Bachelor of Information Communication Technology Education (BICTE) is a bachelor’s degree program introduced to make students familiar with the modern education systems and computer science, along with the use of information and communication technology focusing on the subjects like Information Technology, Programming, Psychology, Fundamental & Technology in Education, Java Programming Language, Database Management System, Data Communication, and Artificial Intelligence.
BICTE is an undergraduate program offered by Tribhuvan University, under the Faculty of Education. It is a 4-year semester-based program spreading over 8 semesters covering a total of 132 credit hours, which includes 12 credit hours for communication skills courses, 24 credit hours for educational core courses, 60 credit hours for ICT core Courses, 6 credit hours for electives, 15 credit hours for Math and Analytical, 6 credit hours for Life skills, 6 credit hours for teaching internship/practicum.
Course Structure
First Year
| First Semester (6*3 = 18 Credit) | Second Semester (6*3 = 18 Credit) | ||
| S.N. | Course Title | S.N. | Course Title |
| 1. | English Language-I | 1. | English Language-II |
| 2. | General Nepali-I | 2. | General Nepali-II |
| 3. | Fundamental of Education | 3. | Development Psychology |
| 4. | Mathematics-I | 4. | Mathematics-II |
| 5. | Introduction to Information Technology | 5. | Introduction to Information Technology |
| 6. | Programming Concept With C | 6. | Object Oriented Programming with C++ |
Second Year
| Third Semester (6*3 = 18 Credit) | Fourth Semester (6*3 = 18 Credit) | ||
| S.N. | Course Title | S.N. | Course Title |
| 1. | Learning Psychology | 1. | Fundamental of Curriculum |
| 2. | Data Structure and algorithm | 2. | Operating System |
| 3. | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3. | Database Management System |
| 4. | Web Technology | 4. | System Analysis and Design |
| 5. | Probability and Statistics | 5. | Numerical Analysis |
| 6. | 21th Century Life Skill | 6. | Leadership and Management |
Third Year
| Fifth Semester (5*3 = 15 Credit) | Sixth Semester (5*3 = 15 Credit) | ||
| S.N. | Course Title | S.N. | Course Title |
| 1. | Assessment in Teaching and Learning | 1. | Research Methods in Education |
| 2. | Java Programming Language | 2. | Visual Programming (.NET) |
| 3. | Data Communication and Networks | 3. | Computer Graphics |
| 4. | Software Engineering and Project Management | 4. | Digital Pedagogy |
| 5. | Discrete Mathematics | 5. | Network and Information Security |
Fourth Year
| Seven Semester (5*3 = 15 Credit) | Eight Semester (5*3 = 15 Credit) | ||
| S.N. | Course Title | S.N. | Course Title |
| 1. | Research Project | 1. | Classroom Pedagogy |
| 2. | Artificial Intelligence in Education | 2. | System Administrator with Linux |
| 3. | Teaching Methods for ICT | 3. | Python Programming |
| 4. | Elective I(any one) Geographical Information System (GIS) Big Data Analysis | 4. | Elective II(any one) Cloud Computing Multimedia Technology |
| 5. | Capstone Project | 5. | Teaching Practicum in ICT |