Grade 5 scholarship exam paper leak : New SC order


The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to submit a detailed report on the investigation into the leaking of questions from the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination.

The CID has been ordered by the court to submit a detailed report on the investigation by 09.00 am tomorrow (Dec 19).

The Grade 05 Scholarship Examination was held in September with 323,879 students sitting for the exam.

A practice paper with questions similar to some of the questions in the first paper of the scholarship exam was circulated by a tuition teacher in the Alawwa area prior to the exam.

The Department of Examinations launched an investigation into the matter following complaints filed by various parties, while a complaint was also lodged by a Deputy Commissioner of the Department, prompting an investigation by the CID.

The Police thereafter, arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged leaking of questions from the Grade 5 scholarship exam. 

Related News

img

Education ministry allocated Rs. 328 bn in Appropriation Bill 2027 

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has been allocated Rs. 328 billion under Appropriation Bill 2027, which has been…

Read More
img

New subject on entrepreneurship and financial literacy for Grade 6 from 2027: PM 

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced a new subject focusing on entrepreneurship and financial literacy will be introduced for Grade 6…

Read More
img

University of Jaffna commences 41st General Convocation across nine sessions 

The 41st General Convocation of the University of Jaffna commenced grandly at the University Indoor Stadium on October 6 led by the…

Read More
img

PM pledges full education ministry support to popularise scout movement at grassroots level

Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has agreed to extend the full support of the Education Ministry to implement…

Read More
img

Over 100 Sri Lankan students receive scholarships to study in Russia

More than 100 Sri Lankan students have been selected for higher education in Russia this year under the Russian State Scholarship Programme…

Read More

Courses