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Sri Lanka's Grade 5 Scholarship Exam Held Today
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Sri Lanka's Grade 5 Scholarship Exam Held Today

From Lankadeepa · () Sinhala

Translated from Sinhala, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sri Lanka's Grade 5 scholarship examination, a crucial milestone for students, is scheduled to take place today, August 9, 2026.
  • The examination will commence at 9:30 AM, with the second paper lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes, followed by a short break before the first paper begins at 11:15 AM.
  • A total of 294,089 candidates are expected to sit for the exam at 2,723 centers, with strict entry protocols for students and a ban on parents entering the examination halls.

Sri Lanka's pivotal Grade 5 scholarship examination is set to be conducted today, August 9, 2026. This exam serves as the first significant academic hurdle for young students across the island nation.

All arrangements have been made for the scholarship examination to be held today.

— Indika KumariThe Commissioner General of Examinations confirmed the readiness for the exam.

According to the Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari, all preparations are complete. The examination is scheduled to begin promptly at 9:30 AM. The second paper will be administered for one hour and fifteen minutes, concluding at 10:45 AM. A brief recess will follow, allowing students a short break before the first paper commences at 11:15 AM and concludes at 12:15 PM.

This year's examination will host 294,089 candidates across 2,723 examination centers. Of these, 220,366 candidates are registered for the Sinhala medium, while 73,723 will take the exam in the Tamil medium. Students are instructed to arrive at their respective centers one hour before the examination begins.

The second paper will be held from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM.

— Indika KumariProviding details on the examination schedule.

Authorities have emphasized that parents and guardians will not be permitted to enter the examination halls to ensure a controlled and focused environment for the students.

Parents are not allowed to enter the examination center.

— Indika KumariStating the entry policy for guardians on examination day.
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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.

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