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Welcome to the ultimate guide for a Bachelor in Information Technology (BSIT) in Pakistan! From core curricula and recommended textbooks to possible career paths and industry trends, this guide is designed to help future tech enthusiasts like yourself navigate the BSIT landscape in Pakistan.
Whether you’re thinking about joining a BSIT program or you’re already a student looking to make the most of your opportunities, this guide is your roadmap to success in the Information Technology sector in Pakistan. So, let’s dive in and explore the amazing opportunities that await you!
BSIT Stands For?
BSIT stands for Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. It’s an undergraduate degree program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of information technology, including areas like software development, computer programming, network design, and data management.
BSIT Full Form
The full form of BSIT is Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
BSIT Admission Requirements
The admission criteria for a BSIT program can vary from one university to another, but generally, they include the following:
- Academic Performance: Applicants must have completed their Intermediate education, often in Computer Science (ICS)or FSc pre-engineering, A-Levels with with a certain minimum percentage. This requirement can range from 50% to 60% or even higher, depending on the university’s standards.
- If you have FSc pre-medical or don’t had mathematics in your A-levels, you can get admission in BSIT but you will have to study a mathematics deficiency course of 6 credit hours. Almost all universities have this option.
- Entrance Test: Many universities conduct an entrance exam for BSIT aspirants. The marks obtained in this test often contribute significantly to the final merit calculation for admission.
This Ultimate Guide to BSIT in Pakistan is a part of the series on the best degrees after FSc Pre Engineering / ICS. Read our full blog here.
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BSIT Universities in Pakistan
Check out the table below for a complete list of universities in Pakistan that offer Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) programs. Whether you’re in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, or anywhere else, this guide has got you covered with the names and locations of each institution.
It’s a great resource for students considering a career in IT.
University | City | Degree Type |
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Government Murray College | Sialkot | BS , 4 Years |
Government Postgraduate College For Women | Sialkot | BS , 4 Years |
Federal Government Post Graduate College For Women | Wah Cantt | BS , 4 Years |
Ali Fatimah College Of Science & Management | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
Ali Fatimah College Of Science & Management | Faisalabad | AD , 2 Years |
Aqsa Institute Of Professional Studies | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
Chenab College Of Advance Studies | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
Chenab College Of Advance Studies | Faisalabad | AD , 2 Years |
Edison College | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
Faisalabad College Of Arts And Sciences | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
Superior College , Girls | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
Superior College, Boys | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
The City College Of Commerce | Faisalabad | B.Sc. , 2 Years |
Aspire College | Gujranwala | BS , 4 Years |
Concorida Colleges, Gujranwala | Gujranwala | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
Royal Gorup Of Colleges | Gujranwala | BS , 4 Years |
Saeed Islamic College | Gujranwala | BS , 4 Years |
College Of Modern Sciences | Hyderabad | BCIT , 4 Years |
Newport College Islamabad | Islamabad | BIT , 4 Years |
Sciential University College | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
Bahria University, E-8 Campus | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
Infinity Institute Of Technology | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Balochistan, (sub-campus Kharan) | Kharan | BS , 4 Years |
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Lahore Campus | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Balochistan, ( Sub-campus Mastung) | Mastung | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sind (naushero Feroz Campus) | Naushero Feroze | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Gujrat ( Sialkot Campus) | Sialkot | BS , 4 Years |
South Asian Institute Of Management & Information Technology | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
Central College [lhr] | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Defence Degree College For Boys | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
National Textile Institute | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
Dr. A.q. Khan Institute Of Computer Sciences & Information Technology | Kahuta | BE , 4 Years |
Dr. A.q. Khan Institute Of Technology | Kahuta | BE , 4 Years |
Afro-asian Institute | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Aims Institute Of Management Sciences | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Global Institute Lahore | Lahore | BIT , 4 Years |
