Programme Overview

The Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka invites applications from eligible Diploma Holders in Agriculture for admission to the B.Sc. Agriculture Degree under the Special Entry provision for public officers for the academic year 2025/2026.

The date and nature of the written examination will be notified to qualified applicants after applications are shortlisted.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be permanent employees of an eligible organization and satisfy all the following requirements:

1. Diploma: A two-year Diploma in Agriculture from a School of Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture or an Advanced Technological Institute.
2. G.C.E. O/L: Six passes in one sitting, including four credit passes with Science and Mathematics.
3. G.C.E. A/L - Old Syllabus: Passes in at least three subjects in one sitting from Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Agriculture; or
4. G.C.E. A/L - New Syllabus: Passes in at least three subjects in one sitting from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Mathematics and Agriculture.
5. Experience: At least five years of experience, as at the closing date, as a permanent employee in the government or private sector in the field of Agriculture after obtaining the Diploma in Agriculture.

How to Apply

1. Download and complete the official application form.
2. Deposit Rs. 1,000 to Account No. 227-1001-40000-024, People's Bank, Chenkalady Branch, in favour of the Bursar, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
3. Attach the bank slip to the completed application.
4. Forward the application through the respective Head of Institution.
5. Ensure it reaches the address below on or before 30 September 2026.

Postal Address:
Assistant Registrar
Faculty of Agriculture
Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Vantharumoolai, Chenkalady