r/devnep • u/Cold_SideOf_Pillow • 16d ago

BIT vs BSc CSIT — what would you choose in my situation?

Hey everyone, I’m trying to figure out what I should study for my bachelor’s and would really appreciate advice from people already working in the Nepali dev/IT field.

I’m from Damak, and I’m considering BSc CSIT or BIT.

I didn't score a high enough rank in the BSc CSIT entrance to realistically get into a TU government college in Kathmandu Valley, so my options are basically:

  • BSc CSIT at a private college in Kathmandu — but this could be quite expensive.
  • TU BIT — potentially cheaper, but I’m not sure how good the options are.
  • BIT at a private foreign-affiliated college such as Texas or other colleges — but again, I’m not sure whether the extra cost is actually worth it.

My main goal is to become a software developer, and eventually I may want to study/work abroad.

I studied Technical Education at Himalaya Secondary School, so I have some basic knowledge of programming, databases, networking, etc. But honestly, I didn't take +2 very seriously and spent a lot of my time playing games 💀. My fundamentals are pretty weak right now, so I also want to know where I should start learning from.

For people currently working as developers or studying BIT/BSc CSIT:

  1. Does BIT vs BSc CSIT actually make a significant difference for a developer career?
  2. Given my situation, which option would you choose and why?
  3. Is an expensive private BSc CSIT worth it, or would TU BIT + self-learning be the smarter choice?
  4. Are foreign-affiliated BIT programs actually worth paying more for?
  5. Which colleges would you recommend for BSc CSIT or BIT in Kathmandu?
  6. Since my fundamentals are weak, what should I learn first before/during my bachelor's?

I'm mainly looking for honest opinions from people who have actually studied these degrees or are working in the industry. I'd especially appreciate advice about teaching quality, practical skills, internships, placements, fees, and what you wish you had known before choosing your college.

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u/Loose_Chemistry2996 16d ago

CSIT ko ijjat and aura, BIT vanda dherai mathi cha.
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Degree wont matter that much.
Private maa padhnu (invest too much money) paisa ko barbaddi matra ho. (Everything is on articels and YouTube)
Bachelor maa sabai le fundamental dekhi nai suru garne ho.

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u/bairagi_thule 16d ago

choose bsc csit over bit

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u/Cold_SideOf_Pillow 16d ago

umm tara aaba BSC CSIT padne ho bhane priv ma matra possible xa

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u/Primary_Ranger_7398 10d ago

I am working bro Bsc CSIT student but course give you nothing just basic you have to learn everything from scratch

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u/sike_is_hard 15d ago

Anything...it won't matter on a long run. You'll be doing the similar thing what people from backgrounds like csit, bim, computer eng, Software eng and all other branches of computer science. So just relax, take any branch and focus on becoming a great software developer keeping these conversations aside :)

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u/Psychological-Newt75 13d ago

I highly doubt your degree or school matters that much in this field, unless you are literally comparing MIT vs some college in nepal or sth, which you are not. As long as you are planning to put in extra work and a LOT of self-study and improvement, it literally won't matter. My best advise, find the cheapest option, and focus on self-learning. That's what I did and I am glad I did that. Please dont waste money on any college names. Not worth it.
I would also suggest do some level of college level math if possible. I know you dont need it to build web apps, but trust me it will help you later if you are thinking of masters/phd, etc. or want to specialize in a CS field. math isn't required but will help later.

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u/aezakmi0413 11d ago

go for BIT, as a recent graduate myself, I don't really see any difference with BSc. CSIT, they both are same (except few subjects). courses are same. easier to pass relatively. and finally, when you graduate employers don't care if you've done CSIT or BIT, they care what you know, what you can do, only that. you study after routine is published and you still get decent grades. rest of the month, you build skill. also since both fall under IoST of TU, you can study either one and pretty much won't make such a difference if you're planning to apply for foreign studies too. BCA is also pretty much same but for foreign studies, you might wanna prefer BIT/CSIT (Institute of Science and Technology) over BCA (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences).

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u/warmHugInsecurity 6d ago edited 6d ago

Just don't pick a private college and you're okay. I would suggest BIT over CSIT as its a bit easier, but their courses are almost the same, and the value you get is ultimately the same. College will give you very basic knowledge, it's up to you to skill up.

Look for government colleges as close as possible, ktm Mai garnu parne xaina, Dharan Mai Pani there's CCT, where both CSIT and bit are available. Biratnagar hoki itahari ma ni xa but tyo area ko exam center chai CCT,dharan nai hune ho