Institute For Art And Culture | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Institute Of South Asia | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Lahore School Of Management | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Pak Indus Institute Of Computer, Management & Technology | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Pak-canadian Polytechnic Institute | Lahore | BS(TECHNOLOGY) , 4 Years |
The Institute Of Management Sciences | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Toppers Institute Of Management & Sciences | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Muhammad Institute Of Science & Technology | Mir Pur Khas | BCIT , 4 Years |
Kaims International Institute | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
Pakistan Institute Of Engineering And Technology | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
Swedish Institute Of Technology | Rawalpindi | BS(TECHNOLOGY) , 4 Years |
Sialkot College Of Physical Therapy, Amin Medical Complex | Sialkot | BS , 4 Years |
Sukkur Institute Of Science And Technology | Sukkur | BCIT , 4 Years |
Times Institute | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
The Scholar College Cantt | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
University College Of Advanced Technologies | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
Comand College | Sahiwal | BS , 4 Years |
Iqra Girls College | Sargodha | BS , 4 Years |
The Readers Group Of Colleges, Boys | Sargodha | BS , 4 Years |
Superior College For Boys | Sillanwali | BS , 4 Years |
Superior College For Girls | Sillanwali | BS , 4 Years |
Pine Hills Institute Of Business And Informaiton Technology | Abbottabad | BS , 4 Years |
Barani Institute Of Sciences | Burewala | BS , 4 Years |
South Punjab Institute Of Science & Technology | D.g.khan | BS , 4 Years |
Nfc Institute Of Engineering & Fertilizer Research | Faisalabad | BS , 2 Years |
Nfc Institute Of Engineering & Fertilizer Research | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
Abasyn Institute Of Management Sciences | Peshawar | BIT , 4 Years |
Barani Institute Of Knowledge, Administration & Technology | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
Barani Institute Of Management Sciences | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
International Institute Of Science, Arts And Technology | Gujranwala | BS , 4 Years |
@ Net Institute Of Technology | Hyderabad | BCIT , 4 Years |
Institute Of Modern Sciences And Arts | Hyderabad | BCIT , 4 Years |
Centre For Emerging Sciences, Engineering And Technology | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
National Institute Of Information Technology | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
National College Of Business Administration And Economics (dha Campus) | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
National College Of Business Administration And Economics (lcu Campus) | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
P S E College | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Punjab College (29 Noon Avenue, New Muslim Town) | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Punjab Group Of Colleges | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Superior Group Of Colleges, Ravi Campus Shahdara | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
The Limit Group Of Colleges | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Legend College | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
The National College | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
Chand Bagh College | Muridke | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
Concordia College | Okara | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
Nisa Institute Of Science & Arts | Quetta | BS , 4 Years |
Aligarh College | Rahim Yar Khan | AD , 2 Years |
Brookfield College | Rahim Yar Khan | BS , 4 Years |
College Of Global Technologies | Rawalpindi | BIT , 2 Years |
Fatima Jinnah College Of Education | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
Modern College Of Computer Studies | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
Raees-ul-ahrar College Of Commerce | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
Sir Syed Science College For Boys | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
Sir Syed Science College For Girls | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
Millat College | Jhang | BS , 4 Years |
Pimsat - Institute Of Higher Education | Karachi | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
Pimsat - Institute Of Higher Education | Karachi | AD , 2 Years |
Concordia Colleges, Kasur | Kasur | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
Concorida Colleges, Boys, Khudian Khas | Kasur | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
Concorida Colleges, Girls, Khudian Khas | Kasur | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
Al- Bahria Institute | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Alley Group Of Colleges | Lahore | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
British Education & Training Systems | Lahore | BCS (H) , 4 Years |
Central Park College Of Allied Health Sciences | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Cims Group Of Colleges | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
