The Department of Examinations will begin evaluating answer scripts for the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination on August 20, with results expected within approximately one month.

The Department of Examinations has announced the commencement of the marking process for the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, scheduled to begin on August 20. According to Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Liyanage, the evaluation is expected to be completed within a relatively short timeframe, allowing authorities to announce results within roughly one month of the marking process starting.

The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination was administered nationally on August 9, with a total of 294,089 students participating across the country. The examination determines scholarship allocations for students transitioning to secondary education.