The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan said today that it has commenced aptitude examinations for Sri Lankan pupils seeking scholarships to study at leading Pakistani universities. The first assessment took place at the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka in Anuradhapura as part of the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship Programme.
A contingent of HEC representatives from Pakistan oversaw the transparent administration of the test. Further assessments are scheduled for Batticaloa, Kandy, Galle, Colombo, and Islamabad in the upcoming days. The evaluations are designed to select high-achieving Sri Lankan students for admission into Pakistan”s premier academic institutions.
The substantial student turnout demonstrates the burgeoning interest in Pakistan”s higher education system and the shared goal of strengthening regional academic ties. Candidates are chosen through a rigorous selection procedure, based on eligibility requirements for enrollment in Pakistani universities.
The Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship Programme for Sri Lankan Nationals is a crucial element of the Pak-Sri Lanka Higher Education Cooperation Programme. This initiative continues to bolster regional partnership and nurture prospective leaders from participating countries.