City Institute Of Management & Emerging Sciences | Lahore | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
Concordia Colleges | Lahore | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
Defence Degree College For Women | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Imperial College Of Engineering | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Informatics Group Of Colleges | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
International School Of Law And Business | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Jinnah Memorial College Of Information Technology | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Lahore Group Of Colleges | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Luminous College | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
he Government Sadiq College Women University | Bahawal Pur | BS , 4 Years |
he Islamia University Of Bahawalpur | Bahawal Pur | BS , 4 Years |
hal University | Bhakkar | BS , 4 Years |
niversity Of Malakand | Chakdara | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
hazi University | D.g.khan | BS , 4 Years |
ir Chakar Khan Rind University Of Technology | D.g.khan | BS , 4 Years |
niversity Of Education [ D.g. Khan Campus ] | D.g.khan | BS , 4 Years |
overnment College University | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
overnment College University | Faisalabad | AD , 2 Years |
Government College Women University | Faisalabad | AD , 2 Years |
Government College Women University | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Agriculture | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Education [ Faisalabad Campus ] | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
Karakuram International University | Gilgit | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Gujrat | Gujrat | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Gwadar | Gwadar | BS , 4 Years |
The University Of Sufism And Modern Sciences | Hala | BS , 4 Years |
Government College University Hyderabad | Hyderabad | BS , 4 Years |
Air University | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
Bahria University, E-8 Campus | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
International Islamic University | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
National Skills University | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
National University Of Modern Languages, Islamabad | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
National University Of Technology | Islamabad | B.TECH , 4 Years |
Quaid-e-azam University | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sindh | Jamshoro | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Jhang | Jhang | BS , 4 Years |
Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari | Karachi | BS , 4 Years |
Sindh Madressatul Islam University | Karachi | BS , 4 Years |
Shah Abdul Latif University | Khair Pur | CERT , 4 Years |
Balochistan University Of Engineering & Technology | Khuzdar | BS , 4 Years |
The University Of Management Sciences & Information Technology | Kotli | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Kotli | Kotli | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Education | Lahore | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
University Of The Punjab | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Virtual University Of Pakistan | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Layyah | Layyah | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Loralai | Loralai | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Mianwali | Mianwali | BS , 4 Years |
Mirpur University Of Science And Technology | Mir Pur (ajk) | BS , 4 Years |
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University Of Agriculture | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
Nfc Institute Of Engineering & Technology | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
The Women University | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Education [ Multan Campus ] | Multan | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
University Of Azad Jammu & Kashmir | Muzaffarabad | BS , 4 Years |
Baba Guru Nanak University | Nankana Sahib | BS , 4 Years |
Quaid-e-awam University Of Engineering, Sciences & Technology | Nawab Shah | BS , 4 Years |
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Nawab Shah | Nawab Shah | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Technology, Nowshera | Nowshera | B.Sc. , 4 Years |
University Of Okara | Okara | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
The University Of Agriculture | Peshawar | BS , 4 Years |
Balochistan University Of It & Management Sciences | Quetta | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Balochistan | Quetta | BS , 4 Years |
Khawaja Fareed University Of Engineering & Information Technology | Rahim Yar Khan | B.Sc. , 4 Years |
Pir Mahar Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University | Rawalpindi | BIT , 4 Years |
Rawalpindi Women University | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sahiwal | Sahiwal | BS , 4 Years |
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International University Of Veterinary And Animal Sciences | Sakrand | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sargodha | Sargodha | BS , 4 Years |
Government College Women University | Sialkot | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sialkot | Sialkot | AD , 2 Years |
