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

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

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NIELIT 2025 Centres in India: The list of NIELIT 2025 centres has been released. Candidates can check out the NIELIT city-wise list, popular courses, exam details, eligibility, result and more. Any NIELIT exam centre can be selected as per the preferred location and course. NIELIT centres are divided into five zones across India.

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 contents
  • 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:   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:   What is the percentile required for NIELIT Guwahati?
A:

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. 

Q:   Can students join National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata directly without any entrance exam?
A:

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata considers NIELIT Entrance Exam score for admission to non-formal courses. Aspirants who wish to get admission in O, A and B Level courses need to qualify the entrance exam. However, aspirants meeting specific criteria can get direct admission. The selection for MSc and PG diploma courses is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. 

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)

Also Read:

How To Download the NIELIT O Level Certificate In 7 Simple Steps?

NIELIT O Level Syllabus 2025: Check Module-wise Topics, Sample Papers, Pattern & More

Q:   Is there any ragging at NIELIT Kolkata?
A:

No, there is no ragging culture inside the campus of NIELIT Kolkata. Ragging in any form or type is banned in the NIELIT campus and special guidelines are made to avoid ragging. Students are penalised for not following the guidelines. 

Most of the areas of the academic blocks, hostels, bus stands, and mess are under 24/7 camera surveillance. The institute has taken several measures to ensure safe campus for the students. Violations of the strict measures may result in warnings and serious actions against the accused.

Q:   What is the eligibility for PGDCA at NIELIT Shimla?
A:

Candidates need to pass a minimum of graduation from a recognised university to apply for National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Shimla PGDCA course. The programme is offered for a duration of one-year in affiliation with MCRP University. The selection to PGDCA is based on merit in the last qualifying exam.

Q:   Who all are eligible for B Tech at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology?
A:
  • BTech Information Technology: Eligibility Criteria The candidates need to complete their 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% marks. They must have studied Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as their main subjects in 10+2. The students must clear the cut-off of the entrance test.
  • The candidate should have a three-year Diploma in Electronics and allied streams.
  • Three Year Diploma Passed candidates of Electronics & allied streams with minimum 45% marks (40 percent for SC/ST candidates)
  • National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)
    The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), a body with the
    Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY), Ministry of Communications & IT,
    Government of India, is actively engaged in the development of qualified human resources in the
    areas of IT; Electronics; Communication technologies; Hardware; Cyber Law; Cyber Security; IPR; GIS;
    Cloud Computing; ESDM; e-Governance and related verticals. NIELIT offers courses both in the
    Formal as well as the Non Formal sector of education and is also one of the National Examination
    body which accredits institutes / organizations for the conduct of courses in IT in the Non Formal
    sector.
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