COLOMBO (News1st): The cut-off marks at the Advanced Level examination required to enter state universities will be released on Monday, officials said.

A total of 41,500 candidates will be allowed to enter state universities, Sampath Amaratunga, the chair of the University Grants Commission said.

The university intake for degrees such as medicine and engineering has been increased this year, Amaratunga noted.

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