Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament today (06) that student admissions to state universities for the 2025/2026 academic year will commence in the first week of September 2026.
She said that following the release of university cut‑off marks, all student registration lists will be forwarded to the respective universities by August 31, 2026.
The exact dates for the start of courses will be determined individually by each university, she further said.
This year, 281,810 students sat for the Advanced Level Examination, of whom 176,538 qualified for university admission.
PM Amarasuriya noted that out of them, 42,937 students are expected to be admitted to state universities.
She added that while the intake for first degree programs will not be increased this year, steps are being taken to expand facilities and ensure a more effective and quality education system for students. (Newswire)
