Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)

Bachelor in Information Technology (BIT) at Khwopa Engineering College, Bhaktapur

Bachelor in Information Technology (BIT) at Khwopa Engineering College is a four-year bachelor's program affiliated with Purbanchal University. KhEC offers the program under the Faculty of Science and Technology with an enrollment capacity of 48 students.

The curriculum runs across eight semesters and combines programming, mathematics, computer systems, web technology, databases, networking, data communication, software engineering, management, research, electives, and sustained project work. Project courses appear throughout the program rather than being limited to the final year, ending with an Application Project in the eighth semester.

Quick Highlights

• Course: Bachelor in Information Technology (BIT)

• College: Khwopa Engineering College (KhEC)

• Location: Libali, Bhaktapur-8, Nepal

• Affiliation: Purbanchal University

• Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology

• Level: Bachelor's

• Duration: 4 years

• Academic Structure: 8 semesters

• Seats: 48

• Total Fee: NRs. 4,40,000

• Admission: Entrance examination, merit list, and college interview

• Academic Components: Theory, tutorials, practical work, projects, research methodology, electives, and an Application Project

What students study in BIT

BIT at KhEC follows the Purbanchal University curriculum. The course begins with mathematics, computing fundamentals, programming, communication, management, and basic electrical concepts before moving into data structures, computer organization, web technology, databases, operating systems, networks, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and other advanced areas.

The structure also keeps management-oriented subjects within the degree. Principles of Management appears in the first semester, Financial Management & Accounting in the second, Marketing Management in the fourth, Management Information System in the seventh, and Software Project Management in the final semester.

BIT curriculum by semester

The first two semesters establish computing, programming, mathematics, communication, electronics, and management foundations. By the third and fourth semesters, students move into data structures, microprocessors, interface design, numerical methods, computer organization, web technology, database management, and discrete mathematics.

The fifth and sixth semesters cover data communication, web technology, graphics, operating systems, embedded system programming, computer networks, data mining and warehousing, advanced object-oriented programming, and research methodology.

In the fourth year, the curriculum includes Artificial Intelligence, Network Programming, Software Engineering, Management Information System, E-commerce, Wireless Communication System, Software Project Management, electives, and advanced project work.

Project-based study

Project work is built into the BIT curriculum from the first semester. Students progress through Project-I to Project-VII before completing an Application Project in semester VIII.

The nature of the projects changes as technical study advances. Project-II involves software development in an object-oriented language, with students working through topic selection, requirements, algorithms, coding, implementation, documentation, and presentation. Project-III is connected with visual programming, while Project-V focuses on developing a web-based application using server-side scripting.

Later project courses involve software engineering practices, relational database systems, object-oriented programming, written reports, presentations, documentation, and viva-based assessment. The final semester includes a four-credit Application Project.

Elective subjects

The seventh semester provides an Elective I component. The available subjects include:

• GIS

• Multimedia System

• Cloud Computing

• Distributed Processing

• Theory of Computation

• Internet and Intranet

• Simulation and Modeling

Elective II in semester VIII includes options such as Remote Sensing, Multimedia Communication, E-Governance, System Administration, Design and Analysis of Algorithm, Network Security and Cryptography, and Image Processing and Pattern Recognition.

BIT eligibility at Khwopa Engineering College

For the intake effective from 2082-2083, applicants to BIT must meet one of the stated Purbanchal University academic routes.

Applicants who have completed +2 or equivalent require a minimum D grade in each subject, D+ under the old grading system, with an aggregate GPA of at least 2.0.

Other eligible routes include:

• Intermediate with at least 45 percent and 100 marks in Mathematics or Computer Science.

• A three-year Diploma in any stream.

• A Level with at least an E grade in each subject or 45 percent in aggregate.

Admission process

BIT falls under the Faculty of Science and Technology admission procedure at KhEC.

Eligible applicants complete the required Purbanchal University and college entrance applications and sit for the entrance examination. Applicants must pass the entrance examination before being considered through the entrance result and college merit list.

Candidates included in the merit list attend an interview conducted by the college. Successful candidates can then complete admission according to the available seats. The admission procedure provides around two to three days after interview for submission of the admission fee, with seats filled under the stated first-come-first-basis procedure.

BIT fee structure for

The total fee for BIT at Khwopa Engineering College for is NRs. 4,40,000.

The stated amount excludes registration and examination fees charged by Purbanchal University and other applicable external institutions or bodies.

An NRs. 15,000 deposit is collected at admission. The deposit is refundable only after successful completion of the course. Foreign students are charged an additional 50 percent of the total semester fees, together with other applicable fees under Purbanchal University regulations.

Scholarships for BIT students

BIT is included in the KhEC scholarship scheme for BE, B.Arch., BIT, and BCA-IT students admitted in .

Merit-based and reserved scholarships follow Purbanchal University scholarship policy. First-semester scholarships based on +2 academic performance range from 10 percent to 50 percent of the total semester fee, depending on the student's CGPA or percentage.

A 10 percent first-semester scholarship is also available for eligible students who completed +2 from public, government, or community schools. Other provisions cover a limited number of economically disadvantaged students, single-parent students, differently-abled students, and students with notable national or international sports achievements.

A student is eligible for only one scholarship. Where more than one category applies, the higher-value scholarship is awarded.

Learning areas covered by BIT

The curriculum gives students repeated academic and practical exposure to areas including:

• C and C++ programming

• Object-oriented programming

• Data structures and algorithms

• Web technology

• Database management

• Computer organization

• Operating systems

• Data and computer communication

• Computer networks

• Embedded system programming

• Data mining and data warehousing

• Software engineering

• Artificial intelligence

• Network programming

• Management information systems

• E-commerce

• Software project management

• Research methodology

Practical sessions accompany a number of technical subjects, while the continuing project sequence requires students to work with software development, documentation, presentations, and application development.

Academic environment at KhEC

BIT students study within KhEC's Department of Information Technology. The wider college facilities include laboratories, a library with course and reference books, multipurpose halls, sports facilities, a cafeteria, and transportation services.

The college also has a Research and Development Unit, while Research Methodology forms part of the BIT sixth-semester curriculum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BIT at Khwopa Engineering College affiliated with Purbanchal University?

Yes. Bachelor in Information Technology at Khwopa Engineering College is affiliated with Purbanchal University.

How long is BIT at KhEC?

The BIT program runs for four years across eight semesters.

How many BIT seats are available at Khwopa Engineering College?

The enrollment capacity for BIT is 48 students.

Is an entrance examination required for BIT admission?

Yes. Applicants must pass the applicable entrance examination. Admission then proceeds through the entrance result, college merit list, interview, and final admission process.

What is the minimum eligibility for BIT?

For +2 or equivalent, applicants require at least a D grade in each subject, D+ under the old grading system, and an aggregate GPA of at least 2.0. Other stated routes include Intermediate, A Level, and a three-year Diploma under the applicable criteria.

Does BIT include project work?

Yes. Project work runs throughout the curriculum, from Project-I through Project-VII, followed by an Application Project in semester VIII.

Does KhEC provide scholarships for BIT students?

Yes. BIT students are included in the scholarship provisions covering university-policy scholarships, academic-performance scholarships, eligible public or community-school graduates, disadvantaged students, and sports achievement categories.