🎓 SLIATE HND Admission 2026 Applications Open – Apply Online for Higher National Diploma Courses
The Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE) has officially called applications for Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes – Academic Year 2026. Students who have passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination (2025 or previous years) can now submit their applications online.
📢 Important Notice
Applications are accepted ONLY through the official online application portal.
Applications submitted by any other method will not be accepted.
Applications are accepted ONLY through the official online application portal.
Applications submitted by any other method will not be accepted.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Institution | Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE) |
| Programme | Higher National Diploma (HND) |
| Academic Year | 2026 |
| Eligible Candidates | G.C.E. A/L 2025 & Previous Years |
| Application Method | Online Only |
| Application Fee | Rs.1,000 |
| Payment Method | GovPay |
| Closing Date | 03 August 2026 |
📚 HND Courses Available
- Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA)
- Higher National Diploma in Business Administration (HNDBA)
- Higher National Diploma in Business Finance (HNDBF)
- Higher National Diploma in Information Technology (HNDIT)
- Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
- Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
- Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics)
- Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying (HNDQS)
- Higher National Diploma in Building Services Engineering (HNDBSE)
- Higher National Diploma in English
- Higher National Diploma in Food Technology (HNDFT)
- Higher National Diploma in Management (HNDM)
- Higher National Diploma in Project Management (HNDPM)
- Higher National Diploma in Agriculture (HNDT)
- Higher National Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management (HNDTHM)
✅ Admission Highlights
- Students can select up to 10 ATI & Course combinations.
- Selection is based on Z-Score or an approved marking scheme depending on the course.
- Priority is given to applicants below 23 years of age.
- Medium of instruction is English.
- Full-Time programmes are FREE OF CHARGE.
- Part-Time programmes are conducted during weekends.
- Limited hostel facilities are available at selected ATIs.
💰 Application Fee
✔ Rs.1,000 Application Fee
✔ Payment via GovPay
✔ Keep your Transaction Reference Number (TRN)
✔ Send signed application and payment receipt by registered post to your first preferred ATI.
✔ Rs.1,000 Application Fee
✔ Payment via GovPay
✔ Keep your Transaction Reference Number (TRN)
✔ Send signed application and payment receipt by registered post to your first preferred ATI.
📥 Important Links
📝 Apply Online 📚 View Course Details 📖 Admission Guidelines PDF 🇬🇧 Gazette Notice (English) 🇱🇰 Gazette Notice (Sinhala) 🇮🇳 Gazette Notice (Tamil)
📌 Before You Apply
- Read the Admission Guideline carefully.
- Check course eligibility before applying.
- Pay the application fee via GovPay.
- Submit your online application before 03 August 2026.
- Print the application and send it with the payment receipt to your first preferred ATI.
📢 Latest Update
The online application portal is now active. Eligible applicants are advised to submit their applications as early as possible without waiting until the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
The online application portal is now active. Eligible applicants are advised to submit their applications as early as possible without waiting until the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
