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PROGRAMME CALENDAR - 2020/2021

Registration and Counseling:

14thMay, 2020 at Colombo Regional Centre (CRC)

Late registration:
16thMay, 2020 at Colombo Regional Centre (CRC)

Add/Drop date:
08thJune, 2020 at Colombo Regional Centre

Drop date:
15th June, 2020 at Colombo Regional Centre

The Orientation Programme - Date and time will be notified

later.

Period of First Semester:

June,2020 - November, 2020

Period of Second Semester:

November,2020 - May, 2021

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 Message from the C o o r d i na t o r

On behalf of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, I would like to thank you

for your interest in our programmes of study.

The guide book gives you information on admission requirements for the
Diploma in Laboratory Technology (DLT) Programme conducted by our
Faculty along with information on the curriculum, study methods, tuition
fees and dates of registration. This guide book tells you about the support
and facilities the University can offer to enable you to study
independently. Hence our advice to you is to read the guide book before
you apply for the programme.

A high efficiency in a laboratory will require knowledgeable workers

who are capable of maintaining quality work in the laboratory while
ensuring the safety. The laboratory you are working can be a research
laboratory, a quality control laboratory, a lab in a university or a school
laboratory. The responsibilities and the work expected from you may be
slightly different from one another, may be specific, but the common
tasks will be more or less the same. This Diploma programme is
designed to develop knowledge and skills which are very much required
to work efficiently in any laboratory such as research, teaching, biology,
chemistry, physics, engineering and other related areas.

I wish you all success and hope you will achieve your career goals
through distance education at the OUSL.

Dr. W.H.M.A.T. Herath

Senior Lecturer
Department of Botany
Faculty of Natural Sciences

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 GENERAL INFORMATION

The University
The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) is the premier national
University in the country which offers Degree, Diploma, Certificate
Programmes and other courses through OPEN & DISTANCE
LEARNING methodology. Established in 1980, under the Universities
Act No. 16 of 1978 and OUSL Ordinance No. 1 of 1990, it has the same
legal and academic status as any other national university in Sri Lanka.

The OUSL provides opportunities for any person over 18 years of age to
register as a student for a Programme/Course of their choice.
Due to the nature of its teaching methodology and infrastructure, The
OUSL is able to serve a large student population scattered throughout the
island. Currently, over 30,000 are registered in its six Faculties: Natural
Sciences, Engineering Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences,
Education, Health Sciences and Management studies. The University
serves its student population via a network of 9 regional centres and 18
study centres (Table 5). The Central campus and the Colombo Regional
Centre (CRC) are situated in Nawala. The other eight regional centres are
situated at Kandy (KRC), Matara (MRC), Jaffna (JRC), Anuradhapura
(ARC), Batticaloa (BRC), Badulla, Kurunegala and Ratnapura.

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Faculty of Natural Sciences
The Faculty of Natural Sciences conducts a variety of study programmes
including the Degree Programmes leading to B.Sc General/Special
Degree and several Diploma/Certificate programmes.
The Faculty functions under the leadership of the Dean who is the
administrative and the academic Head. It also has a large number of
experienced and qualified teaching staff to help the students in their
studies. The six academic departments of the Faculty are: Botany,
Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology.

The Study System

The study system of the OUSL is based on distance learning methods. It
is different to the conventional study system most of you are familiar
with. Regular attendance at the University is not required. Therefore, this
system is well suited for those of you who are employed or engaged with
other commitments.

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Student learning is facilitated through carefully prepared printed course
material, suitable for self-learning. Printed course material is
supplemented with audio visual and online learning material. There will
be two semesters in an academic year and the courses are divided into
the two semesters. A calendar (activity schedule) for each semester will
be given to you at the beginning of each semester so that you can plan
your studies. Your progress in courses is evaluated at different time
intervals using a variety of assessment methods such as assignment tests
and final examinations.

Support for Learning

At the OUSL, students are supported in many ways as described below.

(a) Counseling

You will be supported by academic staff members on selecting courses at

the time of registration and thereafter on other academic matters
throughout your studies. The Faculty has student counselors to help you
overcome any general problems.

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(b) Day Schools

Day schools are interactive sessions. You are given an opportunity to

meet the academic staff (your course teachers) and discuss problems
you may come across in studying. In addition to day schools, we
provide face-to-face support through workshops, tutorial sessions and
practical classes.

