Bachelor of Information Technology
- 3 Years
- Distance Learning
- Industry-Ready Graduates
- Nationwide Accessibility
What is BIT?
The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) is an external degree offered by the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. It was introduced to address the growing demand for ICT professionals in the country. The program aims to produce industry-ready graduates through a comprehensive and cost-effective education.
Key Highlights
1. Rapid ICT Growth in Sri Lanka: The ICT sector is expanding rapidly, necessitating more skilled professionals. Local universities can only admit a limited number of students, making external degree programs like BIT essential.
2. Program Benefits:
- Cost-Effective: The BIT program offers a lower-cost alternative to foreign degrees.
- Accessibility: The degree is accessible through open and distance learning, allowing students nationwide to benefit from UoM’s education.
- Industry Relevance: Continuous updates with industry input ensure graduates are highly employable.
3. Program Structure:
- Flexible Learning Modes: Students can choose between studying with an accredited partner organization or independently using online resources.
- Progressive Certification: Students receive a diploma after the first year, a higher diploma after the second year, and the BIT degree upon completing the third year.
4. Admission: Open to students who have passed the Advanced Level examination in any stream, with lateral entry options for those with other qualifications.
5. Online Learning: Courses are offered online, allowing students to study from home, submit assessments, and receive feedback through an integrated system.
Why Choose UoM for BIT?
- Reputation: The University of Moratuwa is known for producing world-class graduates.
- Quality Education: The program is supported by highly qualified staff and strict quality assurance, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the workforce.
The candidates applying must satisfy one of the following entry requirements .
1.) Applicants passing GCE Advanced Level (National Curriculum)
Credit (C) pass or above for G.C.E. O/L Mathematics (National Curriculum) Syllabus). If you have completed the O/L examination under the old curriculum, you must have at least a ‘C’ pass in one of the Mathematics subjects.
AND
GCE Advanced Level (National Curriculum): At least three (03) simple passes (S) for main subjects in the GCE Advanced Level examination in one sitting after the year 2000 or four passes in the GCE Advanced Level examination in one sitting before the year 2000
2.) Applicants with NVQ qualifications
NVQ qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 4 or Level 5 one-year full-time, which is awarded from
Training institutes or programs accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), or
Government Technical Colleges.
A Credit (C) pass or above for O/L Mathematics (National Curriculum), and passing six (06) subjects in one sitting.
3.) Applicants who have completed
O/L and A/L under an international syllabus with results equivalent to 1 above or
O/L under National Curriculum and A/L under an International Curriculum or
O/L under an international syllabus and A/L under National Curriculum
Applicants under 2 and 3 above are required to pass an aptitude test to be eligible to register.
Lateral Entry
1) Lateral Entry – HNDIT (Full Time) from SLIATE
A candidate who has successfully completed all subjects of SLIATE HNDIT (2021 revised new Curriculum or 2014 curriculum) and the six months (06) training period can apply to be considered as a lateral entry candidate.
2) Lateral Entry – HNDIT (Part Time) from SLIATE
A candidate who has successfully completed all subjects of SLIATE HNDIT (2021 revised new Curriculum or 2014 curriculum) and the one year (12 months) training period can apply to be considered as a lateral entry candidate.
3) Lateral Entry – Holder of National Diploma in Technology (NDT) in IT – Institute of Technology University of Moratuwa (ITUM)
A candidate who has successfully completed all modules of the NDT in IT curriculum, except for Industrial Training I and II, are eligible to apply and register for the BIT degree programme. However, to qualify for the award of the degree, candidates must successfully complete Industrial Training I and II and obtain the National Diploma in Technology.
4) Diploma/ Higher Diploma in IT -University of Moratuwa
Candidates who have successfully completed Level 01, or both Level 01 and Level 02, under the BIT 2018 curriculum of the University of Moratuwa are eligible to register as lateral entry candidates.
Students who followed the program prior to the 2018 revised curriculum are not eligible for exemptions and are required to commence from Level 01.
Applicants under 1,2 and 3 above are required to pass an aptitude test to be eligible to register.
Curriculum & Credit Structure
Syllabus (Effective from August 2024)
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Syllabus (2018)
Fees for Regular Entry Students
Table 01:Fees per student if paid at the beginning of each academic semester:
Registration Fee (payable at the beginning of Semester 1) | Course Fee | Total Annual Fee | ||
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |||
Level 1 | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 48,000 | Rs. 40,000 | Rs. 90,000 |
Level 2 | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 33,000 | Rs. 25,000 | Rs. 60,000 |
Level 3 | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 28,000 | Rs. 20,000 | Rs. 50,000 |
Total Fee | Rs. 200,000 | |||
Table 02: Fees per student if paid at the beginning of each level
Registration Fee | Programme Fee | Total | |
Level 1 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 89,800 | Rs. 90,000 |
Level 2 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 59,800 | Rs. 60,000 |
Level 3 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 49,800 | Rs. 50,000 |
Total Fee | Rs. 200,000 | ||
The above fees are payable direct to the University of Moratuwa, at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon to the credit of Bank of Ceylon A/C No 70993353 of the University of Moratuwa by using the paying-in-voucher available at the bank and a receipt obtained. Please ensure that “Bachelor of Information Technology” is stated as the Programme name. A copy of the receipt should be sent to the university along with other documents.
The registration and course fee of the (BIT) external degree is Rs. 120,000 for third (03) year. Payments could be made either in full at the beginning of each academic year (Table 3) or in installments at the beginning of each academic semester (Table 4).
Payment for the rest of the subjects in L2 and L1 will be decided based on the no of credits per the module as listed below.
