Minister of Education Prof. GL Peiris says the cut off marks for school admissions based on the 2020 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination results will not be reduced artificially.
He said the cut off marks were increased due to the performance of students and not by influence by him or the Education Ministry.
Speaking in parliament today (11), Opposition Leader - Sajith Premadasa said the exam's cut off marks had been drastically increased, which led to many students who were seeking admission to popular schools, being left disappointed.
O/L practicals back
Meanwhile, the Education ministry has also announced that the Practical examinations of the 2020 GCE Ordinary Level exam will be held as usual.
However, the ministry had previously stated that the practicals of the exam have been suspended.
Speaking to the media, Commissioner of Examinations - Sanath Pujitha has said that practical exams of the 2020 GCE O/Ls will be held after the written exams while the locations hosting the practicals will be announced on a later date.
He added that the decision to hold the practical exams was reached during a meeting held at the Education Ministry, under the patronage of ministry secretary - Prof. Kapila Perera.
The Commissioner of Examinations has further said that the assessment of practical exams will be conducted under the new education reform.
(Mirror)