Cabinet Has Approved A Memorandum To Re Enforce The Circular 46/90 Which Considering HNDA Course As An Alternative Qualification To A B.Com Degree

The Cabinet has today(06) approved a Memorandum submitted by Minister Of Higher Education And Highways Lakshman Kiriella to re-enforce the circular of HNDA(Higher National Diploma In Accountancy) Course as an alternative qualification to a B.Com Degree offered by State Universities.

Student who are following HNDA Course find difficulties to get job opportunities in Public Sector as the Public Administration Circular 46/90 of 1990 which considering the HNDA Course as an alternative qualification to a B.Com Degree has  not yet been implemented.

The Cabinet Decision to recognize the HNDA Course as a Degree came in the wake of public  criticisms made against Government over the recent police attacks against protesting HNDA Students at Ward Place,Colombo.