University of Peradeniya Agriculture Special Degree Intake 2025/2026 – Applications Open
The University of Peradeniya, Faculty of Agriculture, invites applications for admission to three Bachelor of Science Honours degree programmes under special provisions for the 2025/2026 academic year.
This special intake is intended for eligible candidates working in relevant industries and institutions.
The degree programmes are conducted on a full-time basis over four years. Applicants must submit their completed applications through their respective Heads of Institutions on or before 31 October 2026.
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ University: University of Peradeniya
🏢 Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture
🎓 Admission Type: Intake Under Special Provisions
📚 Academic Year: 2025/2026
🎯 Programmes: Three B.Sc. Honours Degrees
⏳ Duration: Four Years
🗣️ Medium of Instruction: English
👤 Age Limit: Below 40 Years on the Closing Date
💼 Experience: Five Years of Relevant Work Experience
📝 Selection: Entrance Examination / Oral Examination as Applicable
📄 Application Method: Through the Relevant Head of Institution
⏰ Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Official Notice
1. Available Degree Programmes
Applications are invited for the following programmes:
1. B.Sc. Honours in Agricultural Technology & Management
2. B.Sc. Honours in Animal Science & Fisheries
3. B.Sc. Honours in Food Science & Technology
All three programmes are four-year, full-time degrees offered through the Faculty of Agriculture.
2. B.Sc. Honours in Agricultural Technology & Management
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements to be eligible to sit for the entrance examination.
A. Diploma Qualification
A two-year Diploma in Agriculture or Animal Production/Animal Husbandry from an eligible institution, including:
- A School of Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture.
- A School of Animal Production of the Department of Animal Production & Health.
- Aquinas University College.
- SLIATE.
- Affiliated University Colleges.
- Another recognised institution approved by the Ministry of Higher Education.
B. Academic Qualifications
G.C.E. Ordinary Level:
Six passes in one sitting, including four credit passes, with Science among the credit subjects.
G.C.E. Advanced Level:
Passes in at least three subjects at a single attempt from:
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Zoology
- Physics
- Biology
- Mathematics (Pure or Applied)
- Agriculture
C. Work Experience
Five years of work experience as a permanent employee in the government or private sector in Agriculture, Animal Production or a related field, after obtaining the relevant diploma.
The five-year requirement is assessed as at the application closing date.
Course Fee: Not specified in the advertisement.
3. B.Sc. Honours in Animal Science & Fisheries
Applicants must satisfy all the following requirements.
A. Diploma Qualification
A two-year Diploma in Agriculture or Animal Production from an eligible institution, including the recognised institutions described in the official notice.
B. G.C.E. Advanced Level
Passes in three subjects at a single attempt from:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology (or Botany and Zoology)
- Agriculture
C. G.C.E. Ordinary Level
Six passes at a single sitting, including credit passes in:
- Mathematics
- Science
- A Language (Sinhala, Tamil or English)
D. Work Experience
Five years of experience in an industry or institution related to Animal Production or Agriculture, after obtaining the relevant diploma.
E. Course Fee
Rs. 100,000 per year
4. B.Sc. Honours in Food Science & Technology
The advertisement specifies the following selection criteria.
A. G.C.E. Advanced Level
Passes in three subjects at a single sitting from:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology (or Botany and Zoology)
B. Work Experience
Five years of work experience in food industries or institutions, assessed as at the application closing date.
C. Selection Examinations
Applicants must successfully complete:
- An entrance examination conducted by the Faculty.
- An oral examination conducted by the Faculty.
D. Course Fee
Rs. 50,000 per year
5. General Admission Conditions
The advertisement specifies the following conditions:
Age Limit: Applicants must be below 40 years of age on the application closing date.
Medium of Instruction: English.
Maximum Entrance Examination Attempts: Three.
Study Mode: Full-time.
Heads of the relevant industries or institutions are expected to make arrangements for scholarships or leave for selected candidates to follow the degree programmes.
6. Course Fees
| Degree Programme | Advertised Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Technology & Management | Not specified |
| Animal Science & Fisheries | Rs. 100,000 |
| Food Science & Technology | Rs. 50,000 |
These amounts are annual course fees where stated, not total four-year programme costs.
7. How to Apply
Application forms and further details can be obtained from the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.
Official Faculty Website:
Completed applications must be forwarded through the respective Heads of Institutions to:
Assistant Registrar
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Application Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Obtaining Application Forms by Post
Applicants requesting forms and relevant particulars by post should send:
- A self-addressed stamped envelope measuring 9 × 4 inches.
- A bank deposit slip for Rs. 1,000.
The advertisement lists the following payment accounts:
People’s Bank – Peradeniya
Account No.: 057100121338023
Bank of Ceylon – Peradeniya
Account No.: 0001273343
Applicants should confirm payment instructions with the Faculty before making a deposit.
8. Entrance Examination
An entrance examination involving written and oral assessment is announced for selecting students under the special provisions.
The exact examination date is not specified in the advertisement.
The maximum permitted number of attempts is three.
9. Important Notes
- This is a special intake for eligible industry and institutional candidates.
- All programmes are four-year, full-time degrees.
- Applicants must satisfy the programme-specific entry requirements.
- The age limit is below 40 years on 31 October 2026.
- Five years of relevant experience is required, with the applicable conditions varying by programme.
- Completed applications must be forwarded through the respective Heads of Institutions.
- Applications must reach the Assistant Registrar on or before 31 October 2026.
10. Official Source
Institution: University of Peradeniya
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture
Advertisement: Intake Under Special Provisions – Academic Year 2025/2026
Issued By: Acting Registrar, University of Peradeniya
Official Website: https://www.pdn.ac.lk/agri
Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Source Note:This information has been prepared with reference to the official advertisement and relevant institutional sources. Applicants are advised to verify all details from the official source before applying.
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