University Of Sialkot | Sialkot | BS , 4 Years |
Women University Swabi | Swabi | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Swat | Swat | BS , 4 Years |
Sindh Agriculture University | Tando Jam | BS , 4 Years |
The University Of Modern Sciences | Tando Muhammad Khan | BS , 4 Years |
Al-khair University | Bhimber | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Chakwal | Chakwal | BS , 4 Years |
Preston University [fdb] | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
The University Of Faisalabad | Faisalabad | B.Sc. , 2 Years |
The University Of Faisalabad | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
Preston University [guj] | Gujranwala | BS , 4 Years |
Isra University/hospital | Hyderabad | BS , 4 Years |
University Of East | Hyderabad | BS , 4 Years |
Al-khair University [ajk] | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Dewan University | Karachi | BS , 4 Years |
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Dewan University | Karachi | AD , 2 Years |
Sir Syed University Of Engineering & Technology | Karachi | BS , 4 Years |
Imperial College Of Business Studies | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Lahore Garrison University | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Lahore Leads University | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Minhaj University | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
National College Of Business Administration And Economics, Lahore | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Pimsat Institute Of Higher Education [lhr] | Lahore | BIT [HONS] , 4 Years |
Qarshi University (lhr) | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
The Superior University | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
The University Of Lahore ( Main Campus ) | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Management And Technology | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Management And Technology | Lahore | AD , 2 Years |
University Of South Asia | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Institute Of Southern Punjab | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
Preston University [mut] | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
Al- Hamd Islamic University | Quetta | BS , 4 Years |
Preston University [qut] | Quetta | BS , 4 Years |
The Shaikh Ayaz University | Shikar Pur | BS , 4 Years |
Grand Asian University Sialkot | Sialkot | AD , 2 Years |
The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur, Ahmadpur East Campus | Ahmadpur East | BS , 4 Years |
The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur[sub Campus] | Bahawal Nagar | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sargodha ( Bhakkar Campus ) | Bhakkar | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Agriculture Faisalabad, Sub Campu | Burewala | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sindh ( Muhtarma Benazir Bhuttu Shaheed Campus, Dadu ) | Dadu | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Agriculture Faisalabad[sub Campus] | Depal Pur | BS , 4 Years |
National University Of Modern Languages ( Faisalabad Campus ) | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
University College Of Education | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sargodha ( Women Campus Faisalabad ) | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sargodha (lyallpur Campus) | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai University (sub Campus Ghotki) | Ghotki | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sargodha (gujranwala Campus) | Gujranwala | BS , 4 Years |
University Of The Punjab [ Gujranwala Campus ] | Gujranwala | BIT [HONS] , 4 Years |
University Of Turbat (sub-campus Gwadar) | Gwadar | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Education [ Jauharabad Campus ] | Joharabad | BS , 2 Years |
Bahria University ( Karachi Campus ) | Karachi | BS , 4 Years |
Bahria University ( Lahore Campus ) | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Gujrat (lahore Campus) | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sargodha ( Lahore Campus ) | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Government College University Faisalabad (layyah Campus) | Layyah | BS , 4 Years |
Government College University Faisalabad (layyah Campus) | Layyah | AD , 2 Years |
The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur, Liaqatpur Campus | Liaqatpur | BS , 4 Years |
Bahauddin Zakariya University (sub Campus Lodhran ) | Lodhran | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sargodha ( Mandi Baha-ud-din Campus ) | Mandi Baha-ud-din | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Sindh ( Mir Pur Khas Campus ) | Mir Pur Khas | BIT [HONS] , 4 Years |
Air University, Multan Campus | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
National University Of Modern Language ( Multan Campus ) | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
University College Of Education | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Nawabshah, Sub Campus | Naushero Feroze | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Education | Okara | BS , 4 Years |
The Islamic University Of Bahawalpur[rahimyar Khan Campus] | Rahim Yar Khan | BS , 4 Years |
