Sri Lanka has earned international recognition once again as its national chemistry team secured three bronze medals at the 60th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad, held in Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia on 15th to 22nd April 2026. This remarkable achievement highlights the growing strength of the country’s young scientific talent on the global stage. The Sri Lankan team, […]
The winners of the Sri Lanka Junior Chemistry Olympiad 2026 have been announced following evaluation of both theory and practical examinations. The competition recognized outstanding student performance in chemistry, with a medal list finalized by the organizing committee. Awardees will be invited to attend the Annual Sessions of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) in
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon annually organizes the Sri Lanka National ChemistryOlympiad (SLNChO) to recognize outstanding students in chemistry and select the bestfour students to represent Sri Lanka at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO).The Preliminary Round of the Sri Lanka National Chemistry Olympiad 2026 was held on10th January 2026, Islandwide in 6 examination centers. About
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) annually conducts the Sri Lanka National Chemistry Olympiad (SLNChO) competition to recognize talented students in Chemistry and select the best four students to represent Sri Lanka in the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO). The Institute also organizes the Sri Lanka Junior Chemistry Olympiad competition for G.C.E (Ordinary Level) students. National
Sri Lankan students showcased their exceptional skills by winning three bronze medals and an Honorable Mention award at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), which recently took place at the Expo Centre in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The four students who made the nation proud are: Himaru Abeygunaratne from Trinity College, Kandy; Methmaka Jayasena from
National Awards Winners of COSL 2021 Gold Nadun Naveendra Rajapaksha Dharmaraja College, Kandy Silver Manujaya Praveen Wijesinghe Royal College, Colombo Silver Kelambi Arachchige Achira Hansindu Mahinda College, Galle Bronze Dinithi Shalika Madhubhashini Southlands College, Galle Honorable Mention Makarathan Karunairasan Thalawakelle Tamil Maha Vidyalaya Honorable Mention Hewa Bahithage Ruchini Niwarthana Pushpadana Girls College, Kandy International Awards
Due to the Covid19 pandemic situation in the country preliminary round of the National Chemistry Olympiad competition was not held in the year 2021. Therefore, 26 finalists were selected from students with three A passes (3As) for the G.C.E (A/L) 2020 examination. Several online training workshops were conducted by the Chemistry Olympiad Sri Lanka (COSL)
