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Sri Lanka's A-Level Cut-Off Marks for University Admissions Due Next Month
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Sri Lanka's A-Level Cut-Off Marks for University Admissions Due Next Month

From Lankadeepa · () Sinhala

Translated from Sinhala, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sri Lanka's University Grants Commission will announce cut-off marks for university admissions next month.
  • Over 92,000 applications have been submitted for university enrollment based on the recent A-Level exam results.
  • Approximately 42,937 students are expected to be admitted to universities, with plans for new degree programs.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka announced that the cut-off marks for university admissions, based on the recent Advanced Level (A-Level) examination results, will be released in the first week of next month. This announcement comes as the commission prepares to process a significant number of applications for higher education. According to Professor Wasantha Liyanage, Vice Chairman of the UGC, a total of 92,043 applications have been received for university enrollment this year. The commission plans to admit 42,937 students to various universities across the country based on these applications and the established cut-off marks. In addition to the admissions process, the UGC is also planning to introduce several new degree programs to expand the offerings available to students. This move aims to cater to evolving academic and professional needs within the country.

The cut-off marks for university admissions based on the results of the last A-Level exam will be announced in the first week of next month.

โ€” University Grants CommissionAnnouncing the timeline for the release of university admission criteria.
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Originally published by Lankadeepa in Sinhala. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.