Prizes based on overall performance
Prof. Kunaratnam Memorial Prize for Computer Science (Direct Intake)
Founded in 2017 by Professor Kunaratnam’s children in memory of their late father Professor Emeritus Kunaratnam. This prize is awarded annually to the student among the direct-intake students having the Best Performance obtaining highest OGPA in B.Sc. Degree Examination in Computer Science held at the end of Level-4S with a First Class or Second Class Upper Division. In case of tie, the GPA in Level-4S shall be considered. The award of prize would be given as a certificate and an amount of cash reward
Mr. Sabalingam Memorial Prize for Computer Science (Physical Science)
Founded in 1989 by Mr. E. Canagalingam in memory of his late brother Mr. E. Sabalingam. This prize is awarded annually to the student among the Physical Science students having the Best Performance in Computer Science at the Special Degree Examination in Science and who obtains a First Class or Second Class Upper Division. The award of prize would be given as a certificate and an amount of cash reward.
Dr. Sinnathamby Mahesan Prize for the Best All Round Performance in Computer Science
The 21st batch of Physical Science and 6th batch of Computer Science graduates of the Department of Computer Science (DCS), University of Jaffna, have expressed their willingness to award a prize to the student with the best overall performance in the Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Examination in Computer Science. This gesture appreciates Dr. S. Mahesan’s thirty-three years of dedicated service at the DCS.
The following criteria shall apply to the above award:
The prize will be awarded to a student with the best overall performance in the Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Computer Science, based on their performance in Academic, Sports, and Other activities. These criteria are described as follows:
- Academic Performance
- A student should have obtained either a First Class or Second Class to be eligible for the prize
- An applicant possessing an OGPA will be given points proportionate to the highest OGPA earned in that particular batch, i.e. 50×(OGPA/highest OGPA)
- Achievements in Sports Activities (minimum 10 points)
- Claimed Marks in this section should be endorsed by the Director/Sports, University of Jaffna.
University Level National
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International Level Colours Full Colour/Champion/ First place 10 12 15 Half Colour/ Runners- up 08 10 12 Member of the winning team 02 03 05 Team (per year per team) Captain 04 08 12 Vice-captain 02 06 Member 01 03 Records (for each) 15 45 Participation (for each event ) 02(maximum 10 points) 03(maximum 15 points) - Other Achievements/Activities (minimum 5)
- Claimed Marks in this section should be endorsed by the Head/Computer Science, University of Jaffna.
| Research Publications in conferences/ symposiums/ workshops | Indexed Journal in SCOPUS | 10+10*SJR points for each |
| Non-Indexed Journals / Full conference paper | 5+(h-index/10) points for each. (h-index based on Google scholar metrics) | |
| Abstract / Posters | 02 points for each | |
| Presentation at Conferences/ symposiums/ workshops | Papers/Abstracts/ Posters | 02 points for each |
| Chairperson/Secretary of Student Unions /Student Branches | 03 points for each (maximum 6 points) | |
| Chairperson/Secretary/Treasurer of Student Societies /Student Branch Chapters /Affinity Groups | 2 points/year (maximum 4 points) | |
| Member of ExCo in Student Unions Societies /Student Branches /Chapters | 01 point/year(maximum 3 points) | |
| Student representation in national bodies(e.g.: IEEE Sri Lanka Section) | 01 point/year(maximum 3 points) | |
| Faculty Board Representative | 1 point (maximum 1 point) | |
| Participation in cultural programmes /Debate /Drama /Literature | 1 point for each (maximum 3 points) | |
| Participation in computing-based competitions (e.g.,datathon, hackathon) | 1 point/ participation (maximum 4 points) | |
| National Level Awards and Prizes | 3 points/item | |
| Commercialisation | 5 points for each | |
| Patency | 10 points for each | |
| Any other contributions/achievements | (maximum 3 points | |
Dr. Sinnathamby Mahesan Prize for the Best Undergraduate Research Award in Computer Science
The fifth batch of Computer Science graduates from the Physical Science programme within the Department of Computer Science (DCS) at the University of Jaffna has announced their intention to establish an award for the top-performing student in the individual research project during the Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Examination in Computer Science. This initiative is a token of gratitude towards Dr. S. Mahesan for his thirty-three years of devoted service to the DCS.
