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Results released: 31 March 2026
- Candidates sit three subjects, plus the Common General Test. For university entrance, the University Grants Commission asks for at least an S in all three subjects in one sitting, within three attempts, and at least 30% in the Common General Test.
- In the 2025 A/L, 281,810 candidates sat and 176,527 (62.64%) became eligible for university entrance.
Sources
- Department of ExaminationsDepartment of Examinations: G.C.E. A/L 2026 amended timetable (25 June 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Department of ExaminationsDepartment of Examinations: Performance of candidates, G.C.E. A/L 2025 (opens in a new tab)
- News reportNewsfirst: 2025 A/L results released (1 April 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Department of ExaminationsUniversity Grants Commission: Student Handbook 2024/25 (opens in a new tab)
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