Top NIELIT Courses 2026: Eligibility, Fees, and Career Scope
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Exam 2026 ( NIELIT Exam )
Exam On - 7 Feb '26
NIELIT Courses and Fee Structure:
- Professional Certification Levels: Programs range from 'O' (Foundation) and 'A' (Advanced Diploma) to 'B' (MCA equivalent) and 'C' (M.Tech equivalent) levels.
- IT Literacy & Short-Term Courses: NIELIT offers essential literacy programs such as CCC (Course on Computer Concepts) and BCC (Basic Computer Course), as well as vocational training in hardware maintenance, bioinformatics, and ITeS-BPO.
- High-End Specialised Degrees: In collaboration with state universities, NIELIT Centres in India offer advanced MTech programs in niche fields like Embedded Systems and Electronics Design, which are often unavailable in traditional academic sectors.
Also Read: How To Download the NIELIT O Level Certificate In 7 Simple Steps?
- NIELIT Courses and their Types
- Different Types of NIELIT Courses
- NIELIT Courses and Fee Structure
- Fee Charter for Accreditation of NIELIT ‘O’, ’A’, ’B’, ’C’ Levels to Institutes
- NIELIT Centres in India
- NIELIT Courses and Fee related FAQs
NIELIT Courses and their Types
NIELIT offers a total of five categories. Under these categories, candidates can pursue various types of courses.
- Digital Courses
- Formal Courses
- Non-Formal Courses
- Short Term Courses
- National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Courses
Different Types of NIELIT Courses
Candidates can find the various types of NIELIT courses listed below.
| Course Category |
Program Name / Level |
Eligibility |
| Digital Literacy
|
ACC – Awareness in Computer Concepts |
No formal education required |
| BCC – Basic Computer Course |
8th pass or equivalent |
|
| CCC – Course on Computer Concepts |
10th pass or equivalent |
|
| CCC Plus |
12th pass or CCC certified |
|
| ECC – Expert Computer Course |
12th pass + CCC or equivalent |
|
| Non-Formal Programs
|
O Level (Foundation in Computer Applications) |
12th pass or ITI (1 year after 10th) |
| A Level (Advanced Diploma) |
O Level or Graduation |
|
| B Level (MCA equivalent) |
A Level + Graduation |
|
| C Level (M.Tech equivalent) |
B Level qualified |
|
| CHM 'O' Level (Computer Hardware Maintenance) |
10th pass or ITI |
|
| MAT 'O' Level (Multilingual Application Technology) |
12th pass or equivalent |
|
| Formal Courses
|
Ph.D in Engineering and Technology |
M.Tech/M.E. or equivalent |
| M.Tech in Embedded Systems, VLSI, Electronics Design & Technology |
B.E./B.Tech in ECE, EE, etc. |
|
| B.Tech in Electronics System Engineering |
12th with PCM |
|
| MCA, BCA, M.Sc IT, B.Sc IT |
12th / Graduation |
|
| Diploma in Electronics Production & Maintenance (DEPM), Computer Science & Technology |
10th pass |
|
| NSQF-Aligned Courses
|
Level 3 to 8 courses: IT/ITES and Electronics sectors |
Varies by course level |
| Examples: IT Office Assistant (Level 3), Web Developer (Level 4), Data Engineer (Level 6), IoT Expert (Level 7) |
Varies (10th to Graduation) |
|
| Short-Term / Modular Courses
|
Programming (C, Java, Python, PHP), Web Design, Tally, Cyber Security, IoT, VLSI Foundation, AI/ML Basics |
10th pass to Graduate (varies) |
| Hardware & Networking (A+, N+, PC Maintenance), Robotics, Embedded C |
10th pass to Diploma holders |
Note:
There is no specific number as such. However, at each level, a candidate needs to complete the papers within the stipulated period. At NIELIT O/A/B/C levels, candidates can appear in any paper, in any order, if the subject has been covered by the institution running the accredited course and as mentioned on the application form. Candidates can directly appear in examinations if they satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to them.
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.
- Conducted twice a year: O/A/B/C Level.
