Two students tied for top scores of Grade 5 scolarship exam

Colombo (News1st) - According to the Grade 5 scholarship examination results that were released this morning two students Piliyandala and Veyangoda have recorded the highest test scores of 199. The two top-scoring students are Bumith Methnul Vithanage of Somaweera Chandrasiri Vidyalaya, Piliyandala and Kurukulasuriya Sanupa Dimath Perera of St. Mary's Maha Vidyalaya, Veyangoda. Three students have recorded test scores of 198, they are Hettiarachchige Senuji Akithma Hettiarachchi of Reggie Ranathunga Primary Vidyalaya, Minuwangoda Magheandran Thigalolibavan of Jaffna Hindu Primary School Navascan Nathy of Chavakachcheri Hindu Primary School Balakumar Harithikhansuja of Sivapuram Primary School, Vavuniya scored the 3rd highest test score of 197. The results can be obtained via the official website of the Department of Examinations, www.doenets.lk . The examinations were held on 05th of August, 2018. Over 355,000 students sat for the examinations this year (2018).