Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves New School Admission Circulars for Grades 1-11

The Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the issuance of new circular instructions concerning student admissions to government schools. These directives will introduce revised admission procedures for Grades 2 to 11, excluding Grades 5 and 6, effective from 2026. Additionally, a separate circular will govern admissions to Grade 1, commencing in 2027. The new measures aim to ensure equal and fair access to education, enhance transparency in the admission process, and minimize irregularities, incorporating feedback from various educational authorities and stakeholders.