The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology Education (BICTE) at Madhyabindu Multiple Campus is a four-year, eight-semester undergraduate program affiliated with Tribhuvan University under the Faculty of Education. The program is offered at the campus in Kawasoti Municipality–3, Nawalparasi, Gandaki Province, Nepal.
BICTE brings together ICT study and teacher education through a semester-based structure that includes communication skills, core education courses, mathematics and analytical courses, ICT core courses, life skills, elective courses, capstone project work, and teaching practice. At Madhyabindu Multiple Campus, the program is supported by a separate library building with e-library services, computer-related facilities, extra classes, exam-oriented classes, and campus scholarship support.
Course Name: Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology Education (BICTE)
Institution: Madhyabindu Multiple Campus
Location: Kawasoti Municipality–3, Nawalparasi, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Affiliation: Tribhuvan University
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Academic System: Semester
Duration: 4 years
Total Structure: 8 semesters
Total Credit Hours: 132
Eligibility: Minimum D grade in each subject in Grade XI and XII
Admission Process: CEAT and interview
Semester Fee: Rs. 40,000 per semester
Course Focus: ICT study, digital pedagogy, teaching practice, and applied academic work
The BICTE curriculum is structured to prepare students for ICT education through a balanced semester system. The program combines technology-focused study with educational foundations and teaching practice.
The curriculum includes the following major course components:
Communication Skills
Professional/Core Education
ICT Core Courses
Specialization/Elective Courses
Mathematics and Analytical Courses
Life Skills Courses
Capstone Project
Teaching Practice
The 132-credit structure is distributed across 44 courses. The largest share is in ICT core courses, supported by education courses, mathematical study, electives, and final-semester practice.
Key study areas include:
English Language and General Nepali
Fundamentals of Education
Developmental Psychology
Learning Psychology
Fundamentals of Curriculum
Assessment in Teaching and Learning
Research Methods in Education
Classroom Pedagogy
Mathematics I and II
Probability and Statistics
Numerical Analysis
Discrete Mathematics
Introduction to Information Technology
Programming Concept with C
Object Oriented Programming with C++
Data Structure and Algorithm
Computer Architecture and Organization
Web Technology
Operating System
Database Management System
System Analysis and Design
Java Programming Language
Data Communication and Networks
Software Engineering and Project Management
Visual Programming
Computer Graphics
Digital Pedagogy and LMS
Network and Information Security
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Teaching Methods for ICT
System Administrator with Linux
Python Programming
Elective options include GIS or Big Data Analysis, and Cloud Computing or Multimedia Technology. The seventh semester includes capstone project work, and the eighth semester includes teaching practice.
Prepare competent ICT teachers and instructors for computer science and ICT-related disciplines
Build knowledge and skills in ICT and pedagogy for teaching in the education sector
Prepare students to use computers and computational techniques to solve real-life problems in educational settings
Support progression to postgraduate study in ICT and related fields
Develop academic and professional ability for teaching and ICT-based work
BICTE has academic and professional scope in both education and ICT-related fields. Its structure connects computer science study with teaching methods, digital pedagogy, classroom understanding, and project-based work. This makes the program suitable for students who want preparation in school-level ICT teaching, ICT-supported educational work, and further study in education or technology-related areas.
At Madhyabindu Multiple Campus, the course is offered in a wider academic setting that includes programs from Grade 11 to the master’s level. The campus environment supports semester-based study through library services, e-library access, extra classes, exam-oriented classes, and a scholarship structure that supports students from different backgrounds.
After completing the program, students are expected to:
Apply ICT knowledge in teaching and learning settings
Teach computer science and ICT-related subjects with pedagogical understanding
Use programming, database, networking, and systems knowledge in academic and practical work
Apply digital pedagogy in classroom and educational settings
Use mathematics and analytical tools in ICT study
Complete project-based and practice-based academic work
Continue to postgraduate study in ICT or education-related fields
Programming with C, C++, Java, and Python
Data structure and algorithm
Database management system
Web technology
Operating system and Linux administration
Data communication and networks
System analysis and design
Software engineering and project management
Computer graphics
Network and information security
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Digital pedagogy and LMS
Teaching methods for ICT
Research methods and research project
Capstone project work
Teaching practice
The BICTE program uses a combination of classroom instruction and practice-based learning. Technology integration and digital pedagogy are part of the teaching-learning process, and the wider campus environment supports students through regular academic guidance.
