.2 If you pay by bank credit/debit cards, you should select “pay by credit/ debit card”

under “Payment method”.

No. of subjects 1 2 3 4 5 Examination Fee (Rs.) 150/- 200/- 250/- 350/- 400/-

04. You will receive the admission card according to your application submitted. You will be

allowed to make any required changes to the admission card within seven (07) days of receiving by login in to the official website of the Department of Examinations.

05. Any inquiries with regard to the differences of the information of your application and

admission card should be made by contacting the School Examination Organization and Results Branch via following telephone numbers immediately after receiving the admission card.

06.

Every private candidate should provide their own permanent address and

telephone number and should not mention the name and address or telephone

number of the private or international school where the candidate is receiving

education.

07. Verification of identity It is compulsory to provide the National Identity Card or a valid Passport or valid Driving

License at the examination hall to prove identity of the candidate.

Candidates who do not possess a National Identity Card should obtain a National Identity Card by submitting an application without any delay to the Commissioner General of Registration of Persons through Grama Niladhari.

08. All candidates should pay due examination fees except for the candidates appearing for the

first and second attempts from Government Schools, Fee levying/ Non- Fee Levying Government approved Private Schools and approved Privens. Applications of the candidates who have not paid prescribed fee will be rejected.

09. Candidates with special education needs should compulsorily fill the details requested

under “candidates with special needs”.

Note: Examination fees paid for this examination will not be refunded fully or partially or transferred to any other examination.

Candidates who have not appeared even for a part of a paper will only be considered as

candidates not appeared for the examination. Since the examination attempt to enroll in a

university for such candidates will not be cancelled, they are not required to provide any

medical certificates. Keeping the admission card of the candidate safely in possession is the

only evidence to prove not appearing for any subject of the examination. It is not required

to submit medical certificates or any other requests to this department in that regard.

Please contact following numbers for further clarification of the above. Telephone numbers: 011-2784208 / 011-2784537 / 011-2786616 Fax number: 011-2784422 Ref No. 6/3/AL/2021 School Examinations Organization and Results Branch Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka P.O.Box 1503, Colombo 05.07.2021

B. Sanath Pujitha

Commissioner General of Examinations

G.C.E. (A/L) EXAMINATION – 2021

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES TO COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM

1. Login-in to the system 1.1. Following paths of the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka can use to fill the

application Visit the official website https://doenets.lk and click “Online Applications (School

Exams)” under “Our Services” or, Visit the official mobile app, “DoE” and click “Online Applications (School Exams)”

or, Visit https://onlineexams.gov.lk/eic .

1.2. Private candidates can apply by selecting G.C.E. AL 2021 – Student Registration (Private) 1.3. Enter your name, National Identity Card number, Telephone number for registration 1.4. If you don’t have a National Identity Card, please contact 011-2784537 / 011-2784208 /

011-2786616 and obtain a temporary number. 1.5. When the NIC No. is entered, you will receive a code number (OTP) via SMS. Use the

code number to log-in to the system. 1.6. Read the instructions therein and click “instruction” button for more details. Watch and

read technical instructions, general instructions and the instruction video, then select “Next” button to initiate completing the application.

1.7. Upon entering and selecting the personal information (sub-number 02), district, town and medium of the examination (sub-number 03), you may enter subjects of the examination (sub-number 04).

2. Personal Information

2.1. Full name in English Full name in English block capitals as per the Birth Certificate. Do not enter the name with initials. Eg. KULASOORIYAGE MAHESH SUJITH DE SILVA

Candidates who have more than 90 letters in their names should contact above numbers for instructions before filling the application.

2.2. NIC : When you registered your NIC will be indicated. Please check the same and confirm. 2.3. Date of Birth

Enter or select the date of birth as stated in the birth certificate 2.4. Gender

Select the gender “Male” or “Female” as applicable 2.5. E-mail address :

Mobile number : Enter these details Fixed telephone number (Home) :

2.6. Private Address Address: permanent address should be mentioned Do not enter a temporary address or the address of the private/ international

school

2.7. Postal town should be separately mentioned when entering the private address. Do not enter the postal town twice. Eg. Address: No.25, Temple Road Postal Town: Homagama.

