Choosing the right university is crucial to shaping your future academic and professional journey. As you apply to universities in Sri Lanka, it’s essential to consider various factors that will ensure you make an informed choice. In this blog post, we’ll explore ten things to consider when applying to universities in Sri Lanka. 1. Student […]
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2023 A/L University Selection Application Procedure for Academic Year 2023/2024
Today (3 June 2024) marks the commencement of the university selection application procedure, announced by Prof. Sampath Amartunge, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Prospective students can now download UGC Handbook and the application forms from the official UGC website, https://ugc.ac.lk/. Due to the ongoing University Non-Academic Strike, printed application books will not be […]
No students admitted for University degree courses in 2023 based on 2022 A/L
Based on the data provided by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, the number of students admitted to universities for the 2022/2023 academic year, based on 2022 A/L results is 42,147. No of students eligible and admitted to state universities Number of students who sat for the 2022 G.C.E A/L Examination: 274,304Number eligible for […]
Z Score Cut-off Marks of 2022 A/L- 2022/2023 University Selection released
Update: 1 Dec 2023 – The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released Z-Score Cut-off Marks for University Admission for the Academic Year 2022/2023 (Based on the Results of the GCE A/L Examination 2022) UNIVERSITY ADMISSION – ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023 Cut off Marks for Previous years 2021 A/L Last year minimum Z-score cut-off marks for 2021/2022 […]
Apply UGC University Admissions – 2022 A/L Academic Year 2022/2023
If you have obtained minimum requirements at GCE A/L 2022 then you can now apply for university admissions for the academic year 2022/23. Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman University Grants Commission (UGC) said that you can submit your applications online via https://www.ugc.ac.lk/ from today (Sept. 14) until October 05. Online Applications for University Admission – Academic […]
Can a full-time state university student follow another degree?
According to the University Grants Commission (UGC) university admission handbook for 2019-2020 in Sri Lanka, a full-time state university student is not eligible to follow another degree at a state university under UGC or other higher state education institutes that offers free education as internal students. The following categories of students do not qualify for […]
What’s the difference between Special Degrees and Honours Degrees?
If you’re considering pursuing a degree at a Sri Lankan national university, you may have come across the terms “Special Degrees” and “Honours Degrees.” You may be wondering if there’s any difference between these two types of degrees. According to the University Grants Commission Student Handbook, there is no difference between Special Degrees and Honours […]
Apply University Admissions- UGC Academic Year 2021- 2022 based on 2021 A/L exam
The chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Professor Sampath Amaratunga, said that the call for applications for university admission for the 2021/2022 academic year will begin on September 5. The Chairman mentioned the following important points: 42,519 students are expected to be given the opportunity to enter the university for 2021-2022. The number is […]
Z Score Cut-off Marks of 2020 A/L- 2020/2021 Academic Year University Selection
University Selection Cut-off Marks for the Academic Year 2020/2021 based on the GCE (A/L) Examination in 2020 has been released. Accordingly, Cut-off marks for both New & Old Syllabus as been released today (29th October 2021). Minimum Z-scores for selection to courses of study of universities in respect of each district and detailed information of […]
University reopening date? 2021 November
Vaccination program for university students to be completed at the end of October 2021, said Prof Sampath Amaratunge Chairman of the University Grants Commision UGC of Srilanka. He said they would be able to re-open universities starting from November 2021. During the first stage, universities to be opened for Fourth year and Third year students. […]