Minimum Requirements for University Admission
Candidates who are pronounced eligible by the Commissioner General of Examinations and have fulfilled the following requirements are eligible for university admission;
(a) at least ‘S’ Grades; in all three approved subjects; and
(b) a minimum mark of 30% for the Common General Paper
Note 1: Candidates who are pronounced ineligible by the Commissioner General of Examinations due to not satisfying (b) above are also allowed to apply for university admission only if they have already satisfied at previous attempt/attempts or would satisfy at any future attempt the said requirement within the three attempts allowed to sit the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination for the purpose of university admission.
Note 2: Students who got themselves registered in a Higher Educational Institution / Institute based on the results of the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination held in 2006 or prior to 2006 are eligible to apply for admission based on the 2009 G.C.E (A/L) result, only if they have withdrawn their registration within a period of 30 days from the last date given for registration. Such applicants should send along with the application, a copy of the letter issued by the University concerned regarding the cancellation of registration.
The 30 day concession stated herein does not apply to candidates who got selected to fill a vacancy or who got selected to any course of study under special provisions, based on the results of the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination held in 2006 or prior to 2006.
Note 3: Further, the 30 day concession given to withdraw the registration at a Higher Educational Institution / Institute does not apply to students from the 2007G.C.E. (A/L) Examination onwards.
Method of obtaining the Prescribed Form and other particulars about University AdmissionEvery application for admission should be made in the prescribed form issued with the Handbook on university admission, which is obtainable from the University Grants Commission Secretariat, No. 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07 or from the Distributing Agents appointed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on payment of cash, from 03.02.2010.
Prospective candidates are hereby informed that a ‘Computer Data Sheet’ and a large envelope (30 cm X 25 cm) would be issued along with the Admissions Handbook titled, “Admission to Undergraduate Courses of the Universities in Sri Lanka - Academic Year 2009/2010” which will contain the application for university admission. Candidates have to ensure that they have received all those documents when the Handbook is purchased.
(i) The list of Distributing Agents appointed by the UGC is appended below. Application forms could be obtained from them by making a cash payment of Rs. 200/= in respect of each application form.
(ii) Application forms could also be obtained by post. When application forms are obtained by post, the applicants should make a deposit of Rs. 200/= in respect of each application form at any Branch of the Bank of Ceylon or People’s Bank to the credit of the UGC Collection Account No. 0002323287 at Torrington Branch of the Bank of Ceylon or Collection Account No. 167-1-001-4-3169407 at Town Hall Branch of the People’s Bank by filling in the paying-in-voucher provided by the Bank. The counterfoil of the paying-in-voucher duly authenticated by the Bank seal and the signature of an authorized officer on such counterfoil should be sent along with the request for application forms.
Every request for an application form by post should be made to the Senior Assistant Secretary (University Admissions), University Grants Commission, No. 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07 by a letter, giving name of the applicant and the medium in which the applicant wishes to have the Handbook on admission procedure. In addition, a self addressed un-stamped envelope of not less than 35 c.m. X 24 c.m. in size should be forwarded.
Closing Date for applicationsThe closing date of applications will be 26.02.2010. Completed application forms could be handed over or sent by registered post addressed to the Senior Assistant Secretary (University Admissions), University Grants Commission, No. 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07. No applications will be entertained after 26.02.2010.
In addition, candidates who wish to be considered for admission to the under mentioned courses of study should apply to the respective university to sit the Aptitude Test, to be conducted by those universities. The University concerned will publish a press notice calling for applications to sit the Aptitude Test and the candidate may contact the Registrar of the respective university for further particulars.
