Membership Services

Who can register for the IABF Programme?

Professionals, Graduates, Undergraduates, Other Professional Qualifications holders, A/L & O/L qualified students as specified under the minimum entry requirements.

From where can I collect Registration Application Forms?

Downloadable from the IBSL website or hard copies of the application can be collected from the IBSL office at No.80A, Elvitigala Mawatha , Colombo -08.

Is there an online registration facility available for candidates?

Yes. If you register online all supporting documents requested there in should be attached to the application and due payments should be paid online.

Can I apply online and send the payment slips later on through post?

No. Your online registration is not successful until you make the payment online.

How do I know that my application has been accepted and processed?

Once you submit the duly completed enrollment form along with the relevant supporting documents.(A certified copy of your NIC, Certified copies of relevant entry qualification/s, employment confirmation letter (if employed), two certified passport size photographs and payment slips) to the Member Relation Division of the IBSL. After processing your application your membership number will be informed to you through registered post along with the student identity card and a copy of the IABF/DABF syllabi. No candidate will be allowed to sit the IBSL professional examinations (IABF/DABF) without a valid registration number.

What is the registration Fee?

Rs. 4500/- for normal applications and Rs. 4950/- ( 10% surcharge) for late applications.

Can I cancel my previous registration with the IBSL and re-register as a new member?

Yes. If your previous registration is more than three years old and not possesses any valid subject passes and you are in an inactive status for more than three years you may submit a written request to the institute to cancel your previous registration number and to re- register as a new member. Such requests should accompany a new application form. If you wish to register online your request for cancellation should be approved by the institute in advance.

I have lost my Student Identity Card. Can I obtain a duplicate card?

Yes. Submit a written request with two passport size photographs and a payment of Rs. 500/- to the IBSL.

Can I update my personal details online?

Yes. You can update your contact details such as a home address, contact numbers, and e-mail by login into the member profile area of the IBSL website. But for name changes or NIC number changes members have to submit a written request to the Member Relations Division of the IBSL. If you have not submitted an e-mail address to the IBSL so far or the current email address using is different from the email address registered with the IBSL, then send an email to mr@ibsl.lk to update your email in our records. All important Message & notices to students/ members will be sent via emails.

What are the documentary evidences that I should submit to change my name/ NIC number?

Your request to change your name OR NIC number should accompany the following mandatory documentary evidences.

• NIC number changes - A Certified copy of the new NIC. If your NIC number has been completely changed from the previous, then a certified copy of the new NIC along with the letter issued by the Department of Registration of Persons.
• Name Changes – A certified copy of NIC, Birth Certificate, an Affidavit and a copy of the Marriage certificate if required.