Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2026 – Date, Timetable and Instructions
The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka has confirmed that the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2026 will be held on Sunday, 09 August 2026 at 2,723 centres across the island.
📌 Quick Summary
📝 Introduction
The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2026, conducted for the selection of students for schools and the awarding of scholarships, will be held island-wide on Sunday, 09 August 2026. This announcement is important for Grade 5 students, parents, and school principals across Sri Lanka, as it confirms the official examination date, the timetable for both question papers, and the period during which school principals can correct any errors on admission cards.
Admission cards and related documents for school candidates have already been sent to the principals of their respective schools. Principals are responsible for distributing these cards to eligible candidates and providing the necessary instructions relating to the examination.
📅 Key Details
Examination Centres: 2,723 centres throughout the island
Admission Card Amendment Period: 23 July 2026 to 03 August 2026
⏰ Examination Timetable
The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2026 consists of two question papers, held on the same day with a short interval between them.
| Question Paper | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Question Paper II | 9.30 a.m. – 10.45 a.m. | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Question Paper I | 11.15 a.m. – 12.15 p.m. | 1 hour |
🏫 Instructions for School Principals
- Admission cards for school candidates have already been sent to the principals of their respective schools.
- Principals must distribute the admission cards to all eligible candidates and provide them with the necessary examination instructions.
- If there are discrepancies in a candidate’s details on the admission card, principals can make the relevant amendments through the official online examination service.
✏️ Admission Card Amendments
If there are any errors or amendments required in the details of school candidates appearing on their admission cards, the relevant school principal must make the corrections online. This online amendment facility is available from 23 July 2026 to 03 August 2026, through the official Department of Examinations online service.
⚠️ To be used by school principals only, for correcting candidate details on admission cards.
☎️ Contact Details
Pelawatta, Battaramulla
Telephone: 011-2784208 / 011-2784537 / 011-2786616 / 011-2785922 / 011-2785413
Hotline: 1911
Fax: 011-2784422
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පාසල්වලට සිසුන් තෝරා ගැනීම සහ ශිෂ්යාධාර ප්රදානය කිරීම සඳහා පැවැත්වෙන 5 ශ්රේණිය ශිෂ්යත්ව විභාගය – 2026, 2026 අගෝස්තු 09 වන ඉරිදා දිවයින පුරා විභාග මධ්යස්ථාන 2,723 කදී පැවැත්වීමට නියමිතය. අයදුම්කරුවන්ගේ තොරතුරුවල සංශෝධන ඇත්නම්, ඒවා 2026 ජූලි 23 සිට අගෝස්තු 03 දක්වා මාර්ගගත ක්රමය ඔස්සේ සිදුකළ හැකිය.
🇱🇰 தமிழ் விவரங்கள்
பாடசாலைகளுக்கு மாணவர்களைத் தெரிவு செய்வதற்கும் புலமைப்பரிசில் வழங்குவதற்குமான தரம் 5 புலமைப்பரிசில் பரீட்சை – 2026, 2026 ஓகஸ்ட் 09 ஆம் திகதி ஞாயிற்றுக்கிழமை நாடளாவிய ரீதியில் 2,723 பரீட்சை நிலையங்களில் நடைபெறும். பரீட்சார்த்திகளின் விபரங்களில் திருத்தங்கள் இருப்பின், அவற்றை 2026 ஜூலை 23 முதல் ஓகஸ்ட் 03 வரை இணையவழி முறையில் மேற்கொள்ளலாம்.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2026?
The examination will be held on Sunday, 09 August 2026.
How many examination centres will be used?
The examination will be conducted at 2,723 centres throughout the island.
What is the timetable for the question papers?
Question Paper II will be held from 9.30 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. (1 hour 15 minutes), and Question Paper I will be held from 11.15 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. (1 hour).
How can errors on an admission card be corrected?
Errors or amendments in a candidate’s details can be corrected online by the relevant school principal between 23 July 2026 and 03 August 2026, through the official Department of Examinations online service.
Who should I contact if my admission card has an error?
Candidates and parents should contact their school principal, as the online amendment facility is meant to be used by school principals, not candidates or parents directly.
Where can I obtain my admission card?
Admission cards for school candidates have been sent to the principals of their respective schools, and candidates should collect them from their school.
📢 The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2026 will be held on Sunday, 09 August 2026. School principals should ensure admission card amendments are completed by 03 August 2026.
