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A/L ICT 2026 past paper and model marking scheme
The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level ICT examination in English medium: Paper I, Paper II and an unofficial model marking scheme by itguru.lk (the official one is not out yet) as free PDFs. Tap a file to open it.
Same exam in සිංහල මාධ්ය
Doing your A/Ls in Sinhala medium but ICT in English? Read the 2026 paper in Sinhala, answer it in English, and the English terms stick.
About the 2026 paper
- This is the most recent A/L ICT paper, so it is the best guide to the current style of questions.
- The official 2026 marking scheme has not been released yet. Until it is, there is an unofficial model marking scheme prepared by itguru.lk. It is not the Department of Examinations' key, so some answers may differ from the official one.
- Set on the current syllabus (effective from 2017), so every question is relevant to today’s exam.
How the A/L ICT syllabus has changed →
- Paper I
- 2 hours · 50 multiple choice questions, 5 options each
- Paper II
- 3 hours + 10 min reading · Part A: 4 structured questions · Part B: answer 4 of 6 essays
- Calculators
- Not allowed in either paper
How to practise with it
- Sit Paper I in exactly 2 hours. No notes, no calculator.
- Mark it with the marking scheme and write every mistake in an error notebook.
- Do Paper II under exam timing: 10 minutes reading, then 3 hours. Answer exactly four Part B questions.
- Compare your Paper II answers with the marking scheme line by line and note the phrases that earn marks.
- Revise the weak topics using the syllabus units and the study guides on GuruBytes.
Questions about the 2026 paper
Where can I download the A/L ICT 2026 past paper?
On this page. Paper I and Paper II for the 2026 A/L ICT examination (English medium) are free PDF downloads, with no sign-up.
Is there a marking scheme for the A/L ICT 2026 paper?
The official 2026 marking scheme has not been released yet. Until it is, you can use the unofficial model marking scheme prepared by itguru.lk, the third download above. It is not the Department of Examinations' key, so some answers may differ; we will add the official scheme as soon as it is out.
How long are A/L ICT Paper I and Paper II?
Paper I is 2 hours with 50 multiple choice questions (5 options each). Paper II is 3 hours plus 10 minutes of reading time: Part A has 4 structured questions and Part B has 6 essay questions, of which you answer 4. Calculators are not allowed.
Is the A/L ICT 2026 paper available in Sinhala medium?
Yes. The Sinhala medium Paper I and Paper II for 2026 are free downloads on this page. It is the same exam, so the English marking scheme above works for the Sinhala paper too. Reading both versions is a good way for Sinhala medium students to learn the English terms.
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