Check out the city-wise list of NIELITs Centres in India, courses, exam info, eligibility and more here.
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is an autonomous scientific body under the administrative control of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MoE&IT), Government of India. NIELIT exam is conducted twice a year in January and April for admission to various formal and non-formal courses becoming India’s premier institution for Examination and Certification in the field of IECT (Information Electronics and Communication Technology).
Till now, NIELIT has acquired Training in IT Software & Training courses in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses under the titles as Non-Formal Courses - O Level, A Level, B Level and C Level and also Formal which are not generally offered by Universities/Institutes in the formal sector in association with respective state universities.
NIELIT Exams
The exam is held for the following level and courses:
| Exams |
Details |
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| Equivalent to Foundation level |
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| Equivalent to Advance Diploma Level |
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| Equivalent to MCA Level |
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| Equivalent to MTech Level |
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| Computer Concepts (programme) |
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| Basic Computer Course |
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| IRDA Point of Sale (POS) |
POS examination |
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NIELIT Centres - Zones
Various cities are listed under five NIELIT zones:
- North Zone
- North East Zone
- South Zone
- East Zone
- West Zone
City wise list of NIELIT Centres in India
There are 47 offices located across India with its Headquarters at New Delhi to conduct exams for various courses.
Q: Can I join NIELIT Guwahati directly?
NIELIT Guwahati admission is depend on the duration of the course. Like for short term courses (also known as certificate courses) admission is done merit baisis and qualifying exam score and for long term courses such as NIELIT O level, A Level and CHM O level is done basis the NIELIT exam and eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Institute.The selection process of NIELIT recruitment is a Written Test and Personal interview. NIELIT Guwahati offer a wide range of courses including Diploma programs, certifications, and specialised training in areas like computer science, electronics, IT, software development, and more
Q: Can I join National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology calicut directly?
No, you cannot join the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Calicut directly. Admission to NIELIT Calicut is typically through an entrance exam, followed by a counseling process.
The entrance exam is used to assess the aptitude of candidates for the M.Tech program. The specific entrance exam required may vary depending on the programme you are applying for. For some programs, you may be able to use a valid score from another entrance exam, such as the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).
Once you have taken the entrance exam, you will be eligible to participate in the counseling process. The counseling process is used to select candidates for the programme based on their entrance exam score, academic record, and other factors.
Q: Can I join National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Chennai directly?
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NIELIT Haridwar |
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NIELIT Kurukshetra |
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NIELIT Lunglei |
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NIELIT Tezu |
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NIELIT Dibrugarh |
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NIELIT Majuli |
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NIELIT Ahmedabad |
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NIELIT Mumbai |
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NIELIT Pune |
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NIELIT Bhopal |
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NIELIT Hyderabad |
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NIELIT Jaipur |
NIELIT Courses
| Digital |
ACC - Awareness in Computer Concepts BCC - Basic Computer Course CCC - Course on Computer Concepts CCC Plus - Course on Computer Concepts Plus ECC - Expert Computer Course |
| Formal |
Ph.D Programme in Engineering & Technology M.Tech in Embedded Systems M.Tech in Electronics Design and Technology M.Tech in VLSI & Embedded System Design B.Tech in Electronics System Engineering M.Sc. IT MCA BCA Diploma In Electronics Production & Maintenance (DEPM) |
| Non- Formal |
O Level A Level B Level C Level CHM O Level MAT-'O' Level |
| Short Term |
35 courses in Software 30 courses in Hardware & Networking |
| NSQF |
95 courses |
Note:
- Conducted two times in a year: O/A/B/C Level
- Conducted once in a month: CCC, BCC, VLE, CCAC, EDPA, ESDM, Cyber Gram, WDLP
Eligibility Criteria of NIELIT Exam
The eligibility criteria for NIELIT exams are as follows:
- For O/A/B/C levels, candidates can appear in any paper, in any order, if the subject has been covered in the institution running the accredited course and so approved on the application form.
- Candidates can directly appear in NIELIT examinations if they satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to them.
- Candidates undergoing 'O' level accredited course may appear in first two modules of 'O' level examination after six months of the commencement of the accredited course and in the remaining two modules after the completion of one year of the commencement of the accredited course.
- Candidates who have graduated and registered for an 'O' level course may appear in the examination for all modules in a single attempt.
