The 116^th General Convocation of the University of Kelaniya was held on 16^th of March 2021 at the Senate Room of University of Kelaniya.

Degrees were awarded to graduands who have completed degree programmes in Faculty of Graduate Studies. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, degrees were awarded in absentia.

During the convocation nine graduands of Doctor of Philosophy Degree, sixteen graduands of Master of Philosophy Degree, nine graduands of Master of Science Degree, five graduands of Master of Social Sciences Degree, six graduands of Master of Human Resource Management Degree, five graduands of Master of Business (Finance) Degree, one graduand of Master of Business (Accounting) Degree, twelve graduands in Master of Business Administration Degree, twenty two graduands in Master of Arts (two-year) Degree, five Master of Science (one-year) Degree, one hundred one Master of Arts Degree, four graduands of Postgraduate Diploma, thirty five graduands of Master of Arts (Special) Degree, one graduand of Business Management (Special) Degree in Human Resource Management, one graduand of Business Management (Special) Degree in Accounting, one graduand of Master of Arts (Honours) Degree, one graduand of Bachelor of Naval Studies Degree in Maritime Warfare were awarded.

Cadre Chair & Senior Prof. Nilanthi de Silva, Vice Chancellor- University of Kelaniya, Deans of Faculties and Mr. W.M. Karunarathne- Registrar were among the participants of this special ceremony