The following criteria shall apply to the above award:
- The prize will be awarded to a student in the Bachelor of Science Honours degree examination in Computer Science, based on their academic and research performances. A student to apply for this prize should have obtained at least a Second Class and minimum Grade of A- for the individual research project in Level 4. The criteria in claiming points are as follows:
- Academic Performance
- An applicant possessing an OGPA will be given points proportionate to the highest OGPA earned in that particular batch, i.e. 40×(OGPA/highest OGPA)
- Research Achievements/Activities
- Academic Performance
| Peer-reviewed research publications (accepted/ published) | Indexed Journal in SCOPUS | 40+10*SJR points for each |
| Non-Indexed Journals/Full conference paper | 15+(h-index/10) points for each (h-index based on Google scholar metrics) | |
| Full conference paper | 15+(h-index/10) points for each | |
| Abstract/poster | 05 points for each | |
| Research-related presentation at Conferences /Symposium/ workshops | 05 points for each | |
| Research awards /research grants | 10 points for each | |
| Commercialization | 15 points for each | |
| Patent | 20 points for each | |
| Points based on the grade for the individual research project | A+ | 10 points |
| A | 06 points | |
| A- | 04 points | |
| Any other relevant research contribution | 05 points for each | |
Note: In Section B, if the research was conducted as part of a team or in collaboration with others, the contribution of the individual student should be clearly demonstrated and marks would be allocated proportionally.
- A student shall be considered eligible for the award only if he/she gets a total of 40 points or more for Section b.
- In case of a tie in total points earned, the overall GPA of Level 4 shall be considered for the award. If there is a tie again, the award can be given to all students being in ties, dividing the cash price equally.
Prize Winners List
Winners of Prof. Kunaratnam Memorial Prize for Computer Science (Direct Intake)
| Winners | Batch | Year | Mr. R. N. Viththagan | 13 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. A. Sinthuja | 12 | 2022 |
| Ms. J. Ajanthy | 11 | 2021 |
| Mr. J. Nithushan | 10 | 2020 |
| Mr. Mogan Kausik | 09 | 2019 |
| Mr. Herath Mudiyanselage Yasitha Dananjaya | 08 | 2018 |
| Ms. G. Kalaiyarasi | 07 | 2017 |
Winners of Mr. Sabalingam Memorial Prize for Computer Science (Physical Science)
| Winners | Batch | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. S. Preethy | 28 | 2023 |
| Ms. P. Thirisika | 27 | 2022 |
| Ms. K. Kesavi | 26 | 2021 |
| Ms. R.M.A.H. Manewa | 25 | 2020 |
| Mr. A. Shehan Akalanka Perera | 24 | 2019 |
| Mr. Jayasekara Arachchilage Pawan Nayanajith Madushanka | 23 | 2018 |
| Ms. R. Nirthika | 22 | 2017 |
| Ms. Anusha Harshani Samaraweera | 21 | 2016 |
| Ms. J. Samantha Tharani | 20 | 2015 |
| Mr. Y. Kesavan | 19 | 2014 |
| Ms. M. Keerthika | 18 | 2013 |
| Mr. A. Chandilyan | 17 | 2012 |
| Mr. S. Sivasuthan | 15 | 2011 |
| Mr. T. Kokul | 14 | 2010 |
| Ms. A. Pratheeba | 13A | 2009 |
| Mr. M. Ramanan | 13 | 2008 |
| Mr. M. Siyamalan | 12 | 2007 |
| Mr. T. Mathialakan | 11 | 2005 |
| Ms. L. Mehala | 09 | 2003 |
| Mr. T. Ketheesan | 08 | 2002 |
| Mr. A. Ramanan | 07 | 2002 |
| Mr. S. Suthakar | 06 | 2001 |
| Mr. M. Sabesan | 05 | 2001 |
| Ms. S. Janani | 04 | 1998 |
| Ms. M. Dhushyanthi | 03 | 1998 |
| Mr. V. Thaneswaran | 02 | 1997 |
| Mr. K. Kesavan | 01 | 1996 |
Winners of Dr. Sinnathamby Mahesan Prize for the Best Undergraduate Research Award in Computer Science
| Winners | Batch | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. T. Thayatharsan | 13 | 2023 |
Winners of Prof. Kanthia Kunaratnam Gold Medal (Faculty of Science)
| Winners | Batch | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. R. N. Viththagan | 13 | 2023 |