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Course of Study |
University / Campus / Institute |
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Information Technology |
MRT |
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Design (Architecture) |
MRT |
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Architecture |
MRT |
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Fashion Design & Product Development |
MRT |
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Information Technology & Management |
MRT |
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Arts (SP) |
Sripalee |
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Management & Information Technology |
KLN |
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Information & Communication Technology |
RUSL Vavuniya UCSC |
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Dance |
UJA UVPA SVIAS |
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Music |
UJA UVPA SVIAS |
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Art & Design |
UJA |
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Drama & Theatre |
UVPA SVIAS |
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Visual & Technological Arts |
SVIAS |
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Art & Sculpture |
UVPA |
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Computing & Information Systems |
SUSL |
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Physical Education |
SUSL |
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Sports Sciences & Management |
SUSL |
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Computer Science & Technology |
UWU |
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Science & Technology |
UWU |
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Entrepreneurship & Management |
UWU |
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Animal Science |
UWU |
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Export Agriculture |
UWU |
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Tea Technology & Value Addition |
UWU |
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Industrial Information Technology |
UWU |
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Mineral Resources & Technology |
UWU |
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Aquatic Resources Technology |
UWU |
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Palm and Latex Technology & Value Addition |
UWU |
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Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management |
UWU |
MRT - University of Moratuwa
KLN - University of Kelaniya
RUSL - Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Sripalee - Sripalee Campus
UCSC - University of Colombo School of Computing
Vavuniya - Vavuniya Campus
UJA - University of Jaffna
UWU - Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
SUSL - Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
SJP - University of Sri Jayewardenepura
UVPA - University of the Visual & Performing Arts
SVIAS - Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies
Chairman
University Grants Commission
DISTRIBUTING AGENTS
01. ColomboS. Godage & Brothers, 675, Maradana Road, Colombo 10
Sadeepa Book Shop, 1060, Maradana Road,Borella Colombo 08
Vijitha Yapa Book Shop, 130, S.De.S. Jayasinghe Mw.,Kohuwala Nugegoda
Vijitha Yapa Book Shop,Unity Plaza, 02,Galle Road,Colombo 04
Vijitha Yapa Book Shop,32, Thurstan Road,Colombo 03
Vijitha Yapa Book Shop,G 6 A, Crescat Boulevard,Colombo 03
Sarasavi Book Shop (Pvt.)Ltd.,30,Stanly Tillakaratne Mawatha, Nugegoda
Sarasavi Book Shop (Pvt.)Ltd., 44/9, Y.M.B.A. Building, Fort.
Sarasavi Book Shop (Pvt.)Ltd., 1/50, Y.M.B.A. Building, Borella.
Sarasavi Book Shop (Pvt.)Ltd., 74, Highlevel Road, Maharagama.
Sasiri (Pvt.) Ltd.,14, High Level Road, Maharagama
Sarasavi Marketing Enterprises, UG 19, People’s Park, Gunasinghepura, Colombo 11
Poobalasingham Book Depot, 340, Sea Street, Colombo 11
Thusitha Book Shop (Pvt.) Ltd., 433 Q,Galle Road, Ratmalana
Sithuruwana Book Shop, 08, Ingiriya Road, Padukka
Victory Book Shop, 21, Yatiyantota Road, Avissawella
Welfare Society, UGC, No. 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07
Sanila Bookshop, 323, Kaduwela Road, Battaramulla
Shanthi Book Depot, 50 Main Street, Gampaha
AmarasirI Publishers, 34, Main Street, Ja-Ela
K.A. Ariyadasa & Co., 32, Main Street, Veyangoda
Sampath Palitha De Seram Book Shop,No. 60, Sampath Finance Building, Kandy Road, Kiribathgoda
Sarasavi Book Shop (Pvt.)Ltd., 87, Minuwangoda Road, Gampaha
Vijitha Yapa Book Shop,135,Rajapaksha Broadway, Negombo
Rohan Book Shop & Hardware Stores, New Kandy Road, Delgoda
Wishwa Book Depot & Publishers, 231/2, Kirindiwela Road, Yakkala
Dileepa Book Shop, No. 07, Pasyala Road, Meerigama
Ganga Bookshop, 134, Kandy Road, Nittambuwa
Orchid Enterprises, 109,Anguruwathota Road, Horana
Wijaya Book Shop, No. 20, Aluthgama Road, Matugama
New Owen Joseph Book Depot, 240, Main Street, Kalutara South.
Lak Isuru (Pvt.) Ltd., 324, Main Street, Panadura
New Pradeepa Book Shop, 51/C, Kalutara Road, Bandaragama.
04. Matale
Malaka Traders (Pvt.) Ltd., 55/57, Main Street, Matale
05. Kandy
Vijitha Yapa Book Shop, 05, Kotugodella Street, Kandy
Dawasa Poth Medura, No. 12, Nuwara Eliya Street, Gampola.
