The closing date of accepting applications is May 19.

Two new courses, Software Engineering and Translation Studies have been added to this year's courses.

A total of 24,540 candidates will be selected for 14 state Universities, 03 faculties, and 05 higher educational institutes. in the following manner:

University of Colombo  - 1955
University of Sri Jayewardenepura  - 2950
University of Kelaniya  - 2445
University of Peradeniya  - 2545
University of Moratuwa - 1570
University of Jaffna - 1855
South Eastern University - 1350
Sabaragamuwa University - 1060
University of Ruhuna - 1880
Eastern University - 1110
Rajarata University - 1330
Wayamba University - 870
Uva Wellassa University - 670
University of the Visual & Performing Arts  - 580
Sri Palee Campus - 150
Trincomalee Campus - 255
Vavuniya Campus - 275
Institute of Indigenous Medicine - 220
Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute - 120
University of Colombo School of Computing - 275
Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies - 230
Ramanathan Academy of  Fine arts  - 195
Additional 650 candidatges will be enrolled for Arts courses