The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon annually organizes national-level initiatives to recognize and nurture outstanding students in chemistry across the country. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the Second Sri Lanka Junior Chemistry Olympiad – 2026 was conducted to further expand opportunities for young aspiring school students to demonstrate their knowledge and passion for chemistry.
The Second Sri Lanka Junior Chemistry Olympiad 2026 was successfully held on Saturday, 10th January 2026, at island-wide examination centers. The competition provides students with valuable early exposure to Olympiad-style examinations, helping them develop analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper interest in chemistry.
Following the successful conduct of the examination, the list of finalists selected from the Preliminary Selection Test is given below in alphabetical order.
| Full Name of the Candidate | Name of the School | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dilum Rishan Udugamasooriya | Lyceum International School, Wattala |
| 2 | Dinujaya Thejashwara Samarakoon | St.Sylvester’s College, Kandy |
| 3 | Madapathage Don Kaveen Sandilu Senanayake | Louvre College, Pannipitiya |
| 4 | Mohamed Sagid Ahmed Muththaqi | Zahira National College, Puttalam |
| 5 | Nawullage Rumika Tharindula Perera | Gateway College, Dehiwala |
| 6 | Rajaguru Mudiyanselage Methdinu Devnith Rajaguru | Miracle International School |
| 7 | Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Movindu Thenula Herath | St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala |
| 8 | Rithu Edirisinghe | Lyceum International School, Panadura |
| 9 | Samarakoon Mudhiyanselage Sithumina | St.Sylvester’s College, Kandy |
| 10 | Sivarupan Jinothika | Km/Str/Vipulananda Maha Vidyalaya |
| 11 | Vanimuhunthan Moshikeeran | Hartley College, Point Pedro |
| 12 | W M Anulya Ayasari Wariyapola | Musaeus College, Colombo 7 |
| 13 | Yoganathan Arushan | Jaffna Hindu College |
| 14 | Zoya Ahmed Ali | Gateway College, Dehiwala |