Srilanka, Aug. 1 -- The Examinations Department has imposed a ban on tuition classes, seminars and other examination-related activities ahead of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship and G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examinations.

According to the Department, the restrictions will come into effect from 12.00 midnight on August 4 for the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination and from 12.00 midnight on August 5 for the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, remaining in force until the completion of the respective examinations.

The 2026 G.C.E. (A/L) Examination will be held from August 10 to September 5 at 2,532 examination centres across the country, while the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is scheduled for August 9 at 2,723 examination centres.

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