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University Qualification by Stream (2025)
Number of students qualified for university admission across various subject streams in 2025.
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Govt. to introduce major higher education reforms aligned with school ...
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government has planned to introduce relevant changes in the higher education sector in alignment with the new reforms being implemented in the primary and secondary education sectors. The Prime Minister made these remarks in parliament while responding to questions raised by Member of Parliament Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka, according to the Prime Minister’s Media Division. The Prime Minister further stated: “A special expert committee appointed for this purpose has been in operation over the past six months, and based on the report of this panel, existing issues in the higher education sector will be identified and the necessary reforms will be implemented. “A total number of 281,810 students sat for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, of whom 176,538 qualified for university admission. Following the subject streams, the number of qualified students is as follows: 32,935 in Biological Sciences, 23,012 in Physical Sciences, 39,608 in Commerce, 58,269 in Arts, 4,199 in the General Stream, 12,472 in Engineering Technology, and 6,043 in Bio-Systems Technology and 42,937 students are expected to be admitted to universities. “While ensuring the quality of education, the Government gives priority to improving facilities for university students. It has also been decided to maintain the intake for first-degree admissions at the same level as in previous years. “A new course in Geographic Information Systems has been introduced at the University of Ruhuna, and a course in Electronic and Intelligent Systems Engineering has been introduced at the University of Peradeniya from the academic year 2025/2026. Fifty students will be enrolled for each of these new programmes. Steps have already been completed to release the cut-off marks and forward the registration lists to the respective universities. “Responding to a question raised by the Member of Parliament K. Kader Mastan regarding preschool education, the Prime Minister stated: “As most preschools in the country are managed by the private sector, the Ministry currently has no provision to offer permanent appointments or salaries to their staff. However, steps are already being taken to provide a certain allowance to volunteer teachers in selected preschools under Provincial Councils. “By 2027, the entire preschool education system is expected to undergo comprehensive reform, with necessary measures being jointly undertaken by the Ministry of Educati...
Grade 06 education reforms to begin in January 2027 - PM Harini
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya says Grade 06 education reforms will be implemented in January 2027. Addressing Parliament today (05), PM Amarasuriya said all preparations for the reforms are underway. Commenting on the modules for Grade 06, she noted that the committee appointed to review previously printed modules, which were found to have issues, has completed its study, suggested amendments, and finalized discussions. The revised modules will be sent for printing this month, PM Amarasuriya said. She further stated that teacher training under the new reforms will commence in June, with funds already allocated for the purpose. The Education Minister added that briefings for teachers, parents, and students on the reforms will begin in July. Amarasuriya made the remarks in response to questions raised by Opposition MP Chamara Samapath Dassanayake. (Newswire) 2026-05-05
A New Era in Higher Education, ETEducation - State Naukri
Chandrakant Patil, Minister of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra As Maharashtra prepares to roll out major higher education reforms under NEP 2020, the State is positioning itself as a future-ready knowledge and innovation hub. From the introduction of four-year undergraduate programmes and research-focused Honours degrees to flexible learning pathways, Academic Bank of ...
New education reforms to be launched next year under five main pillars
The Chairperson said that the new education reforms are to be implemented under 05 main pillars. Accordingly, she pointed out that these new education reforms are to be introduced under the main pillars of introducing a new syllabus, developing human resources, developing infrastructure, educating the public and proper assessment and evaluation.