Each course will have about 2- 4 day schools (one day school is about 3-
4 hrs.) which will be on week days/week ends.

(c) Supplementary Online Support for Courses

In order to give you additional help and also to get you familiarized with
modern learning trends and tools, certain courses might be supplemented
with an online component. Once you register for a course with an online
component, you will be informed and advised on how to access and use
it.

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(d) Laboratory Facilities

In the laboratory classes, you are given an opportunity to engage in

practical work. Each course will have a practical session of about 7-10
days which is compulsory. Computer Laboratory facilities with the
Internet access, are available at all Regional Centres and at many study
centres (page 28).

(e) Library Facilities

OUSL library network consists of the main library located at the central
campus and regional libraries at other regional centres. Libraries have
the latest collection of books for reference & lending purposes as well as
access to past examination papers. Libraries also provide facilities to
view CDs/DVDs and videos relevant to your study programme. You
have free internet access including access to valuable e-learning
resources.
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(f) Duty leave for University Technical Officers

If you are a permanent technical officer of a national University, you are

entitled for 40 days of paid leave to follow the DLT programme (UGC Circular
letter No. 13/2000 dated 15th August 2000).

OUSL Holidays
The OUSL recognizes seven special holidays on which no compulsory
activities will be scheduled.
1. Thai Pongal Day
2. Independence Day
3. Sinhala and Hindu New Year Day
4. May Day
5. Wesak Full Moon Poya Day
6. Prophet Mohammed's Birthday
7. Christmas Day
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 Diploma in Laboratory Technology
(DLT) programme

Aims and Outcomes

• To obtain necessary practical knowledge with related theoretical
knowledge in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, IT Skills, Computer,
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Laboratory
Management and to develop basic skills related to theories and
concepts.

• to obtain training on information systems and to use them for the

purpose of storing and interpreting data and also for communication.

• to develop personal responsibility and leadership in managerial and

administration skills necessary to establish, improve and maintain
laboratories while adapting to changing environments with new
developments.

• to develop research skills and to have competencies that help to deal

with predetermined responsibilities.

• to have positive attitudes towards ensuring the best possible service

with limited resources and to undertake further training.

Target Group
• Those employed as laboratory technicians who wish to obtain
qualifications and thereby improve their promotional and/or
career prospects.

• New developers: those who want to come into the laboratory

technology field for the first time with the view of obtaining
qualifications.
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• Any person wants to pursue a Diploma in Laboratory Technology at
their own time and space and at an affordable cost.

Admission Requirements
(a) Obtained a minimum of three (03) Pass grades at the General
Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination in three
science subjects, from among Applied Mathematics, Biology,
Botany, Chemistry, Combined Mathematics, Higher Mathematics,
Information & Communication Technology, Science for
Technology, Engineering for Technology, Physics, Pure
Mathematics and Zoology, or,

(b) Obtained a minimum of Pass grades in three (03) disciplines from

among the courses in Foundation in Science/Certificate in Science
Foundation offered by the Open University, or,

(c) Completion of the Certificate/ Advanced Certificate in Laboratory

Technology programme offered by The Open University of Sri
Lanka, or,

(d) Equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate.

Courses, Academic Value and Time to Study

Faculty of Natural Sciences offers courses at different Levels. Diploma
in Laboratory Technology programme is at Level 3.

Each course is identified by a course code. A course code will reflect the
level of study and the academic value of the course referred to as the
credit rating which is shown by the second digit of the course code.
Approximately a minimum allocation of 50 hours of study time is
required for one credit.

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 Programme details
Duration of the Programme: One academic year (However, the
programme provides flexibility to those
who wish to take longer).

Medium of Instruction: English

The course work shall be of twenty-four (24) credits of compulsory

courses and six (06) credits out of twelve (12) credits offered of his/her
choice. Outline of the courses proposed for the programme are given in
the following Table 01.

Table 01: Programme details

Course Code Credits Course Title

COMPULSORY COURSES
CYD3601 6 Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry
FND3602 6 Laboratory Organization, Management
and Safety
PHD3603 6 Laboratory Techniques in Physics
CSE3210 2 Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) skills
FND3405 4 Project in Laboratory Technology
OPTIONAL COURSES (select a minimum of six credits)
FND3606 6 Laboratory Techniques in Biology
EED3308 3 Introduction to Computer Systems
DMW3307 3 Workshop, Theory and Practice

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 Exemptions

You may request for exemptions for certain courses based on your
previous qualifications.

