Grade 5 Scholarship Exam Cut-Off Marks 2026 – District Wise Sinhala & Tamil Medium
The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination Cut-Off Marks 2026 for Sri Lanka can now be checked district-wise for Sinhala Medium and Tamil Medium students. Students and parents can use the table below to check the relevant cut-off mark according to the district and examination medium.
The 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination results were released on 2 September 2026. Candidates can check their individual results online and review the relevant district and medium cut-off marks below.
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2026 – Quick Details
| Examination | Grade 5 Scholarship Examination |
| Year | 2026 |
| Exam Date | 09 August 2026 |
| Results Released | 02 September 2026 |
| Mediums | Sinhala & Tamil |
| Districts | 25 Districts |
Grade 5 Scholarship Cut-Off Marks 2026 – District Wise
Check the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship district cut-off marks for Sinhala Medium and Tamil Medium below. Students should refer to the district and medium under which they sat the examination.
| No. | District | Sinhala Medium | Tamil Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Colombo | 139 | 135 |
| 02 | Gampaha | 139 | 135 |
| 03 | Kalutara | 139 | 135 |
| 04 | Kandy | 139 | 135 |
| 05 | Matale | 139 | 135 |
| 06 | Nuwara Eliya | 133 | 132 |
| 07 | Galle | 139 | 135 |
| 08 | Matara | 139 | 135 |
| 09 | Hambantota | 135 | 133 |
| 10 | Jaffna | — | 133 |
| 11 | Kilinochchi | — | 133 |
| 12 | Mannar | 125 | 131 |
| 13 | Vavuniya | 125 | 132 |
| 14 | Mullaitivu | 125 | 132 |
| 15 | Batticaloa | 125 | 132 |
| 16 | Ampara | 133 | 133 |
| 17 | Trincomalee | 133 | 131 |
| 18 | Kurunegala | 139 | 135 |
| 19 | Puttalam | 133 | 131 |
| 20 | Anuradhapura | 133 | 130 |
| 21 | Polonnaruwa | 133 | 130 |
| 22 | Badulla | 134 | 133 |
| 23 | Monaragala | 134 | 133 |
| 24 | Ratnapura | 135 | 133 |
| 25 | Kegalle | 139 | 135 |
⚠️ Important Note
A dash (—) means that a Sinhala-medium cut-off mark is not shown for the relevant district in the published district list. Students and parents are advised to confirm examination information using the official Department of Examinations results and announcements before making any important decision.
Grade 5 Scholarship Results 2026 Statistics
According to information released following the publication of the results, a total of 294,132 students applied for the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination and 289,867 candidates sat for the examination. Around 56,000 candidates were reported to have scored above the applicable scholarship threshold.
How to Check Grade 5 Scholarship Results 2026
Students can check the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination Results 2026 online using their examination details. Make sure that the examination number is entered correctly when checking the result.
- Open the Grade 5 Scholarship Results 2026 page.
- Open the official examination results service using the provided link.
- Enter the candidate's examination number correctly.
- Check the examination result and total marks.
- Compare the marks with the relevant district and medium cut-off mark.
Check results, media notices and the latest scholarship examination updates online.
Check Results & Media Notice →Frequently Asked Questions
When were the Grade 5 Scholarship Results 2026 released?
The results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination were released on 2 September 2026.
What is the Grade 5 Scholarship cut-off mark for Colombo in 2026?
The published district list shows 139 marks for Sinhala Medium and 135 marks for Tamil Medium in Colombo.
Are Grade 5 Scholarship cut-off marks the same in every district?
No. Cut-off marks can differ according to the district and medium of instruction. Students should check the mark applicable to their own district and examination medium.
Where can I check the Grade 5 Scholarship Results 2026?
Candidates can access the results and related media-notice information through the link provided on this page and verify examination information through the official Sri Lanka Department of Examinations services.
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