The Foundation in Information Technology (FIT) programme aims at enhancing the literacy and competency in using basic computer applications together with analytical thinking and communicational skills required for school leavers. Hence, Mathematics and English Language for Information Communication Technology (ICT) are considered as two other important supporting subject domains.
FIT is a pre-degree programme that prepares students who are willing to read for their first degree. It is designed for anyone irrespective of the study streams they have followed in Advanced Level (secondary education. Recent statistics show many students who register for degree programmes fail due to lack of ICT competency, language skills and mathematical background. This tendency is very high in external degree programmes. Hence, FIT was designed to address these issues of undergraduate studies.
At the same time, FIT is an alternative qualification for students who do not posse A/L qualifications to enroll into the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) programme. However, those who register for BIT should have completed studies up to Ordinary Level in school curriculum.
FIT is also a certification programme for employment seekers or school leavers to justify their knowledge and skills in ICT for their future endeavors. University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), which is the most reputed higher education institute in the field of computer science and Information Communication Technology in Sri Lanka, will issue these certificates once you successfully complete relevant assessment of the FIT programme.
The FIT, Foundation In Information Technology, Programme Consists Of Three Courses, Namely,
ICT Applications (FIT 103)
ICT Applications (FIT 103)
English for ICT (FIT 203)
The students registered for the FIT programme will get access to a virtual learning environment that will help them to learn online. All e-tests are conducted via an e-testing system. The students will get access to this system when they take the e-tests. The students can start the programme at any time during the year, and they can apply for the examinations at any time when they are ready.
Mode – Online Recodings via Microsoft Teams
Time – As your convenience
Days – Any
Medium – English
Admission fee – Rs. 6,500/-
Course fee – Rs. 30,000/-
Monthly Installments Option –
Rs. 15,000/- x 2 months
UCSC Registration fee –Rs.2750/-
UCSC Exam fee – Please contact us to get updated exam fees at UCSC
- Pass G.C.E. O/L with minimum 6 simple passes including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
- Pass FOUNDATION IN TECHNOLOGY (FIT) offered by UCSC
Start after your A/L’s
- Pass G.C.E. O/L with minimum 3 credits including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
- Pass G.C.E. (A/L) 3 passes in new syllabus or 4 passes in old syllabus (for main subjects) in any subject stream in ONE sitting.
- No age limit
Please make sure to upload the below documents under “Certificate and attachments” in the above mentioned submission portal.
- Payment Slip
- Copy of NIC
- O/L Certificate
- A/L Certificate
Foundation in Information Technology (FIT) programme consists of three courses and all examinations are conducted
only in English medium.
FIT 103: ICT Applications
FIT 203: English for ICT
FIT 303: Mathematics for ICT
There is only one certificate in this programme. It will be offered to you after you pass all three e-Tests and the two Practical tests. But if required, you can get a programme status letter after passing all three eTests. Also, you can take a printout of your profile page in the FIT information system and use it as a proof of registration to this programme
Why should I follow FIT before I register BIT
You can obtain ICT related certification to find an employment in ICT or related areas as a beginner. Since BIT is an external degree programme, you could do a full time or part time job while following the BIT Programme
If you do not have enough qualifications to register BIT programme, you can use FIT certification to obtain BIT registration.
When can I collect the certificates?
When you have completed relevant e-Tests or practical tests successfully, you can apply to obtain a formal certificate by paying Rs. 500. All requests received before the first Monday of the last week of a month will be processed and the certificate will be issued during the first week of next month.
What are the certificate that I can collect by following FIT
There is only one certificate in this programme. It will be offered to you after you pass all three e-Tests and the two Practical tests. But if required, you can get a programme status letter after passing all three eTests. Also, you can take a printout of your profile page in the FIT information system and use it as a proof of registration to this programme
Can I use FIT certificates to register other degree programmes?
At the moment, FIT is considered as an alternative qualification to register BIT programme. However, it is difficult to say about other programs since conditions of registration vary from one to another. However, if any other institute decides to consider FIT certification equivalent qualification for registration, we will announce them.
