COLOMBO, October 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Department of Examinations has officially released the re-scrutiny results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, allowing students and parents who submitted appeals to check whether their original examination marks have been revised.
The results were released on Saturday, October 17, following the completion of the appeals and re-scrutiny process conducted by the Department of Examinations.
Candidates who requested a review of their original marks can now access their results through the department’s official online portals.
The announcement marks an important stage for thousands of families awaiting the outcome of their appeals, particularly those whose children narrowly missed scholarship qualifying marks or school admission requirements.
Re-Scrutiny Results Now Available Online
The 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination was held on August 9, with approximately 294,089 students sitting the examination nationwide.
Of these, 220,366 candidates sat the examination in the Sinhala medium, while 73,723 appeared in the Tamil medium.
The original examination results were released on September 2, after which candidates were given an opportunity to request a re-scrutiny of their marks.
The department has now completed the review process and made the outcomes available online.
Re-scrutiny provides candidates with an opportunity to have their examination results reviewed through the department’s established procedures.
However, submitting an appeal does not automatically guarantee an increase in marks, and candidates may find that their original results remain unchanged.
The department has not announced the total number of candidates whose marks were altered following the review.
How to Check the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Re-Scrutiny Results
Parents and students can check the revised results through the official Department of Examinations websites.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official examination results website at https://www.results.exams.gov.lk/.
- Select the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination results listed under the appeals or re-scrutiny category.
- Enter the candidate’s examination index number.
- Submit the details to view the results.
- Download, save or print the result sheet for future reference.
Results can also be accessed through the Department of Examinations’ official website at https://www.doenets.lk/.
Parents are encouraged to use only the official examination portals and avoid unofficial websites requesting students’ personal information.
Why the Grade 5 Scholarship Results Are Important
The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination remains one of Sri Lanka’s most significant national school examinations, with results influencing scholarship eligibility and admission opportunities at certain secondary schools.
For many families, the examination represents an opportunity for children to gain admission to schools offering additional educational facilities and resources.
Students who achieve the required marks may also qualify for scholarship assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements established by the relevant authorities.
Competition is particularly intense in districts where popular schools attract large numbers of applications.
Consequently, even a small change in examination marks following re-scrutiny can be important for candidates whose original results were close to the applicable qualifying thresholds.
Nevertheless, any revision of marks does not automatically guarantee admission to a preferred school, as placement remains subject to the official admission criteria and available vacancies.
Parents Advised to Verify Results Through Official Channels
The Department of Examinations has provided official contact facilities for parents and candidates requiring assistance or clarification regarding examination results.
Those experiencing difficulties accessing their results or requiring additional information may contact the department through the following numbers:
- Examinations Hotline: 1911
- Telephone: 011 278 4208
- Telephone: 011 278 4537
- Telephone: 011 278 5922
The Department of Examinations is located in Pelawatta, Battaramulla.
Parents should retain copies of their children’s revised results and follow subsequent official announcements concerning scholarship eligibility and school admission procedures.
Next Steps Following the Release of Results
With the re-scrutiny process completed, attention will turn to any implications revised marks may have for affected candidates.
Parents whose children receive altered results should verify whether the changes affect their eligibility for scholarship benefits or relevant school admission procedures.
Any further instructions regarding school placement, qualifying marks or administrative requirements will be communicated through the appropriate education authorities.
For candidates whose results remain unchanged, the original marks will continue to apply unless the authorities issue further instructions.
The release of the re-scrutiny results brings an important stage of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination process to a close, providing families with the opportunity to confirm the outcome of their appeals.
Official Examination Results: https://www.results.exams.gov.lk/
Department of Examinations: https://www.doenets.lk/
