Center for External Examinations
Introduction Center for External Examinations
External Examination Centre within Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the examination process, from setting and administering tests to processing results and issuing certifications. This division is responsible for handling BA (External) Degrees, Higher Diplomas, Diplomas, Advanced Certificate courses and Certificate courses in numerous disciplines.
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Ms. A.M.K.J. Atapattu
Assistant Registrar
Faculty of Post Graduate Studies and Center for External Examinations
The External Examination Centre of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka takes great pride in being the pioneers in Sri Lanka’s Buddhist Education field. For over four decades, we have been the vanguard in developing and designing Buddhist scholars across the globe, while also playing a vital role to ensure the professionalism continuous to be an important icon in the success of Buddhist Education of Sri Lanka.
Vision and Mission
Vision
“To build a transparent system of assessment where excellence, fairness and continuous improvement are the norm, preparing individuals to lead and contribute positively to world.”
Mission
“To deliver comprehensive, accessible and compliant testing and assessment services in a technologically advanced environment while safeguarding the confidentiality of student records.”
Services Provided
- Registration for examinations
- Providing Scholarships
- Publication of Exam Results
- Providing Academic transcripts, degree certificates and detailed result sheets
- Verification services for University issued qualifications
- Student registration and welfare activities
- Awarding Diplomas and Degrees
- Organising Diploma Awarding ceremony and convocation
Course Coordinators
- Professor. Nilantha P. Dissanayake
- Senior Lecturer Dr. Kosala Kumarage
- Senior Lecturer Dr. Ven Kotiyagala Uparathana Thero
- Lecturer (Probationary) Supun Kaluaarchchi
- Lecturer Dr. Nimali Priyangika
- Senior Lecturer Konkadawala Wimaladamma Thero
- Senior Lecturer Dr. Ishanka Malsiri
- Senior Lecturer Ven Baragama Saddananda Thero
Study Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy Degree Course (Ph.D.)
- Master of Philosophy Degree Course (M.Phil.) (02 years)
- Master of Arts Degree Course (01 year) (M.A.)
- Master of Arts Degree Course (With Research Component) (02 years)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies Course (P.G.D.) (01 year)
- Bachelor of Arts General (External) Degree
- Diploma in Buddhism
- Diploma in Pali
- Diploma in Sanskrit
- Diploma in English
- Diploma in Tamil
- Diploma in Buddhist Counselling
- Higher Diploma in Buddhism
- Higher Diploma in Pali
- Higher Diploma in Sanskrit
- Higher Diploma in English
- Higher Diploma in Buddhist Counselling
- Higher Diploma in Tamil
- Language Courses
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