The main teaching methods include:
Class lectures
Group discussion
Demonstration
Guest lecture
Field visit
Seminar work
Case analysis
Problem solving
Field work
Project work
Teaching practice in the final semester
The campus also supports students through library use, e-library services, extra classes, and exam-oriented classes.
BICTE graduates may move into areas such as:
ICT teaching roles in schools
Computer science instruction
ICT-related work in the education sector
Digital pedagogy support roles
Research-related work in teaching and learning
Work in organizations connected with children, youth, and human resource development
Government job pathways
Postgraduate study in ICT, education, or related fields
Students of Madhyabindu Multiple Campus have access to campus scholarship support and related financial assistance.
At least 3% scholarship support from total student tuition fees
Support for genuine or poor students
Support for minority and marginalized groups
Support for children of martyrs
Named scholarship support through multiple campus scholarship funds
Wider academic support through campus student-support structures
TU-affiliated BICTE program under the Faculty of Education
Four-year, eight-semester structure with ICT and pedagogy in one program
Separate library building with e-library support and more than 12,691 books and reference materials
Computer-related facilities within the campus setting
Extra classes and exam-oriented classes for students
Scholarship support for financially weak and socially marginalized students
Multi-level academic environment from Grade 11 to the master’s level
Wider campus context linked with University Grants Commission (UGC) quality assurance and re-accreditation
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirement for BICTE admission
Eligible applicants submit the prescribed application form and academic records
Admission includes the Central Education Admission Test (CEAT)
CEAT includes ICT skill and interest, language understanding, logical reasoning, and educational philosophy understanding
The entrance test contains 100 objective questions
Applicants must secure at least 40% in CEAT to qualify for the interview
Shortlisted applicants are interviewed before final selection
Final admission is completed after document submission and fee payment
Grade 12, 10+2, PCL, or equivalent academic transcript
Character certificate from the previous institution
Migration certificate, if applicable
Transfer certificate
Citizenship certificate or birth certificate copy
Passport-size photographs
CEAT scorecard
Completed admission or application form
Admission fee payment receipt
Equivalence certificate, if the qualification is from another board or university
The BICTE program follows the semester system and is completed over eight semesters. Internal evaluation carries 40 percent weight and end-of-semester examination carries 60 percent weight. Semester examinations are conducted by the Faculty of Education, and final evaluation is conducted through Tribhuvan University.
To qualify for the semester examination, students must secure a minimum grade of B- or GPA 2.70 in internal evaluation. To pass the semester examination, students must secure a minimum grade of B- or a CGPA of 2.70. Students are also required to maintain at least 80 percent attendance in theory and practical classes, assignments, field trips, seminars, and presentations.
The final semester includes teaching practice. Students are attached to educational institutions for seven weeks, prepare an individual report, and complete evaluation through institutional feedback, report submission, and presentation. The internship carries 3 credit hours, and students must secure at least grade C in this component. Graduation requires successful completion of 132 credit hours with the required passing grade and aggregate CGPA within seven years of registration.
The BICTE program at Madhyabindu Multiple Campus offers a semester-based route for students who want to study ICT and education together under Tribhuvan University. Its structure combines programming, systems study, digital pedagogy, research work, electives, capstone learning, and teaching practice.
For students in Kawasoti and nearby areas, the program brings ICT education into a community-campus setting with library access, e-library services, extra classes, scholarship support, and established academic administration. It is a suitable option for students seeking undergraduate study in ICT education within a TU-affiliated campus.
The BICTE program runs for four years and is completed over eight semesters.
Yes. The program is affiliated with Tribhuvan University under the Faculty of Education.
The program requires the completion of 132 credit hours.
Admission includes the Central Education Admission Test (CEAT) followed by an interview for shortlisted applicants.
Applicants must secure at least 40% in CEAT to qualify for the interview.
Yes. The final semester includes teaching practice in educational institutions for seven weeks, along with report writing and presentation.
The semester fee for the BICTE program is Rs. 40,000 per semester.
BICTE students study in a campus environment with a separate library building, e-library access, computer-related facilities, extra classes, and exam-oriented support.
