The Council consists of 16 members and works as the executive body and authority on discipline and administration. The composition of the Council is made up with the academic staff representatives including the Deans of the University and externally appointed distinguished members. Vice Chancellor is the Chairman of the Council and works as the Officer who is empowered as per the provisions of University Act, and implements and fulfills the tasks and duties through the Council.
- Committees under the Council
- Financial Committee
- Auditing and Management Committee
- Tender Board
- Minor Tender Board
- Technical Committee
- Management Board of the Vice Chancellor’s Fund
- Student Admission Committee
- Student Welfare Committee
Council Members

Ven. Senior Professor Kanattegoda Saddaratana Anunayaka Thero
Chairman - Vice Chancellor
Ven. Dr. Kadawathgama Piyarathana Nayaka Thero
The Dean (Faculty of Buddhist Studies)
Ven. Dr. Galwewe Wimalakhanthi Thero
The Dean (Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies)
Ven. Kirama Wimalathissa Thero
Head (Department of Buddhist & Pali Studies)
Ven Dr. Udugampola Gunananda Thero
Head (Department of Social Sciences & Comparative Studies)
Mr.Somaratne Vidanapathirana
Secretary Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs
Mrs. Anoja P. Guruge
Additional Secretary (Administration and Finance), Ministry of Education
Mr.R.M.D.K.G.N.B. Ranathunga
Additional Director General, Ministry of Finance
Ven. Dr. Niyangoda Wijithasiri Anunayaka Thero

Ven. Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadhassi Anunayaka Thero

Ven. Emeritus Professor Kandegoda Wimaladhamma Anunayaka Thero.

Ven. Aththangane Sasanarathana Nayaka Thero

Ven. Dodampahala Sri Rahula Thero

Emeritus Prof. Gamini Senanayake

Prof. B. A. Karunarathne

Mr. Jayalath Muththettuwegedara
