Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) – University of Moratuwa

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Bachelor of Information Technology

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Regular Entry

A student may enter the degree programme at different levels depending on the qualifications they have obtained as shown in Table 1

Level 1An applicant may be considered for Admission to the BIT degree programme,if he/she has:

  1. Three passes in the G.C.E. (AIL) examination in one sitting and a credit pass for Mathematics in the G.C.E (O/L) examination.
  2. Any other academic qualification,equivalent to 1 or higher,approved by the Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Board
  3. Any other qualification from a Professional Institution approved by the Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Board.

A candidate who has obtained at least 6 passes in not more than two sittings and a credit pass in Mathematics at the GCE Ordinary Level Examination and a full-time Diploma/Certificate or higher qualification of at least 1 year duration from a recognized institution to have satisfied the entry criteria under section 2 above . (Applicants who do not qualify under section 1 must pass the Aptitude Test conducted by the Faculty)

Level 2To be considered for admission to the Degree programme at the Level 2 an applicant must successfully complete the Diploma Programme (i.e.,the Level 1).
Level 3To be considered for admission to the Degree programme at the Level 3 an applicant must successfully complete the Higher Diploma Programme (i.e.,the Level 2).

Table 1
The qualifications accepted by the university in place of (an alternative) the 03 passes at G. C. E.  (A/L) exam are-

At least 06 passes in not more than two sittings and a credit pass in Mathematics at the GCE (O/L) examination and a full-time Diploma / Certificate or higher qualification of at least 1 year duration from a recognized institution.

The Senate has so far approved the following institutes / programs/ qualifications:

•     Public sector universities

•     National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)

•     Training institute or programs accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational

Education Commission (TVEC)

•     Government technical colleges

•     Recognized professional organizations (e.g., BCS, IESL, CIMA, CIM, PMI)

•     Three E passes at the Edexcel Advanced GCE Examination

•     Teacher’s Diploma in Information Technology Program (1year), Sri Lanka

Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)

•     Professional in service English Teacher Training Program (1 year), National

Institute of Education (NIE)

•     Trained Teachers’ Certificate (2 year, full-time), Government Teacher Training

Colleges

•     International Diploma in Computer Studies of NCC Education, UK

Lateral Entry – SLIATE (Full Time)
  • A candidate is considered to have successfully completed all subjects of SLIATE HNDIT (new Curriculum) and the six months (06) training period.
  • A candidate can start the level 3 with the exemption of Level 1 and 2 subjects according to their track.
  • All full time students must pass an aptitude test conducted by CODL to qualify for the programme.
Lateral Entry – SLIATE (Part Time)
  • A candidate is considered to have successfully completed all subjects of SLIATE HNDIT (new curriculum) & must have one year of work experience in a recognized institution after completing HNDIT.
  • A candidate can start the level 3 with exemption of Level 1 and Level 2 subjects according to their track.
  • All part time students must pass an aptitude test conducted by CODL to qualify for the programme.
Lateral Entry – Exemptions for Common Modules in HNDIT (Full Time/Part Time) – SLIATE
Exemptions for Common Modules in HNDIT (Full Time/Part Time) – SLIATE (2014 HNDIT -SLIATE Curriculum)
Exemptions for Common Modules in HNDIT (Full Time/Part Time) – SLIATE(2010 HNDIT –SLIATE Curriculum)
Lateral Entry – Holder of Diploma in IT of NDT IT – Institute of Technology University of Moratuwa (ITUM)
  • Canditates who have successfully completed all the modules of the NDT curriculum execpt Industrial Training 1 and 2 are eligible to apply and register for the BIT degree programme .However, candidates must successfully complete Industrial Training 1 and 2 and obtain  National Diploma in Technology to qualify for obtaining the degree.
  • A candidate can start level 3 with exemptions of level 1 and 2 subjects.
  • All students must pass an aptitude test conducted by CODL to qualify for the programme.
Lateral Entry – Exemptions for  Holder of Diploma in IT of NDT IT – ITUM

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