NIELIT 2025 Centres in India: Check City-wise list, Courses, Exam, Eligibility

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

Saakshi Varsha
Saakshi Varsha Lama
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Updated on Jul 29, 2025 15:25 IST

NIELIT centres in India have 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.

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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.

Table of content
  • 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 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
Non-Formal Courses A Level
O Level
B Level
C Level
CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician) O Level Course
Formal Courses

Ph.D Programme in Engineering & Technology

M.Tech in Embedded Systems/Electronics Design and Technology/VLSI & Embedded System Design

B.Tech in Electronics System Engineering

M.Sc. IT

MCA

BCA

Diploma In Electronics Production & Maintenance (DEPM)

MSc-Computer Sc.

B.Sc. IT

Diploma in Computer Science and Technology/Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

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.

Zones NIELIT Centres
North Zone Chandigarh
Delhi
Gorakhpur
Haridwar
Jammu & Kashmir
Kurukshetra
Leh
Patna
Shimla
North-East Zone Agartala
Aizwal
Gangtok
Guwahati
Imphal
Itanagar
Kohima
Shillong
East Zone Kolkata
Ranchi
Bhubaneswar
South Zone Calicut
Chennai
West Zone Ajmer
Aurangabad
Daman
Pali

Eligibility Criteria of NIELIT Exam

The eligibility criteria for NIELIT exams are as follows:

Q:   Can I fill out the NIELIT OEAF at the Common Service Centre?
A:

Yes, the candidates will be able to seek the Common Service Centre services to fill out the NIELIT Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF). The required examination fee can also be paid through the CSC services. Candidates are advised to complete the NIELIT OEAF process before the final date to be registered for the entrance examination of their course.

Q:   What is the passing mark to be eligible for the modules of the NIELIT O/A/B and C-level exams?
A:

To pass the NIELIT O/A/B and C levels, a candidate must score 50% marks in each module. The NIELIT O/A/B/C level results will be declared on the official site. 

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.

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:

  • 2 modules after 6 months
  • The remaining two modules after 1 year
  • 12th pass students
  • ITI holders, or Graduates

A Level (Duration: 1 -1.5 years)

  • Passed O Level + 1 year A Level course 

          OR 

  • Graduate/Diploma (3 years after 12th) + 1 year course at accredited institute
  • O Level qualifiers
  • Graduates
  • Diploma holders

B Level (equivalent to MCA) (Duration: 2+ years)

  • Passed A Level + 1.5-year B Level course
    OR 
  • Direct entry for B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc./MCA or equivalent
  • Graduates with A Level can do 1 1-year course
  • A Level qualifiers
  • Engineering/PG degree holders

C Level (equivalent to M.Tech) (Duration: 1.5 - 2 years)

  • Passed B Level + 1.5-year C Level course

          OR 

  • Direct entry with a Master’s in CS/IT or B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) + work experience
  • B Level qualifiers
  • CS/IT PGs with experience

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.

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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Q:   For what positions can a candidate apply after completing the NIELIT O-Level course?
A:

A candidate can apply for the below-mentioned positions after the completion of the NIELIT O-level course:

  • Junior Programmer
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Technical Assistant
  • Computer Assistant
  • ComputerTeaching Assistant
  • Computer Operator
Q:   Is a candidate eligible to apply for the NIELIT O-Level examination marks revaluation?
A:

If you are not satisfied with the marks scored in the NIELIT O Level Exams, you can request a revaluation. Please note that you need to apply for the revaluation within 1 month of the declaration of the O Level Exam result 2025. The revaluation process at NIELIT involved a fee of INR 200 per question.

Q:   Does NIELIT Ajmer accept CBSE 12th score?
A:

Yes, the minimum eligibility criteria for admission to various courses at NIELIT requires the students to have completed class 12th from any boards, including CBSE with the minimum required marks. NIELIT Ajmer admission to short-term courses is based on the academic merit of the candidates Admission to long-term courses is conducted through NIELIT entrance exam. The application mode is completely online. Students must have passed all the subjects in class 12th. While there is no eligibility criteria for certificate courses, the eligibility criteria should be met for the UG and PG Diploma courses. 

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