🎓 Institute of Technology University of Moratuwa – National Diploma in Technology (NDT) 2026/2027
📢 Applications are now invited for admission to the National Diploma in Technology (NDT) Course 2026/2027 conducted by the Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa (ITUM) at Diyagama, Homagama.
The NDT is a 3-year full-time course conducted in English medium, consisting of two years of academic study and one year of industrial training.
🎓 National Diploma in Technology – 2026/2027
The course offers opportunities to study in several technology and engineering fields under two main sets:
⚓ SET 1 – Maritime Studies
- ⚓ Marine Engineering Technology
- 🚢 Nautical Studies
🛠️ SET 2 – Other Fields of Study
- 🧪 Chemical Engineering Technology
- 🏗️ Civil Engineering Technology
- ⚡ Electrical Engineering Technology
- 📡 Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering Technology
- 💻 Information Technology
- ⚙️ Mechanical Engineering Technology
- 🧬 Polymer Technology
- 👕 Textile & Clothing Technology
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🎂 Age Requirement
Applicants should be below 24 years of age on 31 December 2025.
Applicants who are below 20 years of age on 31 December 2025 will receive preference for admission to Marine Engineering Technology and Nautical Studies.
Candidates applying for these two maritime courses will also be required to undergo a special medical test and interview.
📚 Educational Qualifications
Applicants must have obtained passes in the following three subjects at one sitting of the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination:
- 📘 Physics
- 🧪 Chemistry
- ➗ Combined Mathematics or Higher Mathematics
The A/L examination must have been conducted in 2023, 2024 or 2025 by the Commissioner General of Examinations, Sri Lanka.
🌊 Additional Requirement for Maritime Courses
Applicants applying for Marine Engineering Technology or Nautical Studies must have obtained a Credit Pass (C) for English Language at the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination.
⚠️ Applicants already registered as full-time students at a university under the UGC, except the Open University of Sri Lanka, or at a Higher Educational Institute under the Ministry of Higher Education, are not eligible to apply.
🏆 Selection Criteria
Admission will be based on:
- 📊 G.C.E. (A/L) examination performance
- 📝 Aptitude test conducted by the Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa
Candidates who pass the aptitude test will be selected according to their G.C.E. (A/L) Z-Scores.
The selection will apply:
- 40% Merit
- 60% District Quota
The aptitude test marks and the applicant’s order of preference will also be considered when allocating the field of study.
📝 How to Apply
Applicants must complete the following process:
1️⃣ Submit the Online Application
Applicants should first submit the application online through the application form available at:
After submitting the online application, applicants must download the auto-generated printable copy.
2️⃣ Certify the Printed Application
The downloaded hard copy must be certified as indicated in the application form, including the relevant sections mentioned in the notice.
3️⃣ Send the Hard Copy by Registered Post
The duly completed application should be sent by Registered Post.
Write:
“NDT Admission – 2026/2027”
on the top-left corner of the envelope.
Address:
Assistant Registrar
Academic & Student Affairs Division
Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa
Diyagama, Homagama.
📌 Both the online application and the hard copy must reach the relevant destination on or before the closing date.
✉️ Self-Addressed Envelope
Applicants must include a 9″ × 4″ self-addressed envelope with Rs. 130 worth of stamps together with the hard copy of the application.
💰 Application Fee
The application fee is:
- 💵 Rs. 1,000 – Set I or Set II
- 💵 Rs. 1,200 – Both Set I and Set II
The fee is non-refundable.
Payment should be made in favour of:
Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa
A/C No.: 83062337
Bank of Ceylon, Homagama Branch
Applicants must submit a scanned image of the payment slip with the online application and include a copy of the original payment slip with the hard-copy application.
📅 Closing Date
🚨 Closing Date: 19 October 2026
Applications must be submitted online and the required hard copy must reach the specified address by the closing date.
📝 Aptitude Test
Applicants shortlisted according to their G.C.E. (A/L) performance under the Merit and District Quota will be called for an aptitude test conducted by the Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa.
📄 Documents Required for Registration
Selected candidates must produce the originals of the following documents at registration:
- 📜 G.C.E. (A/L) Certificate
- 📊 Certificate indicating G.C.E. (A/L) Z-Score
- 🏫 School Leaving Certificate
- 🎂 Birth Certificate
- 📑 Affidavit supporting any changes in name appearing on different documents/certificates
⚠️ Important Notice to Applicants
Candidates should carefully note the following:
🔹 Once registered for the National Diploma in Technology Course, a candidate will not be eligible for admission to another course at this Institute or another university in Sri Lanka, except the Open University of Sri Lanka, or another Higher Educational Institute under the Ministry of Higher Education during the course period.
🔹 Students who have already registered at this Institute, another university in Sri Lanka, except the Open University of Sri Lanka, or another Higher Educational Institute are not eligible to apply.
🔹 All information provided in the application must be true and accurate. False or inaccurate information may result in discontinuation from the course.
📢 Apply Before the Deadline
If you meet the eligibility requirements, make sure to complete both parts of the application process:
✅ Submit the online application
✅ Download and certify the application
✅ Pay the applicable application fee
✅ Attach the required payment-slip documents
✅ Send the completed hard copy by Registered Post
✅ Ensure everything reaches the relevant destination on or before 19 October 2026
🎓 This is an opportunity to apply for the National Diploma in Technology Course 2026/2027 at the Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa in a range of engineering, technology and maritime fields.
📌 Always check the official application instructions and the original Gazette notice before submitting your application.
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Source – Gazette (2026.09.18)
