NIELIT 2026-2027 (O/A/B/C Level Exams): A Complete Guide
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Exam 2025 ( NIELIT Exam )
Exam On - 7 Feb '26
NIELIT conducts a number of certification exams in the field of computer science and IT, which are globally recognised. The most popular exams include NIELIT O Level, A Level, B Level, and C Level exams. This article guide covers everything you need to know about the NIELIT exam.
Candidates who are planning to appear for NIELIT 2026 must understand the exam structure, eligibility, syllabus, etc.
- About NIELIT 2026
- NIELIT 2026 Highlights
- NIELIT 2026 Exam Pattern
- NIELIT 2026 Eligibility
- NIELIT 2026 Application Process
- NIELIT 2026 Syllabus
- NIELIT 2026 Results
- NIELIT 2026 Counselling
About NIELIT 2026
NIELIT offers computer training and conducts exams at various levels, O, A, B and C. The NIELIT O Level, A Level, B Level, and C Level exams are equivalent to diploma, advanced diploma, MCA, and M.Tech levels, respectively.
Follow the steps below to download your NIELIT O-Level certificate:
- Visit student.nielit.gov.in
- Click Download Certificate
- Select certificate type: Regular or Modular
- Pick Course Module
- Enter your registration number and DOB
- Enter your registered mobile number to receive a verification code
- After the code is verified, your certificate will appear
- You can download it
You can find your assigned NIELIT exam centre on your NIELIT admit card. The NIELIT centre allotment is done basis the candidate's preference.
The O Level course is the fundamental one and is equivalent to a 1-year diploma in computer applications. After the O-Level, candidates can progress to higher levels, such as A, B, and C levels.
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NIELIT exams are conducted twice a year, in January and July. Candidates must register online, complete their coursework, and take the exam.
NIELIT 2026 Highlights
| Particulars |
Details (Tentative) |
| Exam Name |
NIELIT 2026 (O/A/B/C Level) |
| Conducting Body |
National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) |
| Exam Level |
National-level |
| Frequency |
Twice a year (January & July) |
| Mode of Exam |
Online |
| Courses Covered |
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| Tentative NIELIT Exam Dates |
January 10, 2026, July 2026, January 2027 & July 2027 |
| Official Website |
student.nielit.gov.in |
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NIELIT 2026 Exam Pattern
| Number of Papers | 4 Theory Papers, 1 Practical and a Project |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Marks Distribution |
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| Passing Criteria | Minimum 50% marks |
For A, B, and C levels, the structure is more advanced with additional subjects, longer duration, and programming-based practicals.
NIELIT 2026 Eligibility
Eligibility for each exam level is different.
Institutes must submit the list of candidates once it is withdrawn or closed. In these cases, the candidate's name should be on the list provided by the institute, which will then allow them to sit in the exam.
The theory papers for the January 2026 cycle are scheduled to begin on January 10, 2026.
- A/B/C Levels: January 10 - 14, 2026
- O Level (A1–A4 R5) & CHMT-O Level: January 10 - 18, 2026
- O/A/B/C Levels: Practical examinations are scheduled to commence on February 7, 2026.
- CHMT-O Level: Both the practical and the Employability Skills (ES) exams are expected to take place during the last week of January 2026.
| Course Level |
Eligibility Criteria |
| O Level | Class 10+2 or equivalent/ITI certificate after Class 10 |
| A Level | Completed O-Level/Graduation in any discipline (preferably with an IT/Computer Science background) |
| B Level | Completed A Level/Graduation (B.Tech/B.Sc. in IT/BCA, etc.) |
| C Level | Completed B Level/Master’s degree in Computer Science/IT |
NIELIT 2026 Application Process
The NIELIT application process is entirely online. Based on the last few years pattern, here are the dates:
Registration Dates
- November 3 - 15, 2025 (for January 2026 exam)
- March 2026 (for July 2026 exam)
Correction Window: Usually provided for a few days after the application deadline
NIELIT 2026 Registration Process (O/A/B/C Levels)
Registration Requirement
- Registration is mandatory at student.nielit.gov.in
- A candidate can register for only one level at a time
- Applicants will receive a unique Registration Number after registration
Registration Fees: INR 500 each, to be paid by Internet Banking
NIELIT 2026 Syllabus
The NIELIT 2026 syllabus varies by level.
