The examination will be conducted at the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
Exam Date: 14th December 2025 (Sunday)
Venue:IRQUE Lab (2nd Floor, UCSC)
*Please check the November 2025 Examination Schedule below to check your date and time slot for the examination.
*The candidates must bring their National Identity Card (NIC) or the valid identification document, as provided during the registration process, to the examination.
*All candidates should be present at the examination hall at least 15 minutes before the commencement of each examination.
Applications are now open for the General Computing Competence Test (GCCT).
To apply, please click Register on the website.
The examination will be held on either 13th of December 2025 or 14th of December 2025 at the University of Colombo School of Computing. The detailed examination schedule will be published on this website in due course.
The examination will be the final postgraduate selection test for the 2026 intake of the informed degrees.
Please make sure that you have applied by the deadline on 9th December 2025, without missing the deadline. Kindly note that the deadline extensions will not be offered.
Please email your queries to elcexam@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk. You may reach us on 011 258 1245 (Ext: 8948), 011 259 1080
Please be informed that the GCCT (November 2025) examination has been rescheduled to 14th of December 2025, which will be held at the University of Colombo School of Computing. The detailed examination schedule will be published on this website in due course.
You are strongly advised NOT to re-apply or re-register for the GCCT when applications open for the December 2025 examination, as those registrations are intended for new applicants only.
The examination will serve as the final postgraduate selection test for the 2026 intake of the informed degree programmes.
For any queries, please email elcexam@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk. You may reach us on 011 258 1245 (Ext: 8948), 011 259 1080
Applications are now open for the General Computing Competence Test (GCCT).
To apply, please click Register on the website.
The examination will be held on 30th November 2025 (Sunday) at the University of Colombo School of Computing. The detailed exam schedule will be published on this website in due course.
Please email your queries to elcexam@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk. You may reach us on 011 258 1245 (Ext: 8948), 011 259 1080
The examination will be conducted at the University of Colombo School of computing (UCSC)
Exam Date: 26thOctober 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: Lab A (1st Floor), UCSC
*Please check the October 2025 Examination Schedule below to check your date and time slot for the examination.
*The candidates must bring their National Identity Card (NIC) or the valid identification document, as provided during the registration process, to the examination.
*All candidates should be present at the examination hall at least 15 minutes before the commencement of each examination.
The examination will be conducted at the University of Colombo School of computing (UCSC)
Exam Date: 28thSeptember 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: Lab A (1st Floor), UCSC
*Please check the September 2025 Examination Schedule below to check your date and time slot for the examination.
*The candidates must bring their National Identity Card (NIC) or the valid identification document, as provided during the registration process, to the examination.
*All candidates should be present at the examination hall at least 15 minutes before the commencement of each examination.
The General Computing Competence Test (GCCT) is a prerequisite to apply for Master of Computer Science(MCS)*, Master of Science in Computer Science (MSc in CS)* postgraduate programs at University of Colombo School of Computing. Once you sit for a particular test, the validity period of the test results is for 2 years. However, depending on the competitiveness of the test score, you will be notified if you are selected to the applied masters’ degree program or not.
GCCT is an assessment tool designed to evaluate the general computing skills of candidates and is offered by the University of Colombo School of Computing. By testing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of candidates in the computing field, the GCCT aims to standardize the assessment process and provide a reliable indicator of general competence. The test is scored on a ten-band scale, which provides a clear indication of the candidate's level of expertise in the computing domain. As such, the GCCT is an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to demonstrate their general competence in computing, whether for academic, professional, or personal reasons.
The UCSC Library provides its service to the staff and students of the UCSC. There are more than 1,400 registered library members. The library hosts more than 10,000 books, a comprehensive collection of computer science books supported by the latest editions and books related to relavent subjects and recreational books. There is a high demand for the theses and dissertation collection of the library as many users are doing researches.
UCSC is an education institute with modern laboratory facilities for computing studies. Postgraduate students can use the facilities available for their studies during the course of study at UCSC.