Applications for claiming exemptions can be collected from the Assistant

Registrar of the Faculty. Duly completed application forms together with
proof for such qualifications and relevant course descriptions/syllabi
should be forwarded to reach the AR/Natural Sciences on or before 15th
April 2020. The Faculty Exemption Committee will assess your
qualifications and inform you if exemptions can be granted. It is your
responsibility to claim such exemptions at the registration.

Exemptions for the Advanced Certificate of Laboratory

Technology (ACLT) holders (offered by OUSL)

Table 02: Exemptions of Courses in Diploma in Laboratory Technology

Programme

Advanced Certificate in Equivalent courses in Diploma in

Laboratory Technology courses Laboratory Technology
Course Course *Credits
PSC 2321 FND 3606 6
PSC 2322 CYD3601 6
PSC 2324 PHD 3603 6
MEW 3303/ MEE 2398 DMW 3307 3

* Exemptions up to a maximum of fifteen credits (15) only

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 Course Description

CSE 3210 – INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY (ICT) SKILLS

Introduction to computers, Computer

software, the the intranet and
extranet,information security and legal
regulations,introduction to windows 7,
preventive maintenance of your
computer, introduction to word
processing and ms office 2007,introduction to ms office 2007,
introduction to ms excel 2007, introduction to microsoft powerpoint
2007, introduction to databases and microsoft access 2007, introduction
to the internet, identifying facilities/benefits of internet, current and
future trends in the internet- e-commerce, e-learning, e-government, e-
entertainmenttop ten future trends- the internet by 2020.

DMW 3307 –WORKSHOP THEORY AND PRACTICE

Fundamentals of Mechanical and Electrical safety,

Rules and regulations of safety, Fitting operations and
Fitting tools and equipment, Sheet metal operations
and Sheet metal tools and equipment, Electric arc
welding, Gas welding, Lathe machine and their
operations, Engineering material and their
applications, The fundamentals of electrical and
electronic engineering, Domestic wiring and associated circuits,
Soldering and desoldering, Fundamentals of civil engineering
applications.

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EED 3308 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Basic Concepts in Computer Technology,

Number Systems and Codes, The
Computer, History and new trends of
computing, Introduction to System
Software, Operating Systems, File
Systems, OS, Application Software,
Algorithms, Introduction to Networking,
LAN, WAN, OSI Reference Model, Topologies, Networking Devices,
Internet, Internet Services, World Wide Web, Security.

FND 3405 - PROJECT IN LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

A proposal on enhancing management

practices in any laboratory followed by
implementation or a proposal of a
scientific research project approved by a
supervisor of a relevant field indicating
the contribution by the student followed
by a report written by the student on his work.

CYD 3601 - LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN CHEMISTRY

The Chemical Nature of Water,

Solutions, Concentration, Accuracy and
Precision of Measurements of Solutes,
Reagents, Heating and Agitation, Filter
Media & Simple Filtration,
Centrifugation, Boiling Point and Vapor
Pressure, Re-crystallization and Melting
Point Determination, Chromatography, Glass Working Techniques,
Quality of chemicals, safety, maintenance and operating some common
important instruments in a chemistry laboratory.
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FND 3602 - LABORATORY ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT
AND SAFETY

Laboratory design, Organization of

practical, cleaning and maintenance of
laboratories, Emergency services,
Security, Design of stores, Stock
management, Record keeping and
accounts, Purchasing and order of
procedures, Memorandums, Computer
channels of communication, Hazards&
hazard control, limitations and specifications of safety equipment, special
precautions, Accidents and reporting of accidents, First aid procedures,
MSDS, Laboratory accreditation, Writing up of experiments and results.

PHD 3603 - LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN PHYSICS

Units of measurement, Glassware

cleaning methods and handling
glassware apparatus, thermometers,
electrochemical cells, care of
microscope, secondary cells,
electricity, soldering iron, general
rules for the safe use of adhesives,
housekeeping and safety, construction of a continuity tester, Boyle’s law,
measurement of air pressure, Bourdon gauge, transformers, rectifiers,
operation and introduction to oscilloscopes, types of capacitors, resistors
in series, Wheatstone bridge ,potentiometers, radioactivity, Injuries from
Electricity, The British standard colour coding for cables and flex,
selecting the correct fuse and flex, Adaptors, Earth leakage , Electrical
dangers in the laboratories, power tools and their hazards.

