BIT Entrance Exam Syllabus
The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) is conducted by the Institute of Science and Technology (IoST) at Tribhuvan University, this exam carries 100 marks: 50 for English and 50 for either Mathematics or Computer with all multiple-choice questions and a minimum 35% required to pass.
This comprehensive guide breaks down the entire syllabus across all subjects, helping you understand what to expect in the entrance exam and how to prepare effectively.
BIT Entrance Exam at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | TU – Institute of Science and Technology (IoST) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Pass Marks | 35 (35%) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice (Objective) |
| Exam Duration | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Medium | English |
| Question Source | Grade 11 & 12 (or equivalent) curriculum |
The entrance exam has 100 marks and candidates need at least 35% to pass.
It includes objective questions from the Grade 11 and 12 syllabus or its equivalent.
Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution
The exam is divided into two groups. English subjects contribute 50 marks, while the remaining 50 marks are allocated to either Mathematics or Computer — students can choose between Mathematics and Computer.
| Group | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | English (Compulsory) | 50 | 50 |
| B | Mathematics OR Computer (choose one) | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Important tie-breaker rule: If applicants secure equal marks in the entrance examination, the placement list is prepared taking into account marks secured in Mathematics/Computer; if still equal, marks in the English subject are considered.
Detailed BIT Entrance Syllabus
Group A: English (50 Marks)
The English section tests grammar, usage, and language fundamentals. Key topics:
- Articles
- Tenses (Use of Tenses)
- Tag Questions
- Conditional Sentences
- Prepositions
- Sounds of English
- Stress Patterns
- Subject–Verb Agreement
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Sentence Structure
- Causative Verbs
- Prefixes and Suffixes
- Pronouns
- Connectives / Conjunctions
- Word Power (Vocabulary)
- Intonation
Group B (Option 1): Mathematics (50 Marks)
Approximate topic-wise weighting based on past exam patterns:
| S.No. | Topic | Approx. Questions/Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set Theory | 6–8 |
| 2 | Algebra | 12–14 |
| 3 | Calculus | 6–8 |
| 4 | Vector | 2–4 |
| 5 | Trigonometry | 4–6 |
| 6 | Arithmetic | 10–12 |
| 7 | Probability | 1–2 |
| 8 | Statistics | 1–2 |
| 9 | Linear Programming | 1–2 |
| Total | 50 |
Group B (Option 2): Computer (50 Marks)
Students who did not study Mathematics can choose Computer. Topics:
- Introduction to Computer
- Computer Software, OS and Programming Concepts
- Computer Fundamentals and Multimedia
- Application Packages
- Introduction to Internet, WWW and Networks
- Email, Social Networks, E-Governance Services
- Digital Finance Tools and Applications
- Overview of FACTS Skills and Cyber Security
- Networking
- Software
- Number System Conversion and Boolean Logic
- Database Management System (DBMS)
- HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
- Logic Gates
- C Programming
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Algorithm and Flowchart
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet one of the following: Successfully completed Grade 11 or 12 (or an equivalent examination), having studied English and either Mathematics or Computer Science as 100-mark subjects, with a minimum grade of C in English and at least one of the two subjects, a minimum GPA of 1.6 across all subjects, and an overall CGPA of at least 1.8. Other accepted qualifications:
- Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL): A proficiency certificate level qualification (or equivalent) from TU or another recognized institution, including English and either Mathematics or Computer Science as 100-mark subjects, with at least second-division marks.
- A-Level: Completed A-Level including English and either Mathematics or Computer Science as 100-mark subjects, with a minimum D grade in the relevant subjects.
- CTEVT Diploma: A three-year diploma from CTEVT, having taken English and either Mathematics or Computer Science as 100-mark subjects, with at least second-division marks.
- Foreign qualifications: Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit an equivalency certificate issued by the Curriculum Development Center, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur.
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