National University Of Modern Languages, Rawalpindi Campus | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Gujrat (rawalpindi Campus) | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
Government College University Faisalabad, Sahiwal Campus | Sahiwal | BS , 4 Years |
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sanghar Campus | Sanghar | BS , 4 Years |
Shah Abdul Latif University (sub Campus Shahdad Kot) | Shahdad Kot | BS , 4 Years |
Shah Abdul Latif University (sub Campus) | Shikar Pur | BIT , 4 Years |
University Of Agriculture Faisal Abad[toba Tek Singh Campus] | Toba Tek Singh | BS , 4 Years |
Balochistan University Of Engineering & Technology Khuzdar, Turbat Campus | Turbat | BS , 4 Years |
Sindh Agriculture University, Umerkot Campus | Umerkot | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Education [ Vehari Campus ] | Vehari | BS , 4 Years |
National College Of Business Administration And Economics ( Bahwal Pur Campus ) | Bahawal Pur | BS , 4 Years |
National College Of Business Administration And Economics ( Bahwal Pur Campus ) | Bahawal Pur | AD , 2 Years |
Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
The University Of Lahore ( Chanab Campus) | Gujrat | BS , 4 Years |
Alhamd Islamic University [ibd] | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
Isra University [isb]] | Islamabad | BS , 4 Years |
Preston University [lhr] | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Riphah International University Lahore | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
National College Of Business Administration And Economics ( Multan Campus ) | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
National College Of Business Administration & Economics ( Rahim Yar Khan Campus ) | Rahim Yar Khan | BS(TECHNOLOGY) , 4 Years |
Foundation University Islamabad (sub Campus) | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
The University Of Lahore, Sub Campus | Sargodha | BS , 4 Years |
Foundation University, Sialkot Campus | Sialkot | BS , 4 Years |
University Of Management And Technology, Sialkot Campus | Sialkot | BS , 4 Years |
Government Postgraduate College ( Mandian) | Abbottabad | BS , 4 Years |
Government S E College | Bahawal Pur | BS , 4 Years |
Government Post Graduate College | Burewala | BS , 4 |
Government Postgraduate College | Chakwal | BS , 4 Years |
Government College Of Commerce | D.g.khan | AD , 2 Years |
Government Degree College For Women[company Bagh] | D.g.khan | BS , 4 Years |
Government Post Graduate College | D.g.khan | BS , 4 Years |
Government Post Graduate Girls College Of Commerce | D.g.khan | AD , 2 Years |
Government College For Women [madina Town] | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
Government Post Graduate College [samanabad] | Faisalabad | BS , 4 Years |
Government Post Graduate College For Women [satellite Town] | Gujranwala | BS , 4 Years |
Government Post Graduate College[satellite Town] | Gujranwala | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
Government Post Graduate Islamia College | Gujranwala | BS , 4 Years |
Government Post Gradute College[jhelum City] | Jhelum | BS , 4 Years |
Government College For Boys[gulberg] | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Government College Of Science[wahdat Road] | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Government College [baghbanpura] | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Government College [township] | Lahore | BIT , 2 Years |
Government Islamia College [civil Lines] | Lahore | BS , 4 Years |
Government M.a.o College | Lahore | BS (HONS) , 4 Years |
Emerson University Multan | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
Government College For Women [katchery] | Multan | BS , 4 Years |
Government College[civil Lines] | Multan | BIT , 2 Years |
Government Post Graduate Gordon College | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
Government Postgraduate College For Women[satellite Town] | Rawalpindi | BS , 4 Years |
Government Post Graduate College | Sahiwal | BS , 4 Years |
Government Post Grduate College For Women | Sahiwal | BS , 4 Years |
Government Ambala Muslim College | Sargodha | BS , 4 Years |
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Fee Structure for BSIT in Pakistan
The fee for a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) in Pakistan varies across different universities. Here’s a brief overview of the fee structure for both public and private universities.
Public Universities
- Punjab University: The fee for the BSIT program at Punjab University is around PKR 25,000 per semester, making the total fee for the complete program approximately PKR 210,000.
- Information Technology University: The tentative fee per credit hour for undergraduate programs at ITU is PKR 6000. The total cost would depend on the number of credit hours taken each semester.
Private Universities
- Institute of Space Technology: For its BS programs, IST charges PKR 105,754 per semester for tuition, along with additional service and campus charges.
It’s always best to check the official university websites or contact the admissions office for the most accurate and current fee structures.
BSIT Subjects in Pakistan
Here is a general semester-wise subject list for a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program in Pakistan. Please note that the curriculum may vary slightly depending on the university.