02 credits – Rs. 2250/=*
03 credits – Rs. 2500/=*
04 credits – Rs. 2750/=*
* Added: In addition to this payment you must make a payment of Rs 1500/= for every module for Continuous Assessment component. At the beginning of the Semester you must pay the appropriate amount based on the subjects you have selected from Semesters 1 to 4.
Registration Fee | Programme Fee | Total | |
Level 3 | Rs. 400 | Rs. 119,600 | Rs. 120,000 |
Table 03: Fee Structure for the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) external degree for students paying at the beginning of the Academic Programme.
Registration Fee | Programme Fee | Total | |
Level 3 Semester 1 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 59,800 | Rs. 60,000 |
Level 3 Semester 2 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 59,800 | Rs. 60,000 |
Total fees | Rs.120,000 | ||
Table 04: Fee Structure for the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) external degree for students paying at the beginning of each Semester
University Fees for Lateral Entry Students (NDT IT- ITUM)
The registration and course fee of the (BIT) external degree is Rs. 150,000 for third (03) year. Payments could be made either in full at the beginning of each academic year (Table 5) or in installments at the beginning of each academic semester (Table 6).
Payment for the rest of the subjects in L2 and L1 will be decided based on the number of credits per the module as listed below.
02 credits – Rs. 2250/=*
03 credits – Rs. 2500/=*
04 credits – Rs. 2750/=*
* Added: In addition to this payment you must make a payment of Rs 1500/= for every module for Continuous Assessment component. At the beginning of the semester, you must pay the appropriate amount based on the subjects you have selected from Semesters 1 to 4.
Registration Fee | Programme Fee | Total | |
Level 3 | Rs. 400 | Rs. 149,600 | Rs. 150,000 |
Table 05: Fee structure for the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) external degree for students paying at the beginning of the Academic Programme.
Semester | Registration Fee (Rs) | Programme Fee (Rs) | Total |
Semester 5 | 200.00 | 74,800.00 | 75,000.00 |
Semester 6 | 200.00 | 74,800.00 | 75,000.00 |
Total Fees | 150,000.00 | ||
Table 06: Fee structure for the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) external degree for students paying at the beginning of each semester
**Note that the course fees can be paid in installments, but an additional 2500/= will be added for each semester.
The above fees are payable direct to the University of Moratuwa, at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon to the credit of Bank of Ceylon A/C No 70993353 of the University of Moratuwa by using the paying-in-voucher available at the bank and a receipt obtained. Please ensure that “Bachelor of Information Technology” is stated as the Programme name. A copy of the receipt should be sent to the university along with other documents.
In addition to that, payment can be done via the Government digital payment platform (GovPay).
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Regular entry Applicants
Documents required for registration
The below mentioned documents should be submitted to the document verification date given by the CODL
- National Identity card or passport
- Original Birth Certificate
- Original G.C.E O/L certificate
- Original G.C.E A/L certificate
- Certificates of any other acceptable qualification in place of A/L
- Documentary evidence to prove the tertiary education
- Original bank slip- Rs 1000.00 (Application fee)
Note : Applicant should bring the originals and one copy of each document.
Lateral entry Applicants
Documents required for registration
The below mentioned documents should be submitted to the document verification date given by the CODL
- National Identity card or passport
- Original Birth Certificate
- Original G.C.E O/L certificate
- Original G.C.E A/L certificate
- SLIATE HNDIT transcript and certificate
- Original bank slip- Rs 2500.00 (Application fee)
- Candidates apply with NDT IT qualification should submit mark sheets for semester 1 to semester 4
Note : Applicant should bring the originals and one copy of each document.
The Examinations for course modules conducted during a semester shall be held at the end of the Semester. Each module has two components which consist of Final exam (FE) and Continuous Assessment (CA). Percentages of FE and CA components are unique to each module. Candidates required to pass the CA (continuous Assessment) in order to face the final exams.
Instructions to submit the application
Click Here for Online Application Form
- The online Application Form should be filled only in English.
- Full Name must be given as it appears on the Birth Certificate. (If the name in the provided documents are different, an affidavit must be provided at the verification session)
- Fill the Application Giving your Full Name correct
- If your A/Level Results are just released and your resuts are availble online on the Department of Examination wesite, enter your Index Number.
- If you are a previously registerered student at BIT(CODL), mention your previous BIT registration number.
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- Next you must upload all the certificates and the payment receipt.(You must upload the certified copies of the following and on the request and must produce the originals at the verification interview)
- Birth Certificate (both sides)
- Photocopy of the ID Card/details page of Passport (both sides)
- G.C.E. (O/L) Certificate (both sides)
- G.C.E. (A/L) Certificate or Index Number (both sides)
- Z. Score
- Copy of bank slip after paying the application fee Rs 1,000 (Application fee of Rs. 1,000/- should be paid to University of Moratuwa account No. 70993353 at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon)
- Other Academic Certificates (both sid
- If you Save and exit without Final Submission you can use your reference number to update your application later.
- If your application is complete you can do the Final Submission. (an auto generated email will be sent to you with your application reference number to confirm that we have received your application)
You should complete all the entry requirements on or before the application closing date.
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- Payment procedure.
- Application Fee of Rs. 1,000/= payable direct to the University of Moratuwa, at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon to the credit of Bank of Ceylon A/C No 70993353 of the University of Moratuwa by using the paying-in-voucher available at the bank and a receipt obtained. Please ensure that “Bachelor of Information Technology” is stated as the Programme name. A copy of the receipt should be sent to the university along with other documents.
- Must be made using either the bank payment or online payment method(Only through a BOC account).