Select “Next” icon to proceed

3. Exam Request

3.1. District and Town you expect to sit for the examination You will receive list of towns after selecting the district you with to sit for the examination. Select the town accordingly. Selecting an incorrect town would cause to receive a

distanced examination center. The schedule of Towns and Town Numbers is attached herewith. You will not be permitted to change requested examination center later.

3.2. Number of Attempts Select which attempt you are applying for the examination

3.3. Special education needs applicants (Vision/ hearing/ other) 3.3.1. Select “No” if not applicable 3.3.2. Select “Yes” if you are an applicant with special education needs. Complete

followings accordingly. Type of disability

Braille – braille applicant Hearing – hearing impaired applicant Vision – visually impaired applicant Body functions/structure – applicants with physical difficulties Other – applicants with other difficulties

If a special center is required, select it More details about the disability

Select “Next” icon to proceed

4. Subject information

Subjects and language medium of the examination 2021 4.1. Preferred language medium

Select the language medium appearing for the examination. If you are appearing for the examination in two language mediums, you should enter the other language in addition to English as the main language medium.

4.2. In terms of the Ministry of Education Circular No.2016/13 dated 26.04.2016 you may select maximum three core subjects, (13) General English, and (12) Common General Test.

4.3. Language medium of each subject should be selected accurately. You can appear in two language mediums if required.

Sinhala and English Tamil and English

No candidate can appear in Sinhala and Tamil languages at the same time. 4.4. Very important:

i. Subject no. (07) Mathematics could not be applied under Physical Science subject stream.

ii. Only one subject could be applied out of the subject nos.14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19.

iii. Only one subject out of (65) Engineering Technology and (66) Bio System Technology could be applied.

iv. The subject (67) Science for Technology could be applied only if Engineering Technology or Bio System Technology is selected.

v. Out of Religion and Civilization subjects, if a certain Religion subject is selected, the respective Civilization subject cannot not be selected. Accordingly, if a certain Civilization subject is selected, the respective Religion subject cannot be selected.

vi. When applying for subject no. (52) Dancing, clearly select the category of dancing you have followed. This categorization is only applicable for the

practical test. vii. Subject no. (54) Oriental Music could be applied in Sinhala medium only. viii. Subject no.(55) Carnatic Music could be applied in Tamil medium only. ix. Subject no. (56) Western Music could be applied in English medium only. x. No applicant is permitted to change subjects mentioned in the application or

to change subjects at the examination hall or to sit for an additional subject. Results of candidates who disregard this condition will be invalidated.

4.5. Common General Test

If applying for the Common General Test, select “Yes” and the language medium.

4.6. General English

If applying for General English, select “Yes”. Use “submit” icon to go to next step

4.7. After selecting the subjects you may observe the subject stream of your subjects. Pay

attention to it.

Check the “Examination application summary” after clicking “Submit” button. If you want to make any changes, select “Reset the Exam Application” and change. Any changes cannot be made after selecting “Payment Methods”.

05. Payment Methods

Payment of examination fees may be made via post offices or via bank cards (Credit/ Debit Cards).

5.1 If you are paying via post offices, select “Pay by Postal Department” coming under “Payment Method”. The Reference Number you received at that moment should provide to the post

office to pay the examination fee. Keep the receipt you receive in your possession.

Upon payment of the examination fee, you should log-in to the official website of the Department of Examinations to download the application.

You can download the application by selecting the link you received along with the SMS after making payment successfully.

5.2 You should select the option “Pay by Credit/ Debit Card” given under “Payment Methods” for payments via bank credit / debit cards. After making payment you may download the application.

No. of subjects 1 2 3 4 5 Examination Fee (Rs.) 150/- 200/- 250/- 350/- 400/-

The candidates appearing for Home Economics, Engineering Technology and Bio

System Technology should pay an additional Rs.300/- should be paid for practical tests.

This payment should be made only when the candidates are called for practical tests and

it is not required to pay with the above.