First Semester
- Introduction to Computing
- English Composition and Comprehension
- Calculus and Analytical Geometry
- Physics
- Islamic Studies / Ethics
Second Semester
- Computer Programming
- Communication Skills
- Probability & Statistics
- Digital Logic Design
- Pakistan Studies
Third Semester
- Data Structures
- Discrete Mathematics
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Linear Algebra
- Business Communication
Fourth Semester
- Algorithms
- Operating Systems
- Database Systems
- Computer Organization and Assembly Language
- Technical Report Writing
Fifth Semester
- Software Engineering
- Web Development
- Computer Networks
- Theory of Automata
- Human Computer Interaction
Sixth Semester
- Compiler Construction
- Artificial Intelligence
- Network Security
- Data Warehousing
- Professional Practices
Seventh Semester
- Distributed Database Systems
- Wireless Networks
- Advanced Programming
- Information Systems Security
- Project-I
Eighth Semester
- Cryptography
- Mobile Application Development
- IT Entrepreneurship
- Elective Subject
- Project-II
The elective subjects can be chosen from a list provided by the university, which may include topics like Cloud Computing, Big Data, Machine Learning, etc.
The final year project usually spans over two semesters (7th and 8th) and involves practical application of the concepts learned throughout the degree.
BSIT Books
Here is a semester-wise list of books for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program in Pakistan. Please note that this list may vary depending on the university and their specific curriculum.
BSIT First Semester Books
Course Name | Books | Writer |
---|---|---|
Fundamentals of Algorithm | Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java | Mark Allen Weiss |
Introduction to Information Technology | Introduction to Information Technology 3rd Edition | Richard E. Potter and Efraim Turban |
The Essential Guide to Computing: The Story of Information Technology | E Garrison Walters | |
Comprehension and Communication Skills | The Communication Skills Book | Matthew McKay |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry | Calculus and Analytic Geometry | George B. Thomas, Ross L. Finney |
Introduction to Economics | An Introduction to Economics 3rd Edition | Dominick Salvatore |
BSIT Second Semester Books
Course Name | Books | Writer |
---|---|---|
Introduction to Computer Programming | Programming Languages | Terence W. Pratt |
Discrete Mathematics | Discrete Algorithmic Mathematics | Anthony Ralston and Stephen B. Maurer |
Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications | Kenneth H. Rosen | |
Basic Electronics | Basic Electronics Solid Stat | B. L. Theraja |
Financial Accounting | Financial & Managerial Accounting | Sue Haka and Jan Williams |
Technical and Business writing | Technical English: Writing, Reading, and Speaking 8 Edition | Laster and Pickett |
BSIT Third Semester Books
Course Name | Books | Writer |
---|---|---|
Data Structure | Data Structures & Problem Solving Using Java – 4 Edition | Mark Allen Weiss |
Data Structures: Abstraction and Design Using Java | Wolfgang and Koffman | |
Introduction to computer architecture | Enterprise Architecture for Integration: Rapid Delivery Methods and Technologies | Clive Finkelstein |
Systems Integration (Systems Engineering) | Jeffrey Grady | |
Introduction to marketing | Principles of marketing | Joel R. Evans |
Fundamental of management | Technology Management: Activities and Tools | Dilek Cetindamar, David Probert and Rob Phaal |
BSIT Fourth Semester Books
Course Name | Books | Writer |
---|---|---|
Data communication | Computer Networks and Internets 5 Edition | Douglas E. Corner |
Operating system concepts | Operating System Concepts Essentials | Abraham Silberschatz and Peter B. Galvin |
Applied Operating Systems Concepts 5th Edition | Silberschatz Abraham | |
Marketing management | ISE Marketing Management | Greg Marshall |
Organizational behavior | Organizational Behavior | Trilok Kumar Jain |
Database systems | Modern Database Management | Jeffrey Hoofer, Fred McFadden, and Mary Prescott |
Database System Concepts | Abraham Silberschatz and Henry F. Korth | |
Statistics and probability | Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | Ronald E. Walpole and Raymond H. Myers |
BSIT Fifth Semester Books
Course Name | Books | Writer/s |
---|---|---|
Software engineering I | Software project management: reading and cases | Chris Kemerer |
Object-Oriented programming | Java Programming – From The Ground Up | Shai Simonson and Ralph Bravaco |
Telecommunication systems | Broadband telecommunication | Regis J. Bates |
Human resource management | Managing Human Resources | Susan E. Jackson and Steve Werner |
Human Resource Management 13 Edition | John H. Jackson and Robert L. Mathis | |
