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⏳ Closing: 31.10.2026
University of Kelaniya Diploma in Counselling 2027 (10th Batch) Calling Applications
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කැලණිය විශ්වවිද්යාලයේ සමාජීය විද්යා පීඨයේ දර්ශන අධ්යයන අංශයේ මනෝවිද්යා අධ්යයන ඒකකය මඟින් පවත්වනු ලබන උපදේශන ඩිප්ලෝමා පාඨමාලාව - 2027 (10 වන කණ්ඩායම) සඳහා අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. මාස 12ක කාලසීමාවක් සහිත මෙම පාඨමාලාව සති අන්තයේ (මාසයකට දින 3ක් මාර්ගගතව සහ 1 දිනක් විශ්වවිද්යාලයේදී) සිංහල මාධ්යයෙන් පැවැත්වේ. අ.පො.ස. (උ/පෙළ) සමත් අයට අයදුම් කළ හැකි අතර, සම්පූර්ණ කරන ලද අයදුම්පත් 2026 ඔක්තෝබර් 31 දිනට පෙර යොමු කළ යුතුය.
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களனிப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் சமூக விஞ்ஞான பீடத்தின் தத்துவவியல் துறையின் உளவியல் கற்கை பிரிவினால் நடாத்தப்படும் வழிகாட்டல் ஆலோசனை டிப்ளோமா கற்கைநெறி - 2027 (10வது தொகுதி) இற்கான விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. 12 மாத காலத்தைக் கொண்ட இக்கற்கைநெறி வார இறுதி நாட்களில் (மாதத்திற்கு 3 நாட்கள் இணையவழியாகவும் 1 நாள் நேரடியாவும்) சிங்கள மொழியில் நடாத்தப்படும். க.பொ.த. (உ/த) சித்தியடைந்தவர்கள் விண்ணப்பிக்க முடியும். விண்ணப்ப முடிவுத் திகதி 2026 ஒக்டோபர் 31 ஆகும்.
📌 Key Overview & Vital Details
Course Title
Diploma in Counselling (10th Batch)
Institution
University of Kelaniya
Academic Unit
Psychology Study Unit
Duration
12 Months
Medium
Sinhala
Course Fee
Rs. 63,250 (In 2 Installments)
Application Fee
Rs. 750 (Deposit: DCOU)
Closing Date
31 October 2026
🎓 Academic Structure & Eligibility Criteria
1. Minimum Entry Qualification:
- Passing the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination in any stream.
2. Selection Procedure:
- Candidates will be evaluated and selected through an admission interview. The interview panel reserves the final decision regarding admissions.
3. Instructional Schedule & Delivery Mode:
- Timetable: Saturdays or Sundays (choose one day per batch allotment) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Hybrid Delivery: Three (03) days per month conducted via online interactive sessions, and one (01) day conducted physically on-campus at the University of Kelaniya.
- Resource Personnel: Lectures are conducted by university academics and clinical psychologists, while practical skills training is administered by clinical psychologists registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC).
| Part I — Psychological Foundations | Part II — Applied Counselling Practice |
|---|---|
| 01. General Psychology | 05. Introduction to Counselling |
| 02. Child Psychology | 06. Theoretical Foundations and Approaches in Counselling |
| 03. Developmental Psychology | 07. Counselling Skills and Competencies |
| 04. Abnormal Psychology | 08. School Counselling |
📋 Important Candidate Directives
- Mandatory Bank Deposit Code: When depositing the application processing fee of Rs. 750 at People's Bank, the applicant must clearly mention "DCOU" as the reason/purpose on the deposit slip.
- Original Slip Requirement: The original bank deposit receipt must be securely pinned/pasted to the front of the application form before dispatch. Soft copies or photocopies of slips without original bank validation will be rejected.
- Course Fee Installments: The total course fee of Rs. 63,250 can be settled in two convenient installments as specified by the university upon admission confirmation.
📝 Step-by-Step Application Procedure
- Download the official application form via the direct Google Drive link or navigate to www.kln.ac.lk (Academic > Social Sciences > Departments > Philosophy), or request a form via WhatsApp from 078 996 2242.
- Deposit the application fee of Rs. 750 at any branch of People's Bank credited to:
• Account Name: University of Kelaniya
• Account Number: 055-1-00110667549
• Purpose/Reference: DCOU - Complete all sections of the application form accurately in your own handwriting.
- Enclose the completed application along with certified copies of your G.C.E. (A/L) results, birth certificate, and the original bank receipt.
- Send the application packet via Registered Post on or before October 31, 2026, or deliver it by hand to the Psychology Study Unit at the university.
⚠️ Strict Application Deadline: All completed applications must reach the Psychology Study Unit on or before October 31, 2026. Late submissions, applications without the mandatory "DCOU" reference code on the original bank deposit slip, or incomplete candidate profiles will not be considered for the interview round.
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🔗 Official Course Notices & Application Links
Direct links to download admission documents and verified course notices:
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the basic educational qualification required to apply?
Applicants must have passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination in any stream. Admission is finalized after an evaluation interview.
2. Can working individuals attend the lecture sessions?
Yes. The program is designed specifically for working individuals and students. Lectures take place only on weekends (Saturdays or Sundays) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with 3 online sessions per month and 1 physical on-campus session.
3. What is the bank account detail for paying the application fee?
The application fee of Rs. 750 must be paid to People's Bank Account No. 055-1-00110667549. You must write "DCOU" as the reason/purpose on the deposit slip.
📞 Program Contacts & Postal Submission Address
University
University of Kelaniya
Faculty & Dept
Faculty of Social Sciences / Dept. of Philosophy
Inquiries Phone
011 290 3847
WhatsApp Helpline
078 996 2242
📬 Postal Submission Address:
Diploma in Counselling Course - 2027,
Psychology Study Unit, Department of Philosophy,
Faculty of Social Sciences,
University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.
Diploma in Counselling Course - 2027,
Psychology Study Unit, Department of Philosophy,
Faculty of Social Sciences,
University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.
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