According to the Department, the attendance records of candidates who applied for the examination have already been forwarded to the relevant Zonal Education Offices through their respective schools.

Candidates are advised to obtain their admission cards through their schools and verify that all personal details are accurate. The Department is expected to issue further instructions and examination guidelines closer to the examination date.

The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is one of Sri Lanka's key national examinations, with thousands of students sitting the test each year for scholarship opportunities and admission to selected schools.