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 B. Sanath Pujitha

School Examinations Organization and Commissioner General of Examinations
Results Branch
Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
P.O.Box 1503, Colombo
05.07.2021
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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.
 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 08 Western Music 56
Biology 09 Drama & Theatre (Sinhala) 57
Combined Mathematics 10 Drama & Theatre (Tamil) 58
Higher Mathematics 11 Drama & Theatre (English) 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 Delft 163
District
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 33 Maskeliya 107 Kilinochchi 171
Ganemulla 34 Talawakelle 108 Pallai 172
Nittambuwa 35 Kothmale 109
Walapane 110
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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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

Batticaloa District Anuradhapura Kegalle District

District
Town Town Town Town Town Town
No. No. 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 Kebitigollewa 300 Yatiyantota 350
No.
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 Pelmadulla 358
No.
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

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Kurunegala
District
Town Town Moneragala District
No.
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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