BIT External Degree 2024 – University of Colombo School of Computing

Applications are called in from the eligible students for the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) Degree Programme (External) based on the entry requirements given in Section 2. The application form link is provided at the bottom of the page.

1. Entry requirements

The following admission requirements will be effective from the Academic Year 2024.No person may be registered as a candidate for the Examinations leading to the Degree unless he/she satisfies (A) and (B) below:

1. he/she
   1. has obtained three passes in the Local G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination (New Syllabus) in one sitting or four passes in the Local G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination (Old Syllabus) in one sitting; OR,
   2. has obtained a minimum of three “C” pass grades in the Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Examination in one sitting; OR,
   3. has passed all the theoretical components of the Foundation in Information Technology (FIT) Programme conducted by the UCSC; OR,
   4. has obtained the Higher National Diploma in Information Technology (HNDIT) where the certificate must be issued and verified by the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE); OR,
   5. has obtained the NVQ-Level 5 or above qualification in IT where the certificate must be issued and verified by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC); OR,
   6. has obtained any other educational qualification deemed equivalent to the qualification referred to in paragraphs A (i) to (v) above by the Senate on the recommendation of the Academic Syndicate of the UCSC and has passed a selection Test conducted by the UCSC.

   AND

2. he/she
   1. has obtained at least six passes in the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination with three Credits including for Mathematics and English; OR,
   2. has obtained at least six passes in Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International O Level Examination with three Credits including for Mathematics and English; OR,
   3. has obtained any other educational qualification deemed equivalent to the qualification referred to in paragraph (B) (i) and (ii) above by the Senate on the recommendation of the Academic Syndicate of the UCSC

2. Instructions to submit the application

1. A valid email address should be used to log in to the online registration application. This email address will be used for all communications throughout the degree program.
2. The online Application Form should be filled only in English.
3. Full Name must be given as it appears on the Birth Certificate. (If the name on the Birth Certificate is different from the name that is in use, necessary amendments should be made to the Birth Certificate before getting the registration)
4. Fill the name in Sinhala and Tamil script accurately where applicable.
5. Please provide your correct permanent address and contact number to enable the External Degrees Centre (EDC) of the UCSC to communicate with you in future activities when filling out the online application form.
6. You should indicate your educational qualifications and examination results accurately and clearly.
7. You should complete all the entry requirements before the application closes.

3. Payments procedure

1. Application Fee (Rs. 2,750.00 for Local students or USD 70 for foreign students) must be made using the online payment method.
   1. Instructions for online payments
      • Select the online payment method in the payment section of the application.
      • Fill the Credit/ Debit card information accurately on the given fields
      • Proceed with the completion of the online application.
      • If there is any issue with the online payment, please send your name, application number, NIC, date and time of payment,, and a screenshot of the error message you received to the email address application@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk.