THE CERTIFICATION CEREMONY - 2026

The most significant academic event of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) is the Annual Certification Ceremony. This prestigious occasion is organized to award certificates to students who have successfully completed the certificate programmes offered by SLIM.

Seat Numbers

Academic Excellence Awards The Best Students of the following programmes will receive Special Certificates, Medals, and Plaques in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements:
  • Professional Certificate in Marketing (English)
  • Professional Certificate in Marketing (Sinhala)
  • Professional Certificate in Marketing (Tamil)
  • Certificate in Digital Marketing
  • Business and Professional English
  • Certificate in Pharmaceutical Marketing

CERTIFICATION DAY

Date : 02 August 2026 (Sunday)

Time :

Venue : Main Conference Hall, BMICH, Colombo

Dress Code : All certificate holders are requested to be appropriately attired for this formal occasion and to adhere to the following dress code:

Gentlemen

  • Dark-coloured lounge suit with a matching tie
  • White shirt preferred
  • Dark-coloured formal shoes

Ladies

  • Saree
  • Appropriate formal footwear


CERTIFICATION PACKAGE

Participants will be entitled to the following:

  • Digital Copy of the Certification Souvenir
  • Refreshments during the Ceremony

Morning Session - Programmes and Intakes

Timing Requirement
8.00 a.m. – 8.45 a.m. Compulsory student registration
9.00 a.m. Ceremony commences promptly
1.00 p.m. Morning Session concludes
Session 1 - Photography
Timing Requirement
Location Right-hand side of the Balcony when facing the Auditorium - BMICH
Opening Hours 5.30 a.m. to 7.30 a.m.

Evening Session - Programmes and Intakes

Timing Requirement
2.00 p.m. – 2.45 p.m. Compulsory student registration
3.00 p.m. Ceremony commences promptly
6.00 p.m. Evening Session concludes
Session 2 - Photography
Timing Requirement
Location Right-hand side of the Balcony when facing the Auditorium - BMICH
Opening Hours 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGES


IMPORTANT PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE

PHOTOGRAPHY DEADLINES

The photography area will be cleared immediately after the specified closing time for each session. Students must therefore take their photographs strictly within the allocated time.

ADVANCE BOOKINGS

The Photography Rate Card is attached for your reference. Students are encouraged to arrive early on the event day and make bookings with Magiclight to avoid any last-minute rush.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

  • Cameras will not be permitted inside the hall.
  • Mobile phones must be switched off or kept on silent mode throughout the ceremony.
  • Leaving the premises before the conclusion of the ceremony is strictly prohibited.
  • SLIM will live-stream the ceremony via the official SLIM Facebook page for those who wish to witness the event remotely.
  • All students must be seated before 9.00 a.m.
  • Late attendees will not be permitted under any circumstances.
  • Students who have already collected their certificates are not eligible to participate in the ceremony.
  • Students are strongly advised to arrive on time to avoid any inconvenience.

HELP DESK

For any clarification or assistance, please contact: certification@slim.edu.lk