06. You may download your application by clicking the item “Download A/L Exam 2021 Application”. Please keep a printed copy of the same with you. 07. Rejection of applications

1. Persons who have received school leaving certificate from a government school or the applicants of private schools can only apply as private candidates. Applying as a private candidate by being a student in a government school is entirely prohibited. Appearing as a private candidate by being a student as such is an offence and such candidates shall subject to debarring from sitting any future examinations.

2. Applications in which the address of the private/ international school has been mentioned as candidate’s private address will be rejected.

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List of Subjects

Subject Subject no: Subject Subject no:

Physics 01 Dancing (Bharatha) 53 Chemistry 02 Oriental Music 54 Mathematics 07 Carnatic Music 55 Agricultural Science Biology Combined Mathematics Higher Mathematics

08 09 10 11

Western Music Drama & Theatre (Sinhala) Drama & Theatre (Tamil) Drama & Theatre (English)

56 57 58 59

Common General Test 12 Engineering Technology 65 General English 13 Bio systems Technology 66 Civil Technology 14 Science for Technology 67 Mechanical Technology 15 Electrical, Electronic & Information Technology 16 Food Technology 17 Sinhala 71 Agro Technology 18 Tamil 72 Bio-Resource Technology 19 English 73 Information and Communication Technology 20 Pali 74 Economics 21 Sanskrit 75 Geography 22 Arabic 78 Political Science 23 Malay 79 Logic & Scientific Method 24 French 81 Indian History 25A German 82 European History 25B Russian 83 History of the Modern World 25 C Hindi 84 Home Economics 28 Chinese 86 Communication & Media Studies 29 Japanese 87 Business Statistics 31 Business Studies 32 Accounting 33 Buddhism 41 Hinduism 42 Christianity 43

Islam 44 Buddhist Civilization 45 Hindu Civilization 46 Islam Civilization 47 Greek & Roman Civilization 48 Christian Civilization 49 Art 51 Dancing (Indigenous- Kandyan) 52A Dancing (Indigenous-Low country) 52B Dancing (Indigenous-Sabaragamu) 52C

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G.C.E.(A/L) Examination - 2021

List of towns where examination centres are established

Colombo District Kandy District Hambantota

District

Town Town No. Town Town No. Town Town No.

Kotahena 01 Kandy 81 Beliatta 141 Maradana 02 Kadugannawa 82 Getamanna 142 Borella 03 Delthota 83 Walasmulla 143 Maligawatte 04 Thalathuoya 84 Katuwana 144 Kolonnawa 05 Pilimathalawa 85 Weeraketiya 145 Cinnamon Garden 06 Katugastota 86 Tangalle 146 Bambalapitiya 07 Teldeniya 87 Nakulugamuwa 147 Havelock Town 08 Wattegama 88 Ambalantota 148 Nugegoda 09 Ududumbara 89 Angunakolapelessa 149 Kotte 10 Poojapitiya 90 Hungama 150 Battaramulla 11 Hasalaka 91 Hambantota 151 Moratuwa 12 Nugawela 92 Tissamaharamaya 152 Piliyandala 13 Galagedara 93 Lunugamvehera 153 Homagama 14 Gampola 94 Sooriyawewa 154

Maharagama 15 Nawalapitiya 95

Hanwella 16 Alawatugoda 96 Jaffna District Awissawella 17 Akurana 97 Town Town No.

Peradeniya 98 Chavakachcheri 161 Gampaha District Jaffna 162 Town Town No. Nuwara Eliya

District

Delft 163

Negombo 26 Town Town No. Kopay 164 Seeduwa 27 Hedunuwewa 101 Karaveddi 165 Kochchikade 28 Nuwara Eliya 102 Tellippalai 166 Minuwangoda 29 Wathumulla 103 Point Pedro 167 Divulapitiya 30 Hatton 104 Veyangoda 31 Ginigathhena 105 Kilinochchi

District

Mirigama 32 Hanguranketha 106 Town Town No.