NIELIT O-Level Syllabus
| Module Code |
Module Name |
| M1-R5.1 |
Information Technology Tools and Network Basics |
| M2-R5.1 |
Web Designing & Publishing |
| M3-R5.1 |
Programming and Problem Solving through Python |
| M4-R5.1 |
Internet of Things and its Application |
| PJ1-R5.1 |
Project |
A-Level Syllabus
| Module Code |
Subject |
| A1-R4 |
IT Tools and Business Systems |
| A2-R4 |
Internet Technology and Web Design |
| A3-R4 |
Programming and Problem Solving Through C Language |
| A4-R4 |
Computer System Architecture |
| A5-R4 |
Structured System Analysis and Design |
| A6-R4 |
Data Structures through C++ |
| A7-R4 |
Introduction to Database Management System |
| A8-R4 |
Basics of OS, Unix and Shell Programming |
| A9-R4 |
Data Communication and Network Technologies |
| A10-R4 |
Elective (Choose One) |
| PR-1 |
Practical – 1 |
| PR-2 |
Practical – 2 |
| PJ |
Project |
B-Level Syllabus
Bridge Course (For non-computer background candidates)
| Module Code |
Module Name |
| B0.1-R5 |
Basic Mathematics |
Semester I
| Module Code |
Module Name |
| B1.1-R5 |
Management Fundamentals & Information Systems |
| B1.2-R5 |
Discrete Structures |
| B1.3-R5 |
Software Engineering |
| B1.4-R5 |
Operating Systems |
| B1.5-R5 |
Data Communications and Computer Networks |
| B-PR-1-R5 |
Practical (Based on B1.1-R5 to B1.5-R5) |
Semester II
| Module Code |
Module Name |
| B2.1-R5 |
Computer-Based Statistical & Numerical Methods |
| B2.2-R5 |
Professional & Business Communication |
| B2.3-R5 |
Advanced Database Technologies |
| B2.4-R5 |
Computer Graphics & Multimedia |
| B2.5-R5 |
Cloud Computing and IoT |
| B-PR-2-R5 |
Practical (Based on B2.1-R5 to B2.5-R5) |
Semester III
| Module Code |
Module Name |
| B3.1-R5 |
Software Project Management |
| B3.2-R5 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| B3.3-R5 |
Web Technologies |
| B3.E1-R5 |
Digital Marketing (Elective) |
| B3.E2-R5 |
System Modelling & Computer Simulation (Elective) |
| B3.E3-R5 |
Distributed and Parallel Computing (Elective) |
| B3.E4-R5 |
Data Warehouse and Data Mining (Elective) |
| B3.E5-R5 |
Software Testing and Quality Assurance (Elective) |
| B3.E6-R5 |
Digital Image Processing (Elective) |
| B3.E7-R5 |
Accounting & Financial Management (Elective) |
| B3.E8-R5 |
Wireless & Mobile Communication (Elective) |
| B3.E9-R5 |
Blockchain Technology (Elective) |
| B-PR-3-R5 |
Practical (Based on B3.1-R5 to B3.3-R5 + chosen electives) |
C-Level Syllabus
Bridge Course (For non-computer background candidates)
| Module Code |
Module Title |
| C0-R4.B1 |
Elements of Mathematical Sciences |
| C0-R4.B2 |
Operating System |
| C0-R4.B3 |
Data Structure through JAVA |
| C0-R4.B4 |
Computer System Architecture |
Semester I
| Module Code |
Module Title |
| C1-R4 |
Advanced Computer Graphics |
| C2-R4 |
Advanced Computer Networks |
| C3-R4 |
Mathematical Methods for Computing |
| C4-R4 |
Advanced Algorithms |
| C5-R4 |
Data Warehousing and Data Mining |
| Lab I |
Graphics and Visualisation |
| Lab II |
Data Network and Management |
Semester II
| Module Code |
Module Title |
| C6-R4 |
Multimedia Systems |
| C7-R4 |
Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision |
| C8-R4 |
Information Security |
| C9-R4 |
Soft Computing |
| C10-R4 |
Software Systems |
| Lab III |
Image Processing and Computer Vision + Multimedia Systems |
| Lab IV |
Information Security + Soft Computing |
Semester III
| Module Code |
Module Title |
| CE1.1-R4 |
Digital Signal Processing (Elective) |
| CE1.2-R4 |
Machine Learning (Elective) |
| CE1.3-R4 |
Cyber Forensic & Law (Elective) |
| CE1.4-R4 |
Project Management (Elective) |
| CE1.5-R4 |
Mobile Computing (Elective) |
| C11-R4 |
Dissertation-I |
Semester IV
| Module Code |
Module Title |
| C12-R4 |
Dissertation-II |
NIELIT 2026 Admit Card
Usually, the release of the NIELIT admit cards is about two weeks prior to the date of the examination. Candidates can download it from the official portal using their login ID. An admit card is a document that mentions the date, centre, and roll number of the examination along with some other necessary information. Therefore, candidates must bring a printed copy of the admit card in addition to a valid photo ID on the day of the examination.
NIELIT 2026 Results
NIELIT Results are generally declared 6–8 weeks after the exam.
- For the January session, results may be out by March/April 2026.
- For the July session, results are expected by September/October 2026.
- Candidates can check their results on the official portal using their roll number.
- The result includes subject-wise marks, practical/project marks, and overall status (Pass/Fail).
NIELIT 2026 Counselling
NIELIT certifications are professional qualifications. There is no central counselling process like engineering or medical exams.
However, successful candidates can:
- Apply for government jobs where a computer diploma/certification is mandatory.
- Seek private sector jobs such as a data entry operator, programmer, IT assistant, or social media operator.
- Use the qualification as a stepping stone to higher NIELIT levels (from O to A, A to B, etc.).
- Enrol in further studies like BCA, MCA, or specialised IT training.
Some NIELIT-accredited institutes may offer guidance or placement assistance after completion.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Registration for the July 2026 NIELIT exam cycle is open until March 31, 2026, for O, A, and C levels for both direct and institute candidates. For A/C level institute candidates, the deadline is extended to April 10, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
The tentative date for the declaration of results is the last week of April. Results will be available online at the NIELIT official website.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
- O/A/B/C Levels: Practical examinations are scheduled to commence on February 7, 2026.
- CHMT-O Level: Both the practical and the Employability Skills (ES) exams are expected to take place during the last week of January 2026.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
The theory papers for the January 2026 cycle are scheduled to begin on January 10, 2026.
- A/B/C Levels: January 10 - 14, 2026
- O Level (A1–A4 R5) & CHMT-O Level: January 10 - 18, 2026
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