Undergraduate Cadetship Programme – Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has announced applications for its prestigious Undergraduate Cadetship Programme, offering 31 degree programmes across diverse fields, including Medicine, Law, Engineering, and Management. The closing date for applications is June 6, 2025.

Programme Highlights

• Monthly Allowance: Selected cadets will receive a generous monthly stipend of LKR 105,000.
• Compulsory Service: Graduates must serve in the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, or Air Force for a stipulated period.
• Degree Programmes:

1. BSc in Strategic Studies and International Relations
2. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
3. BSc in Aeronautical Engineering
4. BSc in Biomedical Engineering
5. BSc in Building Services Engineering
6. BSc in Civil Engineering
7. BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
8. BSc in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
9. BSc in Mechanical Engineering
10. BSc in Mechatronic Engineering
11. BSc in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
12. BSc in Marine Engineering
13. Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
14. BSc in Computer Science
15. BSc in Computer Engineering
16. BSc in Software Engineering
17. BSc in Data Science and Business Analytics
18. BSc in Management and Technology
19. BSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
20. BA in Sociology
21. BA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
22. BSc in Financial Analysis
23. BSc in Police Science
24. BSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice
25. BSc in Engineering Technology (Construction Technology)
26. BSc in Architecture
27. BSc in Quantity Surveying (QS)
28. BSc in Surveying Science
29. BSc in Geoinformatics
30. BSc in Information Technology
31. BSc in Information Systems

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have completed G.C.E. A/L (local or equivalent foreign qualifications) with minimum grades as specified for each programme.
• Physical Standards: Height, weight, and vision requirements vary by service (Army, Navy, Air Force). For instance:
  • Male cadets: Minimum height of 5’6” (Army/Navy) or 5’5” (Air Force).
  • Female cadets: Minimum height of 5’3” (Army/Navy) or 5’2” (Air Force).
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English and Sinhala/Tamil is mandatory.

Key Dates & Application Process

• Application Deadline: June 6, 2025.
• How to Apply: Exclusively online via KDU’s official website (www.kdu.ac.lk). A non-refundable fee of LKR 2,000 applies.
• Selection: Includes written exams, interviews, and medical tests. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via the university’s website.

Post-Graduation Commitment

Cadets will undergo mandatory military training before degree commencement and serve in the tri-forces post-graduation, contributing to national defence while leveraging their academic expertise.