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2026 exam
9 August 2026
Results released: 2 September 2026
All-island cut-off marks
| Year | Sinhala medium | Tamil medium | At or above the cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 139 | 135 | 56,000 of 289,867 (19.32%) |
| 2025 | 140 | 134 | 51,969 of 303,671 (17.11%) |
- The Ministry of Education has said there is no decision to abolish the Grade 5 Scholarship exam.
- District cut-off marks are published separately each year; we only list figures from the Department's own documents.
Sources
- Department of ExaminationsDepartment of Examinations: Grade 5 Scholarship 2026 timetable (2 June 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Department of ExaminationsDepartment of Examinations: Performance of candidates, Grade 5 Scholarship 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- News reportAda Derana: Grade 5 results released (2 September 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Department of ExaminationsMinistry of Education: education reform announcement (August 2025) (opens in a new tab)
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