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FND 3606 - LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN BIOLOGY

Microscope construction, types & handling,

Preparation, care and storage of slides,
Labeling of slide, Basic techniques for
preparing slides, Microtomy, Preparation and
staining of botanical specimens, Plant
preservation methods-Herbarium Techniques
(dry preservation) and wet preservation, DNA
and identification methods, Cultivation,
identification & preservation of
microorganisms, Proper methods of disposal
of used culture media , Identification of plant diseases.

Evaluation

Your progress in courses are evaluated at different time intervals using a

variety of assessment methods such as assignment tests and final
examinations.

Continuous Assessment tests and Final Examination

Continuous assessment tests are designed to motivate you to study with a
plan which lead to better performance. Continuous assessment tests
(NBT/OBT) will be held for each course. An Overall Continuous
Assessment Mark (OCAM) will be calculated from continuous
assessment tests (NBT/OBT), home assignments, practical reports and
practical tests.

There will be two final examinations for the courses having laboratory
classes – Practical and Theory, which will be computed to give a Final

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examination mark (FEM).

If a student obtains a minimum OCAM and a final examination mark (as

decided by the Faculty which offers the course), then both OCAM and
final examination mark will be considered in calculating the Overall
Mark.

Therefore, it is advisable to sit for the continuous assessment tests and

obtain the acceptable OCAM. The OCAM mark will be valid only for
two years including the year in which the OCAM was obtained.

Postponing Sitting the Final Examination

Students if they wish, can postpone sitting the final examination for
another year from the year of obtaining the OCAM. However, such
postponement is strongly discouraged.

Overall Mark and Grade

The overall mark will be calculated from the final examination mark and
OCAM. The Overall Grade for each course will be determined by the
Overall Mark.

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Table 03: Overall Mark and Grade

Overall Mark Grade

≥ 80 A+
70-79 A
65-69 A-
60-64 B+
55-59 B
50-54 B-
45-49 C+
40-44 C
35-39 C-
30-34 D+
20-29 D
. 00-19 E

A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C constitute pass grades.

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 Registration

Registration sessions are held onl y at Colombo Regional Centre for

the Diploma in Laboratory Technology programme every other
year. Once you have applied, the university will inform the date you
will be required to attend to register for the programme (Refer the
programme calendar in the first page).

When you come for registration, you need to bring:

1. National Identity Card and a photocopy

2. Original Birth Certificate and a photocopy

3. Two passport size photographs(35mmx45mm)

4. Necessary education certificates and photocopies

5. University copy of the

1 paid voucher

Vouchers for Payment of Fees

A registered student for the Diploma in Laboratory Technology
programme will receive 2 sets of vouchers indicating the fees due in
respect of two installments giving the dates for payment. The instructions
for payment are given in the vouchers.

Any excess fee paid will be carried forward to the credit of the student
but will be refunded only at the end of the programme.

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Table 04- Fees payable for the DLT programme

Course Code Course Title Tution Fee Practical

(Rs.)
Fee (Rs.)
CYD3601 Laboratory Techniques in 15,000.00 10,000.00
Chemistry
FND3602 Laboratory Organization, 15,000.00 5,000.00
Management and Safety
PHD3603 Laboratory Techniques in 15,000.00 10,000.00
Physics
CSE3210 Information and 5,000.00 -
Communication
Technology (ICT) skills
FND3405 Project in Laboratory 10,000.00 -
Technology
*FND3606 Laboratory Techniques in 15,000.00 7,000.00
Biology
*EED3308 Introduction to 7,500.00 5,000.00
Computer Systems
*DMW3307 Workshop, Theory and 7,500.00 7,000.00
Practice
Other Fees
Registration fee 400.00
Facilities fee 1500.00
Refundable lab deposit 5000.00
Library facility fee 100.00

*Out of these courses only six credits should be done.

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Changes to Registered Courses (Add/Drop)
Students who wish to change/add/drop courses after registration will be
permitted to do so subject to the following:

1. Add/drop (Refer the programme calendar)

Students will be allowed to change/add/drop courses only on the
Add/Drop date. The fees which have been paid for any course that is
going to be dropped can be carried forward. Students cannot register for
new courses after this date.