NIELIT Exam Centres
The examination will be conducted at around 120 exam centres across India. The exam centres of NIELIT are divided as Primary and Secondary centres. The exams will be held at all Primary centres. The centres will depend on the number of candidates appearing for the exam. Candidates who choose one of the Secondary centres as a first choice in their application forms for examinations are required to give a Primary centre as a second choice.
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NIELIT Result
The result of NIELIT will be declared on the official website for O, A, B, C levels. The NIELIT results are sent as grades to the candidates as also to institutes conducting accredited courses from where candidates have appeared for examinations.
Q: Can I join National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology delhi directly?
The admission procedure at NIELIT Delhi may differ by course, but generally, applicants can follow these steps:
Visit the official NIELIT Delhi website.
Review the course-specific eligibility criteria.
Complete the online application form.
Upload necessary documents like photos, signatures, and academic certificates.
Make the online application fee payment.
Submit the application.
Q: Can I join NIELIT Ajmer directly?
The list of courses offered at NIELIT Ajmer include certificate courses, UG Diploma courses and PG Diploma courses. The admission process for these levels might differ from each other. While there is no eligibility criteria for certificate courses, the eligibility criteria should be met for the UG and PG Diploma courses. Any candidate who is willing to learn the basic skills in IT and computer applications can apply to the certificate courses irrespective of any educational qualifications. So yes, students can get admission directly for Certificate courses at NIELIT Ajmer. NIELIT Ajmer admission to short-term courses is based on the academic merit of the candidates and NIELIT entrance exam.
Q: How many students can do BCA at NIELIT Guwahati?
A minimum of 50% in 10+2 or comparable exams with computer science, computer application, or maths as an elective or core subject is needed to be eligible for BCA. At NIELIT Guwahati. the three-year BCA degree is broken into 6 semesters. There are 40 available seats for this course.
The following table shows the detailed seat matrix for BCA at NIELIT, Guwahati.
| Course | Open | Open Pwd | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| BCA | 17 | 01 | 02 | 11 | 06 | 03 | 40 |
Q: What is the selection process for UG Diploma and what is the minimum class 12th percentile required?
| Marks |
Grade |
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| 85% and above |
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| 75% - 84% |
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| 65% - 74% |
B |
| 55% - 64% |
C |
| 50% - 54% |
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| Below 50% |
F (Failed) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for NIELIT
Q: Who conducts NIELIT exam?
A: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MoE&IT), Government of India, conducts the NIELIT exam. The NIELIT Exam is conducted on all Indian levels by itself or as the apex body decides year to year for admission to various UG and PG courses under the titles Non-Formal Courses like O-Level, A-Level, B-Level, and C-Level.
Q: For which courses/programs the NIELIT exam is conducted?
A: The NIELIT exam is conducted for admission to various courses in the long term and short term course in the non-formal sector like courses on Information Security,
- ITeS-BPO(Customer Care/Banking),
- Computer Hardware Maintenance (CHM-O/A level),
- Bio-Informatics(BI-O/A/B level),
- ESDM etc,
Besides the above courses, high-end courses offered by NIELIT centres in India at Post-Graduate level (M.Tech) in Electronics Design & Technology, Embedded Systems etc. courses which are not generally offered by Institutions/Universities in the formal sector of India.
Q: How many offices/centres are there for NIELIT?
A: There are a total of 47 centres/offices of NIELIT across the country where candidates can apply for NIELIT. It is also well networked throughout India with the presence of more than 700 institutes.
NIELIT Centres are divided into five zones:
- North Zone Centre
- North-East Zone Centre
- East Zone Centre
- South Zone Centre
- West Zone Centre
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
It is recommended that the information related to the NIELIT admit card be available on the official website at student.nielit.gov.in approximately two weeks before the examinations. Also, a candidate can download it from the NIELIT website.
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NIELIT Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF) process for the O/A/B/January 2025 level exam has ended. Candidates were able to register for the NIELIT 2025 O/A/B/C January exam until November 13, 2024. All candidates had to complete the application process before the final date, to be register
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NIELIT 2025 O/A/B/C July cycle application form is now available. Candidates can apply for NIELIT 2025 July cycle until March 31, 2025 (O level direct and institute candidate). For the NIELIT 2025 A/B/C courses, the direct candidates can apply until March 31 and institute candidates can register un
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