The design and implementation of BScIT offers new challengers when compared to the traditional computing environment. The recent emergence of global business, new technologies for data processing and data communication / networking environment, equip specialized science graduates to focus on professional careers in Information Technology.
The BScIT program has been developed to provide the students with adequate theoratical and practical knowledge which will enable them to effectively participate in solving the complex problem of the IT industry.
SMU's IT programs intend to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the vital area of Information Technology.

Provision for Lateral Entry to Second semester of BScIT:

Eligibility:
1. 10+2 and six months Computer Course from a reputed institution OR
2. 3 year Diploma in CS or ECE or IT from a State Board of Technical Education OR
3. 3 year Diploma from a State Board of Technical Education and six month computer course from reputed institution.
Additional fees: In addition to the normal fees, an additional lateral entry fee Rs.3,700/- (including examination fees) is payable by students opting for this Scheme.
Note: In this Lateral Entry Scheme, students have to appear and pass the First Semester Examination. Books of first semester will be supplied to the University and internal assessment will be completed at the Learning centre.
Exemption: Candidates who have completed DIT from MAHE or SMU are not required to appear for the first semester examination and need not to pay lateral entry fees.

Provision for Lateral Entry to Third semester of BScIT:

Eligibility: Succesful completion of DIT (Revised Aug 2005) course from SMU.
Note: Students are eligible to seek admission diretly to third semester. Students need not appear for the first and second semester examination and no lateral entry fee will be applicable.
A maximum gap of one year is allowed for the students to get admitted in this scheme.