
Cut-off Marks for Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2024 Released

The cut-off marks, which determine the eligibility for students to advance to the next stages of the selection process, have been published on the official website of the Department.
The cut-off marks vary across districts, reflecting the performance of candidates in each region. Students who have achieved the required scores will now be eligible for further assessments and scholarships, which aim to support talented individuals in their educational journey.
Candidates and parents are urged to check the official website for detailed district-wise results. The Department of Examinations has also provided guidelines on the next steps for successful candidates, including the process for applying for scholarship grants.
See the list of cut-off marks below:
No. | District | Sinhala Medium | Tamil Medium |
01 | Colombo | 143 | 141 |
02 | Gampaha | 143 | 141 |
03 | Kalutara | 143 | 141 |
04 | Kandy | 143 | 141 |
05 | Matale | 143 | 141 |
06 | Nuwara Eliya | 136 | 139 |
07 | Galle | 143 | 141 |
08 | Matara | 143 | 141 |
09 | Hambantota | 139 | 139 |
10 | Jaffna | - | 139 |
11 | Killinochchi | - | 139 |
12 | Mannar | 130 | 138 |
13 | Vavuniya | 130 | 139 |
14 | Mullaitivu | 130 | 138 |
15 | Batticaloa | 130 | 139 |
16 | Ampara | 136 | 139 |
17 | Trincomalee | 135 | 138 |
18 | Kurunegala | 143 | 141 |
19 | Puttalam | 137 | 138 |
20 | Anuradhapura | 137 | 138 |
21 | Polonnaruwa | 137 | 138 |
22 | Badulla | 137 | 139 |
23 | Monaragala | 137 | 138 |
24 | Ratnapura | 139 | 136 |
25 | Kegalle | 143 |