Colombo: Sri Lanka's Higher Education Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena says that the university system will be opened in several stages. He was speaking at a press conference held at the Government Information Department today.

Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga said the final exams for Medical students will begin from June 15th and the examinations for the fourth or final year students of all universities will commence on June 22nd.

University Vice Chancellors have been informed that the final year exams for the students all faculties should be completed by August 15.

Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga added that these examinations are being carried out on the instructions given by the Health Ministry. The number of students who would be allowed to take the exam at a time will have to be decided in keeping with health directives.

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