The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake

¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees, I move the following Adjournment Motion:

¶ 02 “According to Gazette of 20.12.2020, the Special Entrance Examination of the Sri Lanka Law College held on 17 May 2025 had its results released on 29 August 2025.

¶ 03 For this Department of Examinations-conducted test, three papers were given. One paper—on Law of Contract—was problematic. Candidates raised this with the Law College and were told the matter would be considered after results. After release, it appears that around 20 candidates who obtained very high marks in the other two papers received between 35 and under 40 for the Contract paper, rendering them ineligible. They believe they answered that paper successfully as well, and that the problematic paper caused this situation.

¶ 04 When inquiring about re-scrutinization of answer scripts, the Law College stated the authority lies with the Department of Examinations; the Department stated the authority lies with the Law College. Result patterns indicate clear anomalies, yet there is no specific institution owning re-scrutiny, leaving candidates helpless.

¶ 05 While 201 students were to be admitted based on this exam, only about 140 have qualified.

¶ 06 Therefore, we request that the Law College or the Department of Examinations take responsibility to re-scrutinize results; and in view of the unusually low pass rate, admit the 61 remaining to fill vacancies and admit the approximately 20 candidates who scored 35–39 for the problematic paper but scored high marks in the other two papers.

¶ 07 Alternatively, reduce the cut-off from 40 to 35 for all papers to ensure fairness to affected candidates.

¶ 08 We urge the Hon. Minister of Justice through the Government to take one of these steps and ensure justice.”