The results of the GCE Ordinary Level Examination, which is scheduled to be held from March 1 to 10, are expected to be released by June, Minister of Education G. L. Peiris said. The Minister said this while participating in a media conference held at Nelum Mawatha in Battramulla today (22). Speaking further the Minister said, “Our main objective is not to waste the precious youth of the country's children. We are ready to face all the challenges that come in the midst of the Covid 19 epidemic so that we can continue our education. A total of 622,305 candidates from all over the country will appear for the examination which will be held from March 1 to 10 and will be held at 4,513 centers. A total of 423,746 school candidates and 198,606 private candidates are expected to face the exam and 542 coordinating centers have been set up,” he stated. Similarly, two special centers have been set up in each district for Covid 19 infected candidates. Special arrangements have been made for the Colombo District where such centers may not be sufficient. Necessary arrangements have already been made to ensure the health of the children in consultation with the principals, public health inspectors and regional health officers, the minister said.