Private applicants who have not obtained National Identity Cards by the application dates for this year's 2026 GCE (Ordinary Level) examination can register online and submit applications using their guardian's national identity card, according to the Department of Examinations.

A special set of instructions to follow when submitting examination applications for school applicants who have not obtained national identity cards was already provided to school principals, the department stated in a notice.

Applications for this year's Ordinary Level examination are accepted online from 03-23 July.

The Examinations Department emphasised that not having obtained the national identity card by now will not be an obstacle to applying for the examination before the scheduled date.

The Education Department noted that all applicants must apply for the examination before 23.07.2026 in accordance with the instructions given in the examination notice, and the deadline for accepting applications will not be extended under any circumstances.

The Department of Examinations Sri Lanka mentioned that any inquiries regarding this application submission process can be made via the hotline 1911, or through the telephone numbers 0112784537, 0112786616, 0112784208, and the fax number 0112784422.