NIELIT Shillong Admission 2025: Eligibility, Process, Fees & Dates

Formerly known as DOEACC Society, National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Shillong, is the 12^th centre of NIELIT institutions in the country and 6^th in North-East India. It became operational in 2010 and offers approximately 15 short-term and long-term courses. The training facility of NIELIT Shillong has an intake capacity of about 300 students at a time. The centre has trained over 7800 number of students in various courses to date.

NIELIT Shillong Admission Process 2021

The admission for short-term courses is open throughout the year whereas for long-term courses, the admission is conducted twice in a year (January & July). The admission process for these programmes is mentioned below:

• NIELIT Shillong admission is based on the merit of the previous qualifying degree/exam
• The application mode is completely online

NIELIT Admission 2021: Short-term Certificate Courses

The duration of the BCC course is 36 hours and the rest of the short-term certificate courses are of 80 hours' duration. NIELIT Shillong accepts admission of 25 students per batch in each programme. Candidates meeting the below-mentioned eligibility criteria are given admission on a first-come, first-serve basis:

NIELIT Shillong Admission 2021: Long-term Courses

The long-term courses offered by NIELIT Shillong are of one-year duration. The student intake in each programme is 25 per batch. Admission to these programmes is based on a candidate's merit in the last qualifying examination. In order to qualify for admission, candidates must fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:

NIELIT Shillong Application Process 2021

Candidates can apply online through the student portal of NIELIT (https://student.nielit.gov.in/). The step-wise application process is elaborated below:

1. Click on 'new user' and create an account using E-mail ID and contact number
2. Upload photograph and scanned images of signature and left-hand thumb impression (up to 50KB)
3. Enter personal details and corresponding address details
4. Pay the application fee of Rs 500 and click on 'submit'

Documents required to be submitted with NIELIT Shillong application form

Candidate must have an Aadhar card while filling the application form. In the absence of Aadhar, the candidate may submit the following official IDs:

• Enrolment number of UIDAI (EID)
• Bank account (passbook with photo)
• PAN card
• Valid passport
• Valid driving license
• Valid photo ID card of student issued by school/college authority

Candidate need not submit any documentary proof in support of the information provided in the online application form.

NIELIT Shillong Course-wise Fee 2021

The total fee of various NIELIT Shillong courses is provided below:

NIELIT Shillong Scholarships 2021

NIELIT offers Protsahan Puraskar Scheme (erstwhile Scholarship Scheme) for SC/ST/physically handicapped and female students pursuing NIELIT O/A/B/C level courses.

Eligibility for the scholarship:

• Candidates must clear the papers in the first attempt 
• The income of the parents of the student from all sources should not be more than Rs 1 LPA

A candidate has to apply for the scholarship along with the following documents:

• Proof of registration/op-gradation
• Proof of passing the examination of the relevant  level
• Proof of pursuing O/A/B/C level as full-time courses
• Proof of income

Important FAQs regarding NIELIT Shillong Admission

Q. What all courses are offered at NIELIT Shillong?

A. NIELIT Shillong offers short-term and long-term programmes in the field of Computer Applications and IT.

Q. What documents are to be attached with the registration form?

A. No Need to attach and send the documents. It has been provided in the declaration for the candidates that if a candidate fills any wrong/inaccurate information in the online application form, then the candidate will be responsible for further legal or other consequences.

Q. How much is the registration fee?

A. One time non-refundable registration fee is Rs 500 at any level and should be paid through CSCs and online method.

Q. What is the total fee for the CCC course?

A. The total fee is Rs 4,318.

Q. Is there any minimum age limit for applying for the CCC certificate programme?

A. No, there is no minimum or maximum age limit for this programme.

Q. Can a candidate register for more than one level at a time?

A. No, at any point of time, a candidate can hold a valid registration, for one Level only.

Q. What is the duration of Web Designing course?

A. It is an 80 hours long course.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for 'O' Level course in IT?

A. Candidates must have passed Class 12/ ITI in order to be eligible for this course.

Q. What is the admission process of the DTP programme?

A. The admission is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis to the candidates who have cleared Class 10 and have basic computer knowledge.