Multimedia technologies | Fundamentals of Multimedia | M. S. Drew and Z. M. Li |
Business finance | A Gift of Fire: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing and the Internet | Sara Baase |
BSIT Sixth Semester Books
Course Name | Books | Writer/s |
---|---|---|
Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurship | Robert Hisrich and Michael Peters |
Entrepreneurship: Ideas in Action 5 Edition | Cynthia L. Greene | |
Web design and development | Web Technologies: A Computer Science Perspective 1 Edition | Jeffrey C. Jackson |
Computer Networks | Data and Computer Communications | William Stallings |
Data Communications and Networking 4 Edition | Behrouz Forouzan | |
Software engineering II | Systems Analysis and Design | Gary B. Shelly and Thomas J. Cashman |
Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach | Roger S. Pressman | |
Distributed database systems | Database Systems A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation, and Management | Thomas Connolly |
BSIT Seventh Semester Books
Course Name | Books | Writer/s |
---|---|---|
IT project management | Software Project Management | Mike Cotterell and Bob Hughes |
E-commerce application development | Introduction to E-Commerce | Jeffrey F. Rayport |
Modern programming languages | C How to Program 7 Edition | Harvey Deitel and Paul Deitel |
Quantitative business analysis | Principles of Operations Research: With Applications to Managerial Decisions -2nd Edition | Harvey M. Wagner |
BSIT Eighth Semester Books
Course Name | Books | Writer/s |
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Web Engineering | Web Engineering: The Discipline of Systematic Development of Web Applications | Gerti Kappel |
Network management | Network Security Fundamentals | GertDeLaet and GertSchauwers |
Internet Architecture and protocols | Internet Routing Architectures | Sam Halabi |
Information Systems | Fundamentals of Information Systems | George Reynolds and Ralph Stair |
Introduction to Information Systems: Supporting and Transforming Business | Casey G. Cegielski and R. Kelly Rainer | |
Enterprise resource planning systems | Modern ERP: Select, Implement & Use Today’s Advanced Business Systems | Marianne Bradford |
Information technology infrastructure | IT Architecture For Dummies | Susan Cook and Kalani Kirk Hausman |
IT Infrastructure and its Management | Prof Phalguni Gupta | |
Network programming | Windows System Programming | Johnson M. Hart |
Mobile application development | Beginning Android 4 Application Development | Wei-Menge Lee |
Computer game development | Game Development Essentials 3 Edition | Jeannie Novak |
Artificial Intelligence | Artificial Intelligence in the 21st Century | Stephen Lucci and Danny Kopec |
Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach 2 Edition | Norvig and Russell | |
Introduction to broadband communication systems | Introduction to broadband communication systems | Cajetan M. Akujuobi |
Difference Between BSCS and BSIT (BSIT vs BSCS)
Sure, here’s a comparison of BSIT (Bachelor of Science in Information Technology) and BSCS (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science) in table form:
Aspect | BSIT | BSCS |
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Definition | Focuses on managing, implementing, and improving information systems. | Concentrates on understanding and designing complex software systems. |
Core Focus | Information Technology, Systems Management, Data Administration | Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming Languages |
Coursework | Networking, Database Systems, Web Development | Software Development, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics |
Career Options | System Analyst, IT Manager, Network Administrator | Software Developer, Systems Analyst, Data Scientist |
Practical Application | More focused on the application of technology in various environments | More focused on the theoretical and scientific aspects of computation |
Skill Emphasis | Management of technology and systems | Understanding, designing, and developing software and hardware systems |
Similarities:
- Both degrees provide a foundation in computing and involve programming, database management, and systems analysis.
- Both fields offer promising career opportunities with great potential for job growth.
- Both degrees require a strong understanding of mathematics and logical reasoning.
Please note that the specifics can vary depending on the university and their curriculum.
BSIT Scope in Pakistan
The scope of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) in Pakistan is quite promising. As the country continues to embrace digital transformation, the demand for IT professionals has significantly increased across various sectors.
Read our guide on the BS IT Scope in Pakistan.