UGC cut-offs · 2025/2026
Engineering Z-score cut-off 2025/2026
The lowest Z-score that got a place in Engineering, at every university and in every district, in the newest round the UGC has published.
Engineering සඳහා 2025/2026 Z-score cut-off, විශ්වවිද්යාලය සහ දිස්ත්රික්කය අනුව. ඔයාගේ දිස්ත්රික්කය හොයාගෙන බලන්න.
- Lowest cut-off, any district
- 0.6966
- Highest cut-off, any district
- 2.1689
- Streams that can apply
- Physical Science
- Course
- Code 008 · planned intake 2,238
Cut-offs by university and district
NQC is the UGC's mark for “no qualified candidates” from that district in that round. It can happen for several reasons, so it does not mean the course is closed to the district. Many places are allocated district by district, which is why the same course needs a different Z-score in different districts.
University of Moratuwa2.0291 to 2.1689
| District | Z-score |
|---|---|
| Colombo | 2.0363 |
| Gampaha | 2.0379 |
| Kalutara | 2.0325 |
| Matale | 2.0364 |
| Kandy | 2.0414 |
| Nuwara Eliya | 2.0534 |
| Galle | 2.0403 |
| Matara | 2.0315 |
| Hambantota | 2.0291 |
| Jaffna | 2.0432 |
| Kilinochchi | 2.1689 |
| Mannar | NQC |
| Mullaitivu | NQC |
| Vavuniya | 2.0624 |
| Batticaloa | 2.0769 |
| Ampara | 2.0323 |
| Trincomalee | 2.0682 |
| Kurunegala | 2.0573 |
| Puttalam | 2.0371 |
| Anuradhapura | 2.0381 |
| Polonnaruwa | 2.1203 |
| Badulla | 2.0291 |
| Monaragala | 2.0381 |
| Ratnapura | 2.0333 |
| Kegalle | 2.0461 |
University of Peradeniya1.8674 to 1.9992
| District | Z-score |
|---|---|
| Colombo | 1.8674 |
| Gampaha | 1.8723 |
| Kalutara | 1.8698 |
| Matale | 1.8779 |
| Kandy | 1.8738 |
| Nuwara Eliya | 1.8820 |
| Galle | 1.8740 |
| Matara | 1.8716 |
| Hambantota | 1.8747 |
| Jaffna | 1.8689 |
| Kilinochchi | NQC |
| Mannar | NQC |
| Mullaitivu | NQC |
| Vavuniya | NQC |
| Batticaloa | 1.8745 |
| Ampara | 1.8723 |
| Trincomalee | 1.9276 |
| Kurunegala | 1.8721 |
| Puttalam | 1.8901 |
| Anuradhapura | 1.8675 |
| Polonnaruwa | 1.9992 |
| Badulla | 1.8966 |
| Monaragala | 1.9032 |
| Ratnapura | 1.8723 |
| Kegalle | 1.8713 |
University of Sri Jayewardenepura1.8073 to 1.8650
| District | Z-score |
|---|---|
| Colombo | 1.8079 |
| Gampaha | 1.8080 |
| Kalutara | 1.8204 |
| Matale | NQC |
| Kandy | 1.8106 |
| Nuwara Eliya | 1.8650 |
| Galle | 1.8075 |
| Matara | 1.8106 |
| Hambantota | 1.8087 |
| Jaffna | 1.8073 |
| Kilinochchi | 1.8617 |
| Mannar | NQC |
| Mullaitivu | NQC |
| Vavuniya | 1.8422 |
| Batticaloa | 1.8481 |
| Ampara | NQC |
| Trincomalee | 1.8121 |
| Kurunegala | 1.8080 |
| Puttalam | NQC |
| Anuradhapura | 1.8097 |
| Polonnaruwa | NQC |
| Badulla | 1.8259 |
| Monaragala | 1.8642 |
| Ratnapura | 1.8269 |
| Kegalle | 1.8073 |
University of Ruhuna1.6055 to 1.8169
| District | Z-score |
|---|---|
| Colombo | 1.7895 |
| Gampaha | 1.6055 |
| Kalutara | 1.6066 |
| Matale | 1.6893 |
| Kandy | 1.6624 |
| Nuwara Eliya | 1.6058 |
| Galle | 1.7514 |
| Matara | 1.8169 |
| Hambantota | 1.6952 |
| Jaffna | 1.7017 |
| Kilinochchi | 1.6422 |
| Mannar | 1.7826 |
| Mullaitivu | 1.6187 |
| Vavuniya | 1.6689 |
| Batticaloa | 1.6065 |
| Ampara | 1.6073 |
| Trincomalee | 1.6203 |
| Kurunegala | 1.6926 |
| Puttalam | 1.6203 |
| Anuradhapura | 1.6131 |
| Polonnaruwa | 1.6070 |
| Badulla | 1.6095 |
| Monaragala | 1.6095 |
| Ratnapura | 1.6090 |
| Kegalle | 1.6228 |
University of Moratuwa0.6966 to 1.6643
Printed by the UGC as ENGINEERING (TM)
| District | Z-score |
|---|---|
| Colombo | 1.6643 |
| Gampaha | 1.5628 |
| Kalutara | 1.5798 |
| Matale | 1.4418 |
| Kandy | 1.6017 |
| Nuwara Eliya | 1.4901 |
| Galle | 1.6609 |
| Matara | 1.6534 |
| Hambantota | 1.6497 |
| Jaffna | 1.4238 |
| Kilinochchi | 1.0311 |
| Mannar | 0.6966 |
| Mullaitivu | 0.9939 |
| Vavuniya | 1.0321 |
| Batticaloa | 1.4701 |
| Ampara | 1.4042 |
| Trincomalee | 1.4283 |
| Kurunegala | 1.6473 |
| Puttalam | 1.5007 |
| Anuradhapura | 1.3985 |
| Polonnaruwa | 1.3675 |
| Badulla | 1.5364 |
| Monaragala | 1.5189 |
| Ratnapura | 1.5781 |
| Kegalle | 1.5944 |
University of Moratuwa0.7500 to 1.6602
| District | Z-score |
|---|---|
| Colombo | 1.6602 |
| Gampaha | 1.5376 |
| Kalutara | 1.5772 |
| Matale | 1.5044 |
| Kandy | 1.6049 |
| Nuwara Eliya | 1.3719 |
| Galle | 1.6529 |
| Matara | 1.6456 |
| Hambantota | 1.6471 |
