NIELIT Centres in India - City-wise list, Courses, Exam, Eligibility

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Exam 2025 ( NIELIT Exam )

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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

O Level

Equivalent to Foundation level

A Level

Equivalent to Advance Diploma Level

B Level

Equivalent to MCA Level

C Level

Equivalent to MTech Level

CCC

Computer Concepts (programme)

BCC

Basic Computer Course

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 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology delhi directly?

A:

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:   Is there any entrance exam for NIELIT?

A:

Yes, there is an entrance exam for NIELIT. The NIELIT exam is conducted for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses under the titles as Non-Formal Courses - O Level, A Level, B Level and C Level. The NIELIT exam is being held twice a year, in January and July. Over the last two decades, NIELIT has acquired a good expertise in IT training, ranging from ‘O’ Level (Foundation), ‘A’ Level (Advance Diploma), ‘B’ Level (MCA equivalent), ‘C’ Level (M-Tech level), IT literacy courses including CCC (Course on Computer Concept), BCC (Basic Computer Course) and other such long term and short term courses in the non formal sector, etc.

Q:   Can a candidate apply for more than one level at a time at NIELIT?

A:

No, a candidate can hold a valid registration for only one level at a time. Institutes that are authorised to conduct NIELIT courses need to submit the filled in online examination application forms. However, it shall be the responsibility of the institute to make sure that the same is verified by them and processed online, well before the cut-off date. Under no circumstances will any request with respect to the late submission be entertained, and the application (s) cannot be received and processed after the cut-off date.

S.No.

NIELIT Centres in India

1

NIELIT Chandigarh

2

NIELIT Delhi

3

NIELIT Gorakhpur

4

NIELIT Haridwar

5

NIELIT Kurukshetra

6

NIELIT Shimla

7

NIELIT Patna

8

NIELIT Agartala

9

NIELIT Aizawl

10

NIELIT Gangtok

11

NIELIT Guwahati

12

NIELIT Imphal

13

NIELIT Itanagar

14

NIELIT Kohima

15

NIELIT Shillong

16

NIELIT Kolkata

17

NIELIT Ranchi

18

NIELIT Bhubaneswar

19

NIELIT Calicut

20

NIELIT Chennai

21

NIELIT Ajmer

22

NIELIT Aurangabad

23

NIELIT Pali

24

NIELIT Ropar

25

NIELIT Lucknow

26

NIELIT Srinagar

27

NIELIT Jammu

28

NIELIT Leh

29

NIELIT Lunglei

30

NIELIT Tezpur

31

NIELIT Jorhat

32

NIELIT Kokrajhar

33

NIELIT Silchar

34

NIELIT Churachandpur

35

NIELIT Senapati

36

NIELIT Pasighat

37

NIELIT Tezu

38

NIELIT Chuchuyimlang

39

NIELIT Dibrugarh

40

NIELIT Tura

41

NIELIT Majuli

42

NIELIT Ahmedabad

43

NIELIT Mumbai

44

NIELIT Pune

45

NIELIT Bhopal

46

NIELIT Hyderabad

47

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 NIELIT Guwahati directly?

A:

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:   How many seats are available for the UG Diploma programme at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology delhi?

A:

The specific number of available seats for the UG Diploma programme at the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Delhi is unspecified. However, the total tuition fee for UG Diploma courses at NIELIT Delhi varies from INR 18.1K to INR 22K. Admission to UG Diploma courses at NIELIT Delhi is contingent on meeting the eligibility criteria, and candidates can apply online for their chosen course. It's worth noting that the eligibility criteria for UG Diploma courses at NIELIT Delhi may differ based on factors like the year, course, level of study, and resource availability.

Q:   Can I join NIELIT Ranchi directly?

A:

The list of courses offered at NIELIT Ranchi includes certificate courses. These courses range from 20 hours to 1 year in duration. NIELIT Ranchi admission to long-term courses is through NIELIT entrance test. Admission to the rest of the courses is based on a candidate's merit in the qualifying exam/degree. Application mode is completely online. Class 12 or one-year ITI certificate after Class 10 is the eligibility criteria for O Level courses. Therefore, admissions to courses like Digital Literacy courses can be done directly while students might need to appear for entrance exams for other courses.

Q:   How can a candidate apply for NIELIT?

A:

Candidate can check below the steps to apply for the NIELIT.

  • Visit the official website and click on 'Apply Online' at student.nielit.gov.in. 
  • Select the Certificate Course 'O/A/B/C' Level
  • FIll the Application Form
  • Upload Photograph, Signature and Thumb Impression
  • Submit the Application Form
  • Note down the Unique Appliction Number
  • Take a Print Out of Application Form for Future use
  • Also, pay registration fees via Online Payment Option.

Q:   Can I join National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Patna directly?

A:

Unfortunately, no, you cannot join National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Patna (NIELIT Patna) directly. Specific procedures and qualifying requirements are followed for admission to all programmes offered by NIELIT Patna, including academic and short-term training courses.Entrance exams for Diploma and postgraduate programmes are administered by NIELIT Patna. The Centralised Counselling for M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan./PhD (CCMTP) approach is typically used for admissions.

For information on future M.Tech. admission announcements, see the official NIELIT Patna website. Using the official website of the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, register online to enrol. Make sure you visit the NIELIT Patna website to review the requirements for your preferred program's eligibility. There are distinct qualifying conditions for each programme.The programme will determine the deadline for admission.Use the official channels to be informed about impending announcements.

Marks

Grade

85% and above

S

75% - 84%

A

65% - 74%

B

55% - 64%

C

50% - 54%

D

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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