Documentation

Student Registration System - University of Colombo

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1. Required Documents

Documents which are required to complete the online registration process:

  1. 45.0 × 35.0 mm (Passport Size) color photograph (soft copy)
  2. Certified copies of the following documents:
    • Birth Certificate
    • GCE O/L Certificate
    • GCE A/L Certificate
    • National Identity Card
  3. Affidavit (if there are changes of the name other than the Birth certificate)
  4. Student Declaration (can be downloaded once you log in to the Student Information System (SIS), take a printout and follow the given instructions in the form to fill the Declaration.)
  5. Medical Form (can be downloaded once you log in to the SIS, (take a printout and follow the given instructions in the form to fill the Medical Form.)
  6. Student Bursary & Hostel Application (can be downloaded once you log in to the SIS, take a printout and follow the given instructions in the form to fill the Application.)
  7. Customer copy of the Registration Payment Slip (once you log in to the SIS, you can get the payment reference number (PRN), please note that (PRN) is unique to each student.)

2. Log in to the Student Information Registration System

Please use the following link to log in to the Student Information System (SIS) of the University of Colombo and click on the Register Online Button to reach the Login Page.

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Click on the Register Online Button to reach the Login Page

Note: If you have any difficulty to complete the online registration, you may contact the Examinations Branch of the University of Colombo via 011-250 0712, 011-258 5972, 011-250 6355, dr@exam.cmb.ac.lk, info@exam.cmb.ac.lk, ar@exam.cmb.ac.lk or unable to complete the online payment, please contact the Account Division of the University of Colombo (011-258 6652)

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You should select your Faculty, enter your AL Index Number and NIC Number to log in to the System.

3. Make the Payment

How to make the Payment

In the very first page of your application, you can see your Payment Reference Number (PRN). Please make sure to mention that number correctly and use one of the following options to make the payment for the registration.

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3.1 Option 1 - Pay Online

You can log in to the following link and choose Undergraduate Registration - Your_Faculty from the Fee Type field.

University Online Payment System

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Then fill in other required fields and you can find your Payment Reference Number (PRN) (a number with 12 digits) from the registration application.

Note: The payment reference number is unique to each student

3.2 Option 2 - Bank Payment

You can use the following type of Deposit Slip to make the payment at any branch of People’s Bank. Please use your given Payment Reference Number (PRN) (a number with 12 digits) as the Account Number and make sure to mention your NIC Number and AL Index Number on the given space in the Deposit Slip. (sample of the duly filled deposit slip is given below for your reference)

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4. Fill the Application

This section describes you, how to fill the Online Application for the University of Colombo

4.1 Section 1 - General Information

Once you log in to the system, the following screen will appear. You should submit your General Information.

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Note: You should enter your full name correctly. It will be recorded for the name to be printed on the Degree certificate.

4.2 Section 2 - Contact Information

Once you click the Next button, the following screen will appear. Here you should submit your contact information.

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Note: Please make sure correct information is given for Emergency Contact Details.

4.3 Section 3 - Statistical Information

Once you click the Next button, the following screen will appear. Here you should submit your statistical information.

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4.4 Section 4 - Documents

Once you click the Next button, the following screen will appear. Here you should upload your documents.

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  • Make sure to upload the front and rear pages separately of each document
  • System allows you to upload only .jpg, .png and .jpeg files
  • The maximum single image size should be 2 MB
  • If your document has only the front side, please upload an empty page for the rear side.
  • All images should be readable
  • All the following documents need to be certified as true copies by an authorised person, i.e. School Principal, Grama Niladhari, Justice of Peace
    • Birth Certificate
    • GCE O/L Certificate
    • GCE A/L Certificate
    • National Identity Card
  • You should upload an affidavit if you have any change in your name from the Birth Certificate
  • You can download the Student Declaration Form by using the given link in the application. It should be signed by the Grama Niladhari of your area. Then you should upload it to the system

Submit the documents to the University

Faculty of Management and Finance Students

After completing your online registration, the following documents (certified as true copies by an authorised person) should be handed over to the University on the day of your orientation programme which would be informed to you by the Faculty of Management and Finance.

  • Birth Certificate
  • GCE O/L Certificate
  • GCE A/L Certificate
  • National Identity Card
  • Student Declaration Form

4.5 Section 5 -Student Welfare Information

Once you click the Next button, the following screen will appear. If you wish to apply for Hostel Facility or Bursary Facility you should fill the given online form and .pdf form.

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Note: Mark whether you are applied for Hostel and Bursary facilities. Please note that University will not grant Hostel or Bursary facilities otherwise.

Once you click the Hostel Facility or Bursary Facility checkbox, the following screen will appear. Students are herewith informed to complete the online form as well as send the duly filled form. By clicking on Click to Download - English or Click to Download - Sinhala Button on the system, you can download the Application Form as a .pdf file.

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Duly completed application with necessary documents annexed should be submitted to the Grama Niladhari of the division in order that it may be forwarded to reach Assistant Registrar, Student & Staff Affairs Branch, University of Colombo. It will be forwarded by the Grama Niladhari through the Divisional Secretary before the due date mentioned in the instructions for the Grama Niladhari. Applications should be submitted along with a 9"x4" envelope with stamps affixed to it and "Application for the Hostel/Bursary" should be written on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Note: Under any circumstances, the certified application should not be delivered by hand to the University.

4.6 Section 6 - Finalize

Once you click the Next button, the following screen will appear. Here you can see the summary of the status of documents that need to be uploaded. Without uploading all the documents, you will not be able to complete the submission of the application.

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Finally click on the Finish button to submit the application.

5. Frequently Asked Questions

A FAQ is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers on the Online Registration Process.

No, you can not. Since the university provides you with a payment reference number, you are not allowed to make a Bank Transfers. Should follow any option given above.
No, you can get it from Government or Private, SLMC registered Medical Doctor with M.B.B.S. qualifications.
No, It should be come through your area Grama Niladhari and Divisional Secretary.
NOT NECESSARILY

6. Contact Us

For Registration

Ms Vajira Hapuhinna Jayaratne
Deputy Registrar Examinations & Registration

Email: dr@exam.cmb.ac.lk / info@exam.cmb.ac.lk
Telephone No: 011-258 5972

Mr Kapila Gunasinghe
Assistant Registrar - Registrations

Email: ar@exam.cmb.ac.lk
Telephone No: 011-250 6355

For Online Payment Issues

Account Division

Telephone No: 011-258 6652

For Hostel & Bursary

Ms Gayani De Silva
Deputy Registrar Student and Staff Affairs

Email: ar@ssa.cmb.ac.lk
Telephone No: 011-258 2336

For Medical Report

University Medical Center

Telephone No: 011-258 4985