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SLIATE HND Courses 2026 – Closing Date Extended for Higher National Diploma Admission

The Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE), under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, has called applications for admission to Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for the Academic Year 2026.

23 August 2026Closing date- Extended

15 CoursesEnglish medium

FreeFull-time courses

The SLIATE HND Courses 2026 Closing Date is Extended. The Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education invites applications for its Higher National Diploma programmes for the 2026 academic year. Candidates who completed the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination in 2025 or earlier years are eligible to apply, subject to the relevant entry qualifications. Applications closing Date is Extended to 23 August 2026.

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கல்வி அமைச்சின் கீழுள்ள இலங்கை மேம்படுத்தப்பட்ட தொழில்நுட்பக் கல்வி நிறுவனம் (SLIATE) 2026 கல்வியாண்டுக்கான உயர் தேசிய டிப்ளோமா (HND) பாடநெறிகளுக்கு விண்ணப்பங்களைக் கோரியுள்ளது. 2025 அல்லது அதற்கு முந்திய வருடங்களில் க.பொ.த. உயர்தரப் பரீட்சையில் சித்தியடைந்தவர்கள் உரிய தகுதிகளின் அடிப்படையில் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம். 15 பாடநெறிகள் ஆங்கில மொழிமூலம் நடத்தப்படும்; முழுநேரப் பாடநெறிகள் இலவசம். விண்ணப்பங்களை sliate.ac.lk ஊடாக இணையவழியில் சமர்ப்பித்து, ரூ. 1,000 கட்டணத்தை GovPay ஊடாக செலுத்த வேண்டும். இறுதி நாள் 2026 ஆகஸ்ட் 03.

🎓 Programme Highlights

Duration2 – 4 Years (Full Time & Part Time)

MediumEnglish

Course feeFree of charge for full-time courses

EligibilityG.C.E. A/L 2025 or earlier (per entry qualifications)

Closing date03 August 2026

📚 SLIATE HND Courses 2026 – Available Programmes

HND in Accountancy (HNDA) HND in Business Administration (HNDBA) HND in Business Finance (HNDBF) HND in Engineering (Civil) HND in Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) HND in Engineering (Mechanical) HND in Quantity Surveying (HNDQS) HND in Building Services Engineering (HNDBSE) HND in English HND in Food Technology (HNDFT) HND in Information Technology (HNDIT) HND in Management (HNDM) HND in Project Management (HNDPM) HND in Agriculture (HNDT – Agriculture) HND in Tourism & Hospitality Management (HNDTHM)

SLIATE HND Courses 2026 admission notice – Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education

📄 Official notice — SLIATE Higher National Diploma (HND) admission 2026

📝 Application Process

Apply online only through the SLIATE online application portal.
Read the Admission Guidelines available with the online application before applying.
Select up to 10 ATI and HND programme combinations based on your preferences.
Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,000 via GovPay.
Enter the Transaction Reference Number (TRN) from the payment receipt in the online application.
Submit the online application and print the system-generated application.
Sign the printed application and send it, with the GovPay receipt, by registered post to your first-preferred ATI.
Ensure your application reaches SLIATE on or before 03 August 2026.

📅 Closing date: Your application must reach SLIATE on or before 03 August 2026 (2026.08.03).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?

Candidates who completed the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination in 2025 or previous years, subject to the relevant entry qualifications.

What courses are available?

15 HND programmes, covering accountancy, business, three engineering streams, quantity surveying, building services, English, food technology, IT, management, project management, agriculture, and tourism & hospitality.

What is the medium, duration, and fee?

English medium; 2–4 years (full-time and part-time). Full-time courses are free of charge.

How do I apply?

Apply online via the SLIATE portal, pay Rs. 1,000 through GovPay, enter the TRN, submit and print the application, then post the signed printout with the receipt to your first-preference ATI.