Sarasavi Book Shop (Pvt.)Ltd., 86, D.S. Senanayaka Street, Kandy
Harischandra Pothmedura, No. 36, Cross Street, Kandy
Lanka Central Book Depot, 84, Colombo Street, Kandy
Samudra Book Shop, Peradeniya Road, Kandy
06. Nuwara Eliya
Kumarans Trade (Books) Centre, 19, Daily Fair Complex, Kandy Road, Nuwara Eliya
Nishan Book Shop, Ratmetiya Road, Rikillagaskada
Cheapside Book Shop, 40, Gampola Road, Nawalapitiya
Vijitha Yapa Book Shop, No. 12, Wackwella Road, Galle
G.H. Ariyadasa Book Shop, No. 73, Dangedara Street, Galle
Royal Book Depot, 152, Main Street, Ambalangoda
Vithana Book Shop,04, Baddegama Road, Wanduramba
Sena Book Shop, Elpitiya
Lahiru Book Shop, Selaka Shoping Complex, Galle
H.B. Eramanis Appuhamy & Sons,87,Dharmapala Mawatha, Matara
Weerasinghe Book Shop, Matara Road, Kamburupitiya
Sarasavi Book Shop (Pvt.)Ltd., 74, Kumaratunga Mawatha, Matara
Vijitha Yapa Book Shop, 05 A – 1/1,Dharmapala Mawatha Matara
Muthumala Book Shop, 117, Main Street, Tangalle
M.A.S. Traders, 24, Super Market, Walasmulla
Ruksevana Poth Medura, 92, Dickwella Road, Beliatta
Poobalasingham Book Depot, 04, Hospital Road, Jaffna
Makkamilan Book Shop, No. 3, Bus Stand, Jaffna
Thurka Stationers, Bus Stand View, Chunnakam
11. Vavuniya
Ramachandiras, 20 A, Bus Stand Complex, Vavuniya
12. Trincomalee
Rainbow Minilab (Pte) Ltd.,113,Vidyalayam Road,Trincomalee
13. Batticaloa
Rajah’s Book Centre, 111, Main Street, Batticaloa
Noori Book Shop, Main Street, Kaththankudy
Photo Rio, 120 A, Main Street, Kalmunai
Central Book Shop, Potuvil Road, Akkaraipattu
Weligama Stores, 04th Lane, Ampara
A 2 Z Book Centre, 154, Hospital Road, Nintavur 15
Samanthi Book Shop, 39, Marawila Road, Nattandiya
The Paper House, 12, Colombo Road, Puttalam
Mayura Book Shop, 8, Colombo Road, Chilaw
Samudra Book Shop, 10, Puttalam Road, Kurunegala
Karies Book Shop, 577, Meegahakotuwa, Kuliyapitiya
Sarasavi Printers & Publishers, 24, Dambulla Road, Kurunegala
Richard Trading Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., 64, Parakumba Street, Kurunegala
Sarasavi Marketing Enterprises, 135, Colombo Road, Kurunegala
17. Anuradhapura
Gunasekara & Co.,139, Maithripala Senanayake Mawatha, Anuradhapura
Buddhika Book Shop, 282, Main Street, Bank Place, Anuradhapura
Sanjeewa Pharmacy & Book Shop, No. 136, Main Street, Kekirawa
Muthukuda Paper Corner & Printers, New Town, Thambuththegama
18. Polonnaruwa
Deepani Book Depot, 70, Public Market, Hingurakgoda
Puwasa Book Medura, Hospital Junction, Polonnaruwa
19. Badulla
Jhan’s Book Shop, 89, Lower Street, Badulla
E.M.G. Karunaratne Book Shop, 58,Dharmawijaya Mw.,Bandarawela
Isuru Fair, 80, Nuwara Eliya Road, Welimada.
20. Monaragala
Myson Trade Centre, 26, Main Street, Monaragala
A.D.S. Agencies, No. 14, Main Street, Bibile
21. Kegalle
Sri Lanka Book Shop, 89, Court Junction, Kegalle
Dharmawardene Book Shop, Bus Stand, No. 1, Down Floor,
Anguruwella, Ruwanwella
Lanka Book Shop, 122, Main Street, Warakapola
A.J. Communication & Bookshop, 21 A, Courts Road, Mawanella
22. Ratnapura
Karunaratna Brothers, 16, Church Road, Ratnapura
Jinasiri Trade Centre, 96, Main Street, Balangoda.
Sumanagiri Trade Centre, Main Street, Embilipitiya
Synka Poth Medura, Bus Stand, Kuruwita
20, Ward Place,
Colombo 07.
01/02/2010