Gampaha Ganemulla Nittambuwa

33 34 35

Maskeliya Talawakelle Kothmale Walapane

107 108 109 110

Kilinochchi Pallai

171 172

Galle District Town Town No. Mannar District Town No. Ja-Ela 36 Ambalangoda 111 Town Wattala 37 Balapitiya 112 Mannar 176 Ragama 38 Karandeniya 113 Murunkan 177 Kelaniya 39 Galle 114 Madhu 178 Mahara 40 Habaraduwa 115 Dompe 41 Thawalama 116 Kirindiwela 42 Baddegama 117 Mullaitivu District Elpitiya 118 Town Town No.

Kalutara District Nagoda 119 Mullaitivu 186 Town Town No. Bentota 120 Mulliyawalai 187 Horana 51 Gintota 121 Puthukudiyiruppu 188 Bulathsinhala 52 Ahangama 122 Mallavi 189 Panadura 53 Unawatuna 123 Yogapuram 190 Bandaragama 54 Udugama 124

Kalutara 55

Vavuniya District

Beruwala 56 Matara District Town Town No.

Matugama 57 Town Town No. Vavuniya 196 Agalawatta 58 Weligama 125 Omanthai 197

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Batticaloa District Anuradhapura

District

Kegalle District

Town Town

No.

Town Town

No.

Town Town

No.

Batticaloa 216 Medawachchiya 291 Kegalle 341 Eravur 217 Padavi parakramapura 292 Deraniyagala 342 Kattankudy 218 Kekirawa 293 Dehiowita 343 Valachchanai 219 Galnewa 294 Rambukkana 344 Kalawanchikudy 220 Anuradhapura 295 Mawanella 345 Chenkalady 221 Galenbindunuwewa 296 Warakapola 346 Ottamavady 222 Kahatagasdigiliya 297 Hemmathagama

347

Nochchiyagama 298 Aranayake 348 Ampara District Thambuttegama 299 Ruwanwella 349 Town Town

No.

Kebitigollewa 300 Yatiyantota 350

Ampara 231 Rambewa 301 Damana 232 Mihintale 302 Uhana 233 Horowpotana 303 Ratnapura District Dehiattakandiya 234 Padaviya 304 Town Town

No.

Serankada 235 Eheliyagoda 356 Potuvil 236 Polonnaruwa District Ratnapura 357 Kalmunai 237 Town Town

No.

Pelmadulla 358

Akkaraipattu 238 Polonnaruwa 306 Godakawela 359 Sammanthurai 239 Hingurakgoda 307 Balangoda 360 Nintavur 240 Manampitiya 308 Kalawana 361 Thirukkovil 241 Bakamuna 309 Nivithigala 362 Medirigiriya 310 Embilipitiya 363 Puttalam District Giritale 311 Town Town

No.

Wennappuwa 251 Badulla District Dankotuwa 252 Town Town

No.

Madampe 253 Bandarawela 316 Chilaw 254 Haldummulla 317 Marawila 255 Welimada 318 Nattandiya 256 Badulla 319 Puttalam 257 Passara 320 Mundalama 258 Mahiyanganaya

321

Anamaduwa 259 Girandurukotte 322 Kalpitiya 260 Hali-Ela 323 Ambagasdowa 324

Kamburawala 59 Matara 126 Aluthgama 60 Kamburupitiya 127 Trincomalee

District

Hakmana 128 Town Town No.

Matale District Deiyandara 129 Kantale 206 Town Town No. Devinuwara 130 Trincomalee 207 Matale 71 Dickwella 131 Mutur 208 Galewela 72 Akuressa 132 Kinniya 209 Naula 73 Kotapola 133 Pulmoddai 210 Laggala-Pallegama 74 Deniyaya 134 Dambulla 75

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Kurunegala

District Town Town

No.

Moneragala District

Kuliyapitiya 266 Town Town

No.

Bingiriya 267 Bibile 331 Hettipola 268 Moneragala 332 Pannala 269 Wellawaya 333 Narammala 270 Badalkumbura 334 Giriulla 271 Buttala 335 Polgahawela 272 Kurunegala 273 Ibbagamuwa 274 Dodangaslanda 275 Morathiha 276 Mawathagama 277 Wariyapola 278 Nikaweratiya 279 Kobeigane 280 Maho 281 Galgamuwa 282 Alawwa 283

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