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The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Colombo· 4 June 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: India–Sri Lanka Agreements and Education Policy

Education
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Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya clarified that the Kotelawala Defence University does not admit students through the Z-score system but uses its own admissions procedure. She stated that the Act is under review to ensure the institution operates lawfully, protects equal educational opportunities, and does not place an undue burden on the Ministry of Defence.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, as I clarified, KDU does not recruit via the Z-score; it has its own admission procedure. We are reviewing the Act and working to run it properly, lawfully, protecting equal opportunities in education and without burdening the Ministry of Defence.

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Hansard, Wednesday, 4 June 2025 ·No. 1750240054043973 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 4 June 2025. No. 1750240054043973. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/7724