2. Drop only (Refer the programme calendar)

Students will be allowed, only to drop courses on the Drop Date. In this
case, the (first installment) fees already payable and/or billed will not be
refunded or carried over to the next academic year when they register for
the courses dropped next year. Such students will be liable for payment
of full fees.

For adding/dropping courses application should be made on a prescribed

form available at the office of the Senior Assistant Registrar/Natural
Sciences. In the case of dropping courses study books should first be
returned before submitting the application form student affairs division.

Student Affairs Division

The Student Affairs Division maintains the personal & academic records
of Open University students. All matters pertaining to registration of
students including change of address, medium of study, study centre,
civil status, etc. should be immediately informed in writing to the Senior
Assistant Registrar/Student Affairs Division, The Open University of Sri
Lanka, Box 21, Nawala, Nugegoda.

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Any queries relating to examinations and finance should also be directed
to SAR/Student Affairs who will attend to student queries in consultation
with the Senior Assistant Registrar/ Examinations Division and Bursar
respectively.

Re-Registration

Students who have not successfully completed all the courses will have
to re-register again. They can be either repeat students/re-sit students or
students who have to register for the courses which have not been taken
at the registration.

Repeat Students
Students who are unable to obtain OCAM/pass grades of the final
examination for any particular course, will have to re-register for that
course in the academic year 2022/2023 and will then be considered as
repeat students for that course. Such repeat students are required to pay
the normal tuition fee again and the highest grade such a student can
obtain for the final examination is C. Please note that students who drop
courses after the drop date will also be considered as repeat students.

Re-sit Candidates
Students who have OCAM but fail at the final examination will be
considered as re-sit candidates. They need not register and obtain
OCAM for the particular course again in the next academic year but have
to take studentship only in the academic year 2021/2022. They will be
allowed to sit for the final examination again for one subsequent year,
that is, only in the next academic year (2021/2022) and the highest grade
such a student can obtain for the final examination is C. Re-sit
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candidates are not required to pay any course fee but only the re-sit
examination fee.

Studentship Only
A re-registering student can decide not to offer any courses in a given
year. Such a student is advised to obtain studentship only. Such a student
will automatically be called for registration for the subsequent academic
year. He/she will also be able to sit final examinations in courses he/she
has obtained OCAM in the previous year. Studentship should usually be
obtained from the Student Affairs Division within 3 months from the end
of the registration period.

Award of Diploma

The overall Grade Point Average (GPA) and the grades obtained shall
determine the Pass, Merit Pass or Distinction Pass of the Diploma in
Laboratory Technology awarded.

(1) Pass
A candidate shall be awarded the Diploma if he/she has obtained a
minimum Grade Point Average of 2.00 in courses adding up to thirty
(30) credits.

(2) Merit Pass

A candidate shall be awarded the Diploma with Merit Pass if he/she has
fulfilled the requirements for a Pass and in addition obtained at least B
grades or above in courses adding up to fifteen (15) credits with a
minimum Grade Point Average of 3.00 in all the courses adding up to at
least thirty (30) credits.
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(3) Distinction Pass

A candidate shall be awarded the Diploma with a Distinction Pass if

he/she has fulfilled the requirements for a Pass and, in addition, obtained
at least A- grades or above with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.7
in all the courses adding up to at least thirty (30) credits in courses.

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 Co-ordinators of the Programme
Programme Co-ordinator

Dr. W.H.M.A.T. Herath

Senior Lecturer
Department of Botany
011-2881452 email -whher@ou.ac.lk

Course Co-ordinators

Course Coordinator Department

Dr. D.V.D. Hemalika

Senior Lecturer
BSc (Ruhuna) Ph.D
CYD3601 (Sri Jayawardenapura) Chemistry
M.I.Chem.C
041-2222943
hemamalisl@gmail.com

Ms. P.P.D.C. Perera

Lecturer
BSc (Colombo)
FND3602 M.Sc. (Colombo), M.Phil (Kelaniya) Botany
M.I.Biol. (SL)
011-2881452
ppper@ou.ac.lk

Ms. D. R. Abeydeera
Senior Lecturer
BSc (Sri Jayawardenapura)
PHD3603 P.G. Dip.Stat.P.G. Dip.Ed.(OUSL) Physics
M.Sc.(Colombo) , M.Phil (Colombo)
011-2881242
drabe@ou.ac.lk

