UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DEGREE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2014/2015

COMMON APTITUDE TEST FOR THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMME AT THE RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF AND THE VAVUNIYA CAMPUS OF THE

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to hold the Common Aptitude Test for admission of students for the study programme leading to the Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Accordingly, those who sit and pass the above test will be considered for admission to the Rajarata or the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. The minimum requirements for University Admissions are specified under section 8.4.6 of the Hand Book on “Admission to the Undergraduate courses of the Universities in Sri Lanka Academic year 2014 / 2015” issued by the University Grants Commission (29/30pg).

Applicants who have submitted their applications to the University Grants Commission to be considered for University Admission for the academic year 2014/2015 are required in addition, to apply to sit and pass the Aptitude Test mentioned herein, if they wish to be considered for admission to the above course.

Please note that the Aptitude Test will be held at the following examination centres in English Medium only.

01 Mihintale 02 Jaffna 03 Batticalao 04 Kandy 05 Colombo 06 Badulla 07 Matara 08 Vavuniya

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE APTITUDE TEST

Candidates should fulfill the additional requirements listed in section 8.4.6 of the UGC Hand Book 2014/2015 (Page 29/30) in order to be considered for this programme.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS

1. Candidates are required to prepare their own application form on A4 size paper in English in accordance with the format given below. OR

Download the specimen application form from the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka website http://www.rjt.ac.lk. or Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna website http://www.vau.jfn.ac.lk OR Collect the Application from the Examinations & Academic branch of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka or Examinations & Student Services branch, Vavuniya Campus of University of Jaffna. Hand written applications are not accepted.

2. The Aptitude Test fee of Rs. 500/- can be paid to any branch of the People’s Bank by using the People’s Bank normal cash paying-in-slip drawn in favour of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, People’s Bank Account No. 008-1-001-8-1725841 (Anuradhapura Branch). Please note that the applicants’ copy of the cash-paying-in slip has to be sent along with the application form, whilst retaining a photocopy for applicants’ record. Cheques /Money Orders will not be accepted.

3. Certified copies of the 2014 G.C.E. Advanced Level Certificate, G.C.E. Ordinary Level Certificate and the National Identity Card (or Postal Identity Card) should be sent along with the duly filled application form. (Certificates should be certified by the School Principal or a Justice of Peace and should be placed Official stamp). Original certificates should not be sent.

Notes: i. If any difference exists in the name indicated in the application and the certificates, an affidavit should be submitted to confirm that they relate to one and the same person.

ii. The Admission Cards would be issued to candidates who have satisfied the necessary admission requirements for the Aptitude Test.

iii. Applications will be rejected if:

(a) Candidate does not possess the minimum admission requirements for the Aptitude Test;

(b) Application is not accompanied by a bank cash paying-in-slip and duly certified copies of the 2014 G.C.E. A/L and G.C.E. O/L certificates, and the NIC/Postal ID;

(c) Application is in completed ;

(d) Application is not received before the closing date;

In such instances, the payments made by the candidates will not be refunded under any circumstances.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Applications can be sent only under Registered Cover to reach the Senior Assistant Registrar, Examinations & Academic Division, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale on or before 26th June 2015.

Please indicate on the top left hand corner of the envelope the title “ICT – Aptitude Test 2014/2015”.

DATE OF APTITUDE TEST

Saturday, 25th July 2015 (if there are any changes in the date of examination candidate will be notified.) For further clarifications: - Please contact:

Senior Assistant Registrar (Examinations & Academic) : 025-2266650 Ext:- 2140, 2141, 2142 Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Senior Assistant Registrar (Examinations & Student Services) : 024-2223317 Vavuniya Campus of University of Jaffna

Registrar, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 05th June 2015

SPECIMEN APPLICATION FORM

For Office use only

UNIVERSITY ADMISSION ACADEMIC YEAR 2014/2015 APTITUDE TEST FOR THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMME

1. Name with initials in block letters (Eg: RATHNAYAKA AC) : ......

2. Full Name in block letters : ......

3. Address in block letters : ...... (Admission of the Aptitude Test will be sent to this Address)

4. Sex : Male Female

5. National Identity Card No :

6. Results of G.C.E. (A/L) Examination 2014 :

Index No. District

Z Score Contact: Telephone Nos. E-mail Address

7. Subjects offered & Grade (indicate grade in cage appearing against the respective subject). Higher Mathematics Mathematics/ Combined Mathematics Physics Chemistry Accounting Business Statistics Economics Business Studies Biology Geography Logic & Scientific Method Latin Sanskrit Music (Oriental, Caranatic, Western) Civil Technology Mechanical Technology Electrical, Electronic and Information Technology Information & Communication Technology

8. Results of G.C.E. (O/L) Examination Grade Year Results for : Mathematics

English

9. Have you applied for this course of study for university admission? Yes No (When the application submitted to the U.G.C.)

10. Preferred Examination Centre (Please use “√” symbol) 01 Mihintale 02 Jaffna 03 Batticalao 04 Kandy 05 Colombo 06 Badulla 07 Matara 08 Vavuniya

11. Documents to be attached (please indicate the documents attached with the application form by using “√” symbol in the relevant boxes below. 1. Cash paying-in-slip

2. Certified copy of G.C.E. (A/L) 2014 Examination results

3. Certified copy of G.C.E. (O/L) Examination results

4. Certified copy of National ID Card or Postal ID Card

5. Affidavit in support of change in names appearing in different documents/ certificates, if any.

I certify that the above particulars submitted by me are true and accurate.

...... Date: ...... Signature of Applicant