NIELIT 2026 Centres in India: Check City-wise list, Courses, Exam, Eligibility
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Exam 2026 ( NIELIT Exam )
The list of NIELIT centres in India has been released. Candidates can check the zone-wise details of NIELIT centres where the examination will be held. Read to know the details of the NIELIT centres, courses offered, eligibility and more.
NIELIT Centres in India: The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) conducts NIELIT to provide admissions to eligible students into the offered formal and non-formal courses. NIELIT is conducted twice a year (O/A/B/C level) and once a month [DLC (CCC/BCC/CCCP/ECC/ACC)]. All students have to register for the examination online at student.nielit.gov.in. As per the NIELIT centres selected by the candidates, the allotment will be done by the authorities. NIELIT is held in five zones - North, North-East, East, South and West Zone. Qualified candidates will be allotted grades as per their performance in the examination. Read to know more about NIELIT Centres in India.
- NIELIT Exams: Level and Courses
- NIELIT Centres - List of Zones
- Zone-wise list of NIELIT Centres in India
- Eligibility Criteria of NIELIT Exam
- NIELIT Exam Centres
- NIELIT Result
NIELIT Exams: Level and Courses
NIELIT exam is held for the following levels and courses
| Particulars |
Course Names |
| Digital Literacy Courses |
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| Non-Formal Courses |
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| Formal Courses |
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Commonly asked questions
NIELIT Patna seat allocation is done through JoSAA. The JoSAA takes into account the scores obtained by cadidates in the JEE Mains entrance exam. Thus, candidates who wish to take admissions into BTech courses at NIELIT Patna need to clear the JEE Mains entrance exam to gain admissions. The NIELIT Patna cutoff for the BTech course stood at 63949 in 2025.
Yes, students seeking admissions in UG Diploma courses at NIELIT Ajmer are eligible to apply for admissions if they have cleared class 12th with 60% from a CBSE board. Students must have passed all the subjects in class 12th. NIELIT Ajmer admission to short-term courses is based on the academic merit of the candidates. Along with this, students must also appear for and clear the NIELIT entrance exam. Candidates can apply online through the student portal of NIELIT. Students must submit an application form before the due date for admissions.
- BE or B.Tech. in IT/CS/Electronics/Telecommunications/Electrical/Instrumentation
OR
- M.Sc. or MS in CS/IT/Electronics
NIELIT Centres - List of Zones
The NIELIT centres are listed under five zones. The list of zones is given below.
- North Zone
- North East Zone
- South Zone
- East Zone
- West Zone
Zone-wise list of NIELIT Centres in India
Candidates can check the list of zone-wise NIELIT centres in India below.
- NIELIT Chandigarh
- NIELIT Delhi
- NIELIT Gorakhpur
- Lucknow Branch
- NIELIT Haridwar
- NIELIT Kurukshetra
- NIELIT Mandi
- NIELIT Pali
- NIELIT Shimla
- NIELIT Srinagar
- Jammu Centre
- Leh Centre
North-East Zone
- Lunglei Extension Centre
- Dibrugarh Extension Centre
- Jorhat Extension Centre
- Kokrajhar Extension Centre
- Majuli Extension Centre
- Silchar Extension Centre
- Tezpur Centre
- NIELIT Imphal
- Churachandpur Extension Centre
- Senapati Extension Centre
- Pasighat Extension Centre
- Tezu Extension Centre
- Chuchuyimlang Extension Centre
- NIELIT Tura Extension Centre
East Zone
- NIELIT Bhubaneswar
- NIELIT Kolkata
- NIELIT Patna
- NIELIT Ranchi
South Zone
- NIELIT Calicut
- NIELIT Chennai
- NIELIT Hyderabad
- NIELIT Tirupati
West Zone
- NIELIT Ajmer
- NIELIT Aurangabad
- NIELIT Daman
Commonly asked questions
| Course | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 657 | 569 |
| M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security) | 642 | 539 |
| M.Tech. in Electronics Design and Technology | 644 | – / – |
| M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design | 680 | 566 |
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
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Shimla eligibility criteria varies course-wise. Candidates need to complete a minimum of Class 12 for UG courses. For PG programmes, graduation is required for admission. Below is course-wise eligibility for NIELIT Shimla:
| Course | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
| O Level- IT | Class 12 or ITI certificate after Class 10 |
| A Level- IT | O Level/government-recognised Diploma of a minimum of 2 years after Class 10 or Polytechnic Engineering Diploma after Class 12. graduation and A Level course in each case |
| PGDCA MCRP | Graduate in any stream |
| DCA | Class 12 |
| PGDCA | Graduate in any stream |
Eligibility Criteria of NIELIT Exam
The eligibility criteria for NIELIT exams are as follows:
| Level |
Eligibility Criteria |
Who Can Apply |
| O Level (~1 year) |
10+2 or ITI Certificate (1 year after 10th) Graduates can appear directly for all four modules Accredited course students can appear for:
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| A Level (Duration: 1 -1.5 years) |
OR
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| B Level (equivalent to MCA) (Duration: 2+ years) |
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| C Level (equivalent to M.Tech) (Duration: 1.5 - 2 years) |
OR
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NIELIT Exam Centres
The examination will be conducted at exam centres across India. The exam centres of NIELIT are divided into 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.
Commonly asked questions
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Delhi doesn't hold entrance exams; admission depends on course-specific criteria. Cut-off schedules don't apply. For courses with qualifying exams, cut-off marks follow opening and closing ranks after admissions. NIT Delhi JEE Mains cutoff 2023 relies on these ranks, and NIT Delhi GATE cutoff for ST category considers GATE exam scores.
NIELIT Guwahati offers merit-based admissions to majority of the courses on offer. Few courses requires candidates to appear for an entrance test, and the cutoff score is decided by the institute based on the difficulty level of the paper. Candidates must check the selection criteria to find out if the admission process is entrance or merit based.
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NIELIT Result
The authorities will declare the NIELIT result on the official website for O/A/B/C levels. The NIELIT results are sent as grades to the candidates, as well as to institutes conducting accredited courses from where candidates have appeared for examinations.
NIELIT Grades
| Marks |
Grade |
|---|---|
| 85% and above |
S |
| 75% - 84% |
A |
| 65% - 74% |
B |
| 55% - 64% |
C |
| 50% - 54% |
D |
| Below 50% |
F (Failed) |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
Yes, definitely the NIELIT certificates, especially for O, A, B, and C levels, hold significant value in India and is recognised by the government for employment and promotions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The eligibility criteria of NIELIT exam varies as per the course. To be eligible for the NIELIT exam candidates must have minimum 10+2, ITI, Diploma, or a B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc./MCA.
There is no minimum percentages. For higher courses, students must have relevant post-qualification experience like Scient
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The objective of the NIELIT entrance test is to shortlist candidates for recruitment on various posts for its own projects or for other government departments, often on a contract basis.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, NIELIT is government job because the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology is an autonomous scientific society which comes under the administrative control of India's Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (in short known was the NIELIT) is an annual entrance exam which is conducted for various certification and level-based exams (like O/A/B/C levels) for IT and electronics training. The objective of the exam is to also recruits for techni
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