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 Ms. G.M.C.S Megasooriya
Lecturer
B.Sc (Peradeniya)
Computer
CSE3210 M.Sc (Peradeniya)
Science
071-1900465
cmegasooriya@yahoo.com

Mr. C. Halwatura
Educational Assistant Grade I
B.Sc. (Colombo)
FND3405 011-2881443 Mathematics
mbinara@yahoo.com

Dr. K.H. Jayawardena

Senior lecturer
BSc (Kelaniya), M.Phil., Ph.D
FND3606 (Colombo) Zoology
011-2881312
khjay@ou.ac.lk

Eng. V. Viththagan
Workshop Engineer
Mechanical
DMW3307 BTech (Eng.) (India)
Engineering
075-5667972
vvith@ou.ac.lk

Mr. P. Prematillake
Lecturer
BSc Eng (Peradeniya), MSc (Colombo)
Electrical and
EED3308 011-2881272 Computer
nrpre@ou.ac.lk Engineering

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 Table 5 - Locations of Regional and Study Centres

Centre Code Address (Telephone)

The Open University Regional Centres (OURC)

Colombo WP10 OURC, Nawala, Nugegoda (011-2853930)

Jaffna NP40 OURC, Browns Road, Kokuvil, Jaffna (021-2223374)
Kandy CP20 OURC, Polgolla, Kandy (081-2494083 - 081-2494084)
Matara SP30 OURC, Nupe, Matara (041-2222943)
Anuradhapura NC50 OURC, Jayanthi Mawatha (Depot Area), Anuradhapura (025-2222871)
Batticaloa EP60 OURC, 23, New Road, Batticaloa (065-2222264)
Badulla UP80 OURC, NO. 08, Bandaranayaka Mw, Badulla, (055-2228842)
Kurunegala NW70 OURC, Negombo Rd, (Nissanka Mw Junction), Malkaduwawa, Kurunegala
(037-2223473)
Ratnapura SG90 Hiddellana, Ratnapura (045-2228660)

The Open University Study Centres (OUSC)

Ambalangoda SP31 80/1, Polwatte Road, HalwaturaAmbalangoda (091-2258585)

Ambalanthota SP33 Rajasaranagama Road, Lunama South , Ambalanthota (047-2225533)
Ampara EP61 Inginiyagala Road, ,samapura, Ampara. (063-2222052)
Bandarawela UP81 St. Thomas Road, Wewatenna, Bandarawela (057-2222820)
Galle SP32 Labuduwa, Galle (091-2223784)
Gampaha WP11 Gampaha road, Miriswatte, Mudungoda.( 033-2234571/033-2234572)
Hatton CP21 Thondaman Vocational Training Centre, Hatton (051-2225139)
Kalutara WP12 66/2, Nagoda Road, Kaluthara (034-2223399)
Kegalle SG91 KumaratungeMunidasa Mawatha, Kegalle (035-2222501)
Moneragala UP82 Technical college Junction, Sirigala, Potuvil Road, Moneragala (055-
2277395)
Polonnaruwa NC51 24th mile post BendiwewaJayanthipura, Polonnaruwa (027-2225776)
Puttalam NW71 1/137, Colombo Road, Puttalam (032-2266822)
Vavuniya NP41 No. 366, Kandy Road, Thekkawaththai, Vavuniya (024-2222995)
Killinochchi NP42 155th Mile Post, Kandy Road, Killinochchi (021-2283970)
Trincomalee EP62 No 26/A, Post Office Rd, Trincomalee (026-2222088)
Kuliyapitiya NW72 Technical College, Kuliyapitiya, (037-2281181, 037-2281271)
Mullaitiv NP43 AathiparasakthyAriviyal Collage, Ward No. 04, IrranaippalaiVeethy,
Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaithiv.

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Instructions for ONLINE Application

APPLICATION for the BSc degree Programme online (via internet)

1. Click on the following locations and obtain a user name and password
www.ou.ac.lk/ Online Application/create new account
Note:
You need to provide information considered as MANDATORY including an email
address and a mobile number, both of which may be your own or could be that
of one of your friends. The officials may use them to communicate with you, to
acknowledge receipt of your applications and to provide you additional
information as and when necessary.
All OU centers will provide internet facilities for those who do not have access;
see list.
2. Go to “Online Application” and fill the form and submit
3. Application fees: Rs. 350 by cash or credit/debit card
Sample Online Application form

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