This free exam study planner helps Grade 5, O/L and A/L students in Sri Lanka plan the whole of 2027 around the national exam dates. It is a 5-page A4 PDF you can print at home or at any print shop, fill in by hand and stick on the wall. Parents can use it too, to see at a glance how many months are left and what to focus on each week.
Download (free, A4 PDF, 5 pages): BrightNook 2027 Exam Study Planner. No sign-up needed. Print as many copies as you like for your family, class or school.
2027 National Exam Dates in the Exam Study Planner
The planner is built around the dates the Department of Examinations announced on 24 August 2026. These are the main exam dates, not the subject-by-subject timetables, which are released closer to each exam.
| Examination | Announced date |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 Scholarship Examination | 1 August 2027 |
| G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) | 3 – 28 August 2027 |
| General Information Technology (GIT) | 24 October 2027 |
| G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) | 7 – 17 December 2027 |
Read more in our post on the 2027 exam dates.
Dates can change. Always follow the latest notice and timetable from the Department of Examinations at doenets.lk. If a date moves, we will update this page and the PDF.
What’s Inside the Planner
- Page 1 – Cover and key dates: the four 2027 exams with dates, in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
- Page 2 – 2027 year at a glance: all 12 months with the exam days coloured in, and a “My goal” line for every month.
- Page 3 – Weekly study timetable: Monday to Sunday, from early morning to night, plus a past-paper slot and weekly goals.
- Page 4 – Subject revision tracker: list each subject and the lessons still to revise, tick off past papers and rate your confidence from 1 to 5.
- Page 5 – Countdown plan and exam-day checklist: what to focus on 6, 3 and 1 months before, the final two weeks, a checklist for exam day, and a monthly habit tracker.
How to Use It
- Download the PDF and print it on A4 paper. Print page 3 several times – one for each week – or laminate it and use a whiteboard marker.
- On page 2, colour in your school term tests, holidays and tuition breaks next to the exam dates.
- On page 4, write every subject and break it into the lessons you still need to revise.
- Each Sunday, fill in next week’s timetable on page 3 and set 3–5 small goals.
- After every past paper, tick a box on page 4 and re-rate your confidence. Spend more time on the subjects with the lowest score.
BrightNook Tips
- Plan backwards from the exam. Count the months left on page 2 and decide which month each subject’s revision must be finished.
- One past paper a week beats five in the last month. Start timed past papers early and mark them honestly.
- Keep it where you can see it. A planner in a drawer doesn’t help. Stick the year page on the wall near your study table.
- Grade 5 parents: keep study sessions short and regular, and use the habit tracker to build a routine rather than long weekend cramming.
- A/L and O/L students: write down the mistakes you keep making. That list becomes your best revision sheet in the final two weeks.
සිංහලෙන් කෙටියෙන්
5 ශ්රේණිය, සාමාන්ය පෙළ සහ උසස් පෙළ සිසුන් සඳහා 2027 විභාග අධ්යයන සැලැස්ම නොමිලේ බාගත කරගන්න. A4 පිටු 5ක PDF එකක් ලෙස මුද්රණය කර, වසර පුරා පාඩම් සැලසුම් කිරීමට භාවිත කරන්න.
தமிழில் சுருக்கமாக
தரம் 5, க.பொ.த சாதாரண தரம் மற்றும் உயர்தர மாணவர்களுக்கான 2027 பரீட்சை கற்றல் திட்டத்தை இலவசமாகப் பதிவிறக்குங்கள். A4 அளவிலான 5 பக்க PDF ஐ அச்சிட்டு, ஆண்டு முழுவதும் படிப்பைத் திட்டமிடப் பயன்படுத்துங்கள்.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the planner really free?
Yes. Download and print it as many times as you need for personal, family or classroom use.
Can teachers print it for a whole class?
Yes. Teachers and tuition classes are welcome to print it for their students. Please keep the BrightNook.lk footer on the pages.
Are these the final exam timetables?
No. These are the main exam dates the Department of Examinations announced. Subject timetables are released later – check doenets.lk and BrightNook for updates.
Will there be a Sinhala or Tamil version?
The headings and key dates are already in English, Sinhala and Tamil. Tell us in the comments if you would like a fully Sinhala or Tamil version.
Official Sources
- Department of Examinations – Exam Calendar (checked 8 October 2026; the 2027 calendar was not yet posted)
- News 1st – Department of Examinations announces 2027 exam dates (24 August 2026)
BrightNook.lk is an independent education website and is not affiliated with the Department of Examinations. Always confirm dates with the latest official notice.
