Hand over O/L exam admission cards to candidates: Commissioner tells principals

2022 (2023) GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination admission cards should not be withheld by the principals without giving them to the candidates for any reason, the Education Ministry announced to all principals today.

The Ministry said the announcement was made due to information received that admission cards of school candidates were being withheld by principals till the candidates settle their facility, service or other fees.

Therefore, the Ministry today advised all principals to issue the admission cards to all the candidates immediately.

Meanwhile, Commissioner General of Examinations H.J.M.C. Amit Jayasundara said if a candidate is unable to sit for the examination due to not getting the admission card, then respective principal should bear the full responsibility.(Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)