University Admission 2025/2026 - All Updates
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University Admission
2025 / 2026
Based on G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination — Year 2025 · www.ugc.ac.lk
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📅 Important Dates
Applications Open
28 April 2026
Online applications begin
Closing Date
19 May 2026
No late applications accepted
Uni-Code Changes
2 Weeks After Closing
Preference order editable online
Handbook Price
Rs. 1,000/=
From UGC or distributing agents
✅ Minimum Requirements for Admission
- A At least 'S' grades in all three approved subjects in one sitting, within a maximum of three (03) attempts.
- B A minimum mark of 30% for the Common General Paper. Candidates scoring below 30% are not eligible for registration in the current academic year.
- C A valid National Identity Card (NIC) is mandatory when applying online.
- D Applications must be submitted online only via www.ugc.ac.lk. Hand delivery is not permitted.
- E The printed online application must be sent via registered post to the Deputy Secretary/University Admissions, UGC, No. 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07 in an A4-sized envelope.
Candidates with below 30% in the General Paper may use a passing score from a previous attempt (within 3 attempts), OR re-sit to qualify in a future academic year. False declarations will result in permanent disqualification.
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🎨 Practical / Aptitude Test Courses
Candidates applying for the following courses must apply and pass the practical/aptitude test conducted by the respective university. Contact the Registrar of the relevant university directly. Passing the test alone is not sufficient — candidates must also meet the cut-off Z-score.
| Course of Study | University / Institute | Uni-Code |
|---|---|---|
| Arts (SP) – Mass Media | Sripalee Campus, Univ. of Colombo | 020S |
| Arts (SP) – Performing Arts | Sripalee Campus, Univ. of Colombo | 041S |
| Architecture | University of Moratuwa | 023G |
| Design | University of Moratuwa | 024G |
| Fashion Design & Product Dev. | University of Moratuwa | 034G |
| Music | Univ. of Sri Jayewardenepura | 068C |
| Music | University of Jaffna | 068E |
| Music | Eastern University (SVIAS) | 068Y |
| Music | Univ. of Visual & Performing Arts | 068Z |
| Dance | University of Jaffna | 069E |
| Dance | Eastern University (SVIAS) | 069Y |
| Dance | Univ. of Visual & Performing Arts | 069Z |
| Art & Design | University of Jaffna | 070E |
| Drama & Theatre | Eastern University (SVIAS) | 071Y |
| Drama & Theatre | Univ. of Visual & Performing Arts | 071Z |
| Visual & Technological Arts | Eastern University (SVIAS) | 072Y |
| Physical Education | University of Jaffna | 081E |
| Physical Education | Sabaragamuwa University | 081L |
| Sports Science & Management | Univ. of Sri Jayewardenepura | 082C |
| Sports Science | University of Kelaniya | 141D |
| Sports Science & Management | Sabaragamuwa University | 082L |
| Visual Arts | Univ. of Visual & Performing Arts | 085Z |
| Landscape Architecture | University of Moratuwa | 097G |
| Film & Television Studies | University of Kelaniya | 100D |
🚫 Disqualification Categories
- 1.Sat for A/L Examination on more than three (03) occasions.
- 2.Currently or previously registered as an internal student in a State University or Higher Educational Institute under the Universities Act No.16 of 1978.
- 3.Registered under free education at Bhiksu University, Buddhist & Pali University, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, University of Vocational Technology, or Ocean University (registered 2017 onwards).
- 4.Registered in a College of Education as an internal student.
- 5.Registered in a 3-year diploma programme under the University of Vocational Technology.
- 6.Registered full-time in an HND (SLIATE) or NDES (NAITA/IET) programme of 3+ years — unless withdrawn within 60 days of the last registration date.
- 7.Accepted a foreign scholarship through the Ministry of Education for a first-degree course.
- 8.Already holds a first degree from any of the above institutions.
- 9.Made a false declaration or produced forged documents in any previous or current application.
Suspended Courses (Gampaha Wickramarachchi University): Selection for Indigenous Medicinal Resources, Biomedical Technology, Health Information & ICT, Indigenous Pharmaceutical Technology, Health Tourism, Yoga & Parapsychology, Social Studies in Indigenous Knowledge, and Service Management is temporarily suspended for 2025/2026 due to curriculum reviews.
🔢 About Uni-Codes & Preferences
- →There are 255 Uni-Codes across 121 courses in 16 National Universities, 2 Campuses, and 2 Higher Educational Institutes.
- →Candidates may mark up to a maximum of 125 preferences and should list them from highest to lowest preference.
- →Preferences can be changed online within 2 weeks from the application closing date. A signed printed copy must be posted by registered mail.
- →The registration fee for the selected course is Rs. 50/=, payable online or at Bank of Ceylon / People's Bank.
- →An Anti-Ragging Declaration must be printed and submitted at the time of university enrolment.
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