334,698 people will appear for the scholarship examination this year and the examination will be held in 2894 centers, said Commissioner General Mr. L. M. D. Dharmasena.
The exam commissioner said that for the first time this year, the students will have to write answers to the second paper of the scholarship exam at first and the time will be from 9.30 am to 10.45 am.
He also mentioned that the first paper of the scholarship examination will start at 11.15 am and finish at 12.15 pm.
The Commissioner General of Examinations said that the students appearing for the scholarship examination will not be given an examination admission card and instead the students must sign the attendance sheets.