Former MP and leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, Udaya Gammanpila, has warned that legal action could be pursued if the government refuses to postpone the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, arguing that students have been given significantly less time to prepare compared to previous years.
Addressing a media briefing today (15), Gammanpila said the 2026 A/L examination is scheduled to begin on August 10, while the results of the previous examination were released only on March 31, leaving students who plan to sit the exam for a second or third time with about 133 days to prepare.
He claimed that candidates in previous years had between 178 and 198 days to prepare after receiving their results and argued that the reduced preparation period amounted to unfair treatment.
Gammanpila also alleged that first-time candidates have been disadvantaged, noting that students sitting the 2026 examination will have had around 21 months of study time, compared to 27 to 32 months available to candidates in recent years.
He further stated that affected students may have grounds to file Fundamental Rights petitions in the Supreme Court or seek relief through the Court of Appeal, claiming a violation of the constitutional principle of equality.
Recalling a similar controversy in 2022, Gammanpila said the examination was eventually postponed after concerns were raised regarding preparation time. He urged the government and the Education Ministry to reconsider the 2026 examination schedule and ensure fairness to students. (Newswire)
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