Sri Lanka Junior Chemistry Olympiad 2027
Are you passionate about chemistry? Here’s your opportunity to explore the fascinating world of chemistry, challenge your knowledge and compete in the Sri Lanka Junior Chemistry Olympiad 2027! Open to students below 17 years of age.
About the Competition
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) has conducted the Sri Lanka Junior Chemistry Olympiad annually since 2025 for G.C.E. Ordinary Level students.
The selection test for the 2027 competition is tentatively scheduled for January 2027 at examination centres across the island. National-level winners will receive medals and certificates at the Annual Sessions of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon.
Students from all schools are warmly invited to participate. There is no limit to the number of students who can participate from a single school.
Eligibility
Make sure you meet the age requirement before applying.
Below 17 years of age
Applicants must be below 17 years of age as of 31 January 2027.
School students
The competition is conducted for students following the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Science curriculum.
Competition Structure
The competition consists of a preliminary selection examination followed by a final practical examination.
Selection Examination
All eligible applicants will participate in the preliminary examination.
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Question format: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Medium: Sinhala, Tamil and English
- Syllabus: G.C.E. (O/L) Science syllabus
Practical Examination
The top 10–15 students from the preliminary round will be selected for the final round.
- Selection of the top 10–15 participants
- Practical chemistry examination
- Chemistry practical training workshop before the examination
Examination at a Glance
Important information about the preliminary selection test.
1 hour 30 minutes
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Sinhala · Tamil · English
January 2027
Tentative schedule.
G.C.E. (O/L) Science
Rs. 1,000
Important Dates
30 November 2026
Submit your application and payment documentation on time.
January 2027
Exact examination date to be announced.
Examination Centres
The preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted at centres across Sri Lanka.
- Colombo
- Kelaniya
- Peradeniya
- Kandy
- Galle
- Matara
- Badulla
- Jaffna
- Vavuniya
- Makadura
- Batticaloa
Why Participate?
Discover Chemistry
Explore the fascinating world of chemistry and develop your scientific curiosity.
Develop Practical Skills
Gain exposure to practical chemistry through the final-round training workshop and examination.
National Recognition
National-level winners will receive medals and certificates at the Annual Sessions of IChemC.
How to Apply
Follow the steps below to complete your application for the Sri Lanka Junior Chemistry Olympiad 2027.
- Open the official online application form and complete all required information.
- Remit the registration fee of Rs. 1,000 to the following bank account.
- Email or post the original bank payment slip, or a copy of the online bank payment receipt, on or before 30 November 2026.
- Write the required identification information on the back of the payment slip or receipt.
Payment Receipt Submission
Include the following information on the back of your payment slip or receipt.
- Applicant’s name.
- NIC number, postal ID number or passport number.
- Contact telephone number.
- The number generated during online registration.
Email submission: cosl@ichemc.edu.lk
Alternatively, post the original bank payment slip or a copy of the online bank payment receipt to the postal address provided below.
Submission deadline: 30 November 2026.
Bank Details
Use the following bank details to pay the registration fee.
- Account name
- Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
- Bank
- Bank of Ceylon
- Account number
- 3271080
- Branch
- Rajagiriya
Cheque payments: Cheques can be drawn in favour of “Institute of Chemistry Ceylon”.
Postal Address
Send your original bank payment slip or a copy of the online payment receipt to:
Chemistry Olympiad Sri Lanka
Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
Adamantane House,
341/22, Kotte Road,
Welikada, Rajagiriya.
Contact and Further Information
Organizing institution: Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC)
Email: cosl@ichemc.edu.lk
Official website: Chemistry Olympiad Sri Lanka (COSL)