Higher National Diploma in Information Technology – (HNDIT)

The Higher National Diploma in Information Technology (HNDIT) program at the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE) was developed and commenced in the year 2000 with the objective of producing the middle level IT professional required for the new millennium.

Course Duration: 2 ½ years

  1. School levels with G.C.E (A/L) qualifications in Mathematics, Bio Science or Commerce (Preferable) and Art streams.
  2. Ordinary passes for English and Mathematics at the G.C.E (O/L)

The Selection Criteria:

Candidates are selected through the order of merit in their GCE (A/L) examination and through an aptitude/ IQ test.

Course Fee (Part Time): Rs. 12,000.00 per Semester

Exemptions from the other academic or Professional programs:

  • B. Sc. in Software Engineering and Information Technology – Open University of Sri Lanka
  • Two year exemption from University of Moratuwa BIT program.
  • B. Eng. in University of Vocational Technology
  • Degree in City and Guilds
  • 2 Year exemptions for B. Sc. in Software Engineering – Birmingham City University of UK
  • With HNDIT and 2 Years Experience you can register for a M. Sc. degree.


Important Information for Beginners to Select the Program

  • After the completion of 2 year academic program you will be placed at a software development organization to follow an industrial training under the NAITA supervision for a period of 6 months.
  • Jobs are available in the present IT job market for those who have completed the program.
  • Carrier development path with degree programs are available in local and foreign Universities.

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