| Jaffna | 1.4352 |
| Kilinochchi | 1.3691 |
| Mannar | 0.7500 |
| Mullaitivu | 1.0548 |
| Vavuniya | 1.0850 |
| Batticaloa | 1.4658 |
| Ampara | 1.4303 |
| Trincomalee | 1.4284 |
| Kurunegala | 1.6448 |
| Puttalam | 1.4449 |
| Anuradhapura | 1.4417 |
| Polonnaruwa | 1.5068 |
| Badulla | 1.5813 |
| Monaragala | 1.5912 |
| Ratnapura | 1.5674 |
| Kegalle | 1.6129 |
University of Jaffna1.3743 to 1.6049
| District | Z-score |
|---|---|
| Colombo | NQC |
| Gampaha | 1.4556 |
| Kalutara | 1.6049 |
| Matale | 1.3743 |
| Kandy | NQC |
| Nuwara Eliya | 1.4216 |
| Galle | NQC |
| Matara | NQC |
| Hambantota | NQC |
| Jaffna | NQC |
| Kilinochchi | 1.5065 |
| Mannar | 1.4206 |
| Mullaitivu | 1.4398 |
| Vavuniya | 1.3873 |
| Batticaloa | 1.5048 |
| Ampara | 1.4656 |
| Trincomalee | 1.4350 |
| Kurunegala | NQC |
| Puttalam | 1.3764 |
| Anuradhapura | 1.3779 |
| Polonnaruwa | 1.3774 |
| Badulla | 1.4837 |
| Monaragala | 1.4211 |
| Ratnapura | 1.4391 |
| Kegalle | NQC |
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka1.0464 to 1.5757
| District | Z-score |
|---|---|
| Colombo | NQC |
| Gampaha | 1.5207 |
| Kalutara | NQC |
| Matale | 1.2556 |
| Kandy | NQC |
| Nuwara Eliya | 1.0464 |
| Galle | NQC |
| Matara | NQC |
| Hambantota | NQC |
| Jaffna | NQC |
| Kilinochchi | 1.5757 |
| Mannar | 1.1270 |
| Mullaitivu | 1.1816 |
| Vavuniya | 1.1070 |
| Batticaloa | 1.5645 |
| Ampara | 1.4561 |
| Trincomalee | 1.0908 |
| Kurunegala | NQC |
| Puttalam | 1.4199 |
| Anuradhapura | 1.3158 |
| Polonnaruwa | 1.1104 |
| Badulla | 1.4786 |
| Monaragala | NQC |
| Ratnapura | 1.4522 |
| Kegalle | NQC |
Who can apply
Minimum eligibility requirements for admission : At least three ‘S’ grades in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. Fields of specialization available in each university are : University of Peradeniya: · Civil Engineering · Chemical & Process Engineering · Computer Engineering · Electrical & Electronic Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering University of Moratuwa: · Biomedical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Chemical & Process Engineering · Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering · Civil Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Computer Science & Engineering · Materials Science & Engineering University of Ruhuna: · Civil and Environmental Engineering · Electrical and Information Engineering · Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering · Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture · Computer Engineering University of Jaffna: · Civil Engineering · Electrical and Electronic Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Computer Engineering South Eastern University of Sri Lanka: · Civil Engineering · Electrical Engineering # · Electronic Engineering # · Mechanical Engineering # For the time being Electrical Engineering and Electronic Engineering will be combined and offered as ‘Electrical & Electronic Engineering’. ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 - 68 - UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION University of Sri Jayewardenepura: · Civil Engineering · Computer Engineering · Electrical and Electronic Engineering · Mechanical Engineering Selection for a particular field of specialization specified above would be done by the University to which the candidate has been admitted. 2.2.4.2 Engineering (EM) - Earth Resources Engineering
From the UGC handbook 2025/2026, page 52. The handbook is the authority — read the full rules there before you apply.
Last year's cut-off is not this year's
Cut-offs move every year. Campus Match reads eight rounds of these tables for your district and estimates your chance at Engineering and every other course your stream can apply for in the coming round. An estimate, not a promise.
Other courses the same stream can apply for
Source: UGC, minimum Z-scores for university admission 2025/2026. Based on the results of the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination 2025 (after re- scrutiny). ICT Campus is not affiliated with the UGC, and this page is not official advice — check the UGC handbook before you apply. New to Z-scores? How the Z-score works.
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