A total of 321,469 students had sat for the A/L examination this year.
The department also announced that the closing date for resurrections is January 16, 2019.
Island best results of 2018 G.C.E Advanced Level examination:
Bio Science
1).Kalani Rajapaksha – Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya, Gampaha
2). Ravindu Shashika – D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo
3). R.Hakeem Kareem – Zahira College, Matale
Physical Science
1). Chathuni Wjegunawardena – Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo
2). Chamindu Liyanage – Richmond College, Galle
3). Thevindu Wijesekara – Royal College, Colombo
Commerce
1). Kasun Wickramarathne- Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala
2). Uchini Ranaweera- Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya, Gampaha
3). Malithi Jayarathne- Musaeus College, Colombo
Arts
1. Senadi Damya de Alwis – Lyceum International School, Panadura
2. Sithmi Nimashi Edirisinghe – Maliyadeva Girls’ College, Kurunegala
3. Ishani Umesha Kumari – Mahamaya Girls’ College, Kandy
Engineering Technology
1. Pamuditha Yasas Pathirathna – Ananda College, Colombo
2. Tharindu Heshan – Ananda College, Colombo
3. Seshan Rangana Wijekoon – Mahasen National School, Nikaweratiya