The cut-off marks for the 2019 G. C. E. Advanced Level Examination have been finalized, although no final decision had been made yet on the release of the cut-off marks, stated University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga. Prof. Amaratunga stated that the issuance of cut-off marks had to be delayed as the Advanced Level Examination for year 2020 is currently underway. The delay in the release of the cut-off marks for the A/L exam held in August last year received a strong opposition from the students. According to the UGC Chairman, the cut-off marks have been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country.