2018 State Uni. intake hiked by 1,180
View(s):Arrangements are being made to admit about 1,180 more students than the previous year, into State universities in 2018, said Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. Mr Kariyawasam said on Tuesday, in Kuliyapitiya, Kurunegala, that, for the first time, 160 more students are to be admitted into the Medical Faculties this year.
“Others will be admitted into the Faculties of Management- 285 ,Technology- 225, Engineering- 50, Science- 200 and IT- 80,” the Minister said. He said 2 new Medical Faculties are to be established in Wayamba and Sabaragamuwa Universities this year, along with 33 new Degree courses introduced to all State universities this year.