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Detail About How to Apply

Calling of applications for the BIT degree programme will be published in the BIT website and social media annually. In accordance with such notices, prescribed application forms should be completed online, by following the steps below.

Instructions to submit the application

1

Create Your Account

Create your account using your NIC and Email Address. Ensure that you provide a valid email address that you use regularly, as most communications regarding your application will be sent via email.
2

Verify Your Email Address

Verify your email address by clicking the verification link sent to the email account you provided during registration.
3

Login

Log in to the online application portal using your NIC and the Email you provided during account creation.
4

Complete and Submit Your Application

Fill in all required Personal Information and Educational Information accurately. Review the information carefully before submitting the application.
5

Proceed to the Payment Page

After submitting your application details, proceed to the payment page and select the appropriate payment method:

o Local applicants: Online Payment or GovPay
o Foreign applicants: Online Payment or Bank Transfer
6

Complete the Payment and Submit the Application

Complete the payment using your selected payment method. Enter the required payment details and submit your application.
7

Download Your Application

Once the application has been successfully submitted, download your application for future reference.
8

Selection Interview

If you are shortlisted, details regarding the selection interview, including the interview schedule and related instructions, will be announced through the bit.lk website. Applicants are advised to regularly check the website for updates and further notifications.

Documents Required for Submission

Required Original Documents

Please bring the originals of the following documents for verification:

  1. National Identity Card (NIC) for Sri Lankan citizens / Valid Passport for foreign nationals

  2. Birth Certificate

  3. Marriage Certificate (as a proof for name changes after marriage, if required)

  4. GCE O/L Certificate(s) (G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination / Cambridge / Pearson Edexcel International O Level Examination)

  5. One of the following qualification documents, as applicable (should be the qualification mentioned in the application form):

  • Advanced Level Certificate (GCE Advanced Level / Cambridge / Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Examination)
  • Certificate of NVQ Level 5 or above qualification in IT issued and verified by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC)
  • Certificate of Higher National Diploma in Information Technology (HNDIT) issued and verified by the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE)

 

Note:The documents required may change from time to time. Therefore, students are requested to follow the instructions issued by the External Degrees Centre (EDC) of UCSC. Students may also be required to submit additional documents upon request for verification purposes before student registration can be granted.

Payments procedure

Application Fee (Rs. 5,000.00 for Local students or USD 100 for foreign students) must be made using the online payment gateway, via GovPay or by directly paying to the bank account using the respective vouchers

EXTERNAL DEGREES CENTRE
Assistant Registrar,
External Degree Centre of UCSC,
University of Colombo School of Computing
UCSC Building Complex,
35, Reid Avenue,

Colombo 00700

Tel: +94 -11- 2581245/6/7 Ext.6093

Fax: +94 -11-2587239

 

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