- Conducted once a month: CCC, BCC, VLE, CCAC, EDPA, ESDM, Cyber Gram, WDLP.
Also Read: NIELIT CCC Syllabus 2026: Check Revised Syllabus here
NIELIT Courses and Fee Structure
Candidates can find below the different types of fees charged by NIELIT for Digital Literacy Courses, including NIELIT O-level course fees, CCC course fees, and more.
| Particulars |
Fee Structure |
|---|---|
| ACC Registration and Participation Certification fee |
INR 200 + GST as applicable |
| BCC Examination and Certification fee |
INR 450 + GST as applicable |
| CCC Examination and Certification fee |
INR 500 + GST as applicable |
| CCC Plus Registration fee |
INR 100 + GST as applicable |
| CCC Plus Examination fee |
INR 450 + GST as applicable |
| ECC Registration fee |
INR 100 + GST as applicable |
| ECC Examination fee |
INR 500 + GST as applicable |
| Duplicate/Re-issuance of Certificate |
INR 150 |
This is for information to candidates at large that the different types of fees charged by NIELIT for NIELIT ‘O’,’A’,’B’,’C’ Levels are as follows:
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| Components |
Revised Fee (in Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Registration fee for O/A/B/C Level |
INR 500 |
| Re-registration fee for O/A/B/C Level |
INR 750 |
| Exam Application Processing fee |
INR 100 |
| Exam fee for each Module (Theory + Practical) of O Level in Rev 5 | INR 1000 |
| xam fee for each Module (Theory + Practical) of A/B Level in Rev 5 for the first four modules standard to O Level | INR 1000 |
| Exam fee for each Theory Module of A/B Level in Rev 5, except for the first four modules standard to O Level |
INR 750 |
| Exam fee for each Theory Module of the C Level | INR 750 |
| Exam fee for each Practical Module of O/A/B/C Level |
INR 500 |
| Improvement of the Theory Module fee |
INR 1000 |
| O Level Project fee |
INR 100 |
| A Level Project/B Level First Project fee |
INR 1000 |
| Mini Project Fee |
INR 500 |
| Final B Level Project fee |
INR 5000 |
| Final C Level Project fee |
INR 5000 |
| Issue of Duplicate Certificate fee O/A/B/C Level |
INR 150 |
| Re-Totalling of the Answer Script fee |
INR 200 |
| Disclosure of the Answer Script fee |
INR 500 |
| Exemption fee (Per Paper) |
INR 500.00 |
| Fees for issuing the Module certificate for O/A/B/C Levels |
INR 150 per module certificate |
| Verification photocopies of Certificate/Transcripts, Miscellaneous Certificates |
INR 100 |
Note: Additionally, GST (currently at 18%) will be applicable and charged for C-Level candidates.
Fee Charter for Accreditation of NIELIT ‘O’, ’A’, ’B’, ’C’ Levels to Institutes
Candidates can scroll down for the fee charter for accreditation of NIELIT O, A, B, and C levels to institutes.
| S. No. |
Purpose |
Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Provisional Accreditation Fee for O, A & C Levels |
INR 30,000 + GST (as applicable) + 10,000 (Security deposit ) |
| 2 |
Provisional Accreditation Fee for B Level |
INR 50,000 + GST (as applicable) + 10,000 (Security deposit) |
| 3 |
Full Accreditation Fee for O & A Levels |
INR 60,000 + GST (as applicable) |
| 4 |
Re-convening Fee (Deferred Case) |
INR 10,000 + GST (as applicable) |
| 5 |
Re-convening Fee (Premises, Name, Franchisee/Licensee & Other Changes) |
INR 5,000 + GST (as applicable) |
| 6 |
Fee for Extension of Provisional Accreditation for O, A & C Levels for two years |
INR 20,000 + GST (as applicable) |
| 7 |
Fee for Extension of Full Accreditation for O & A Levels for three years |
INR 30,000 + GST (as applicable) |
| 8 |
Fee for Extension of Provisional Accreditation with Penalty (10% on Accreditation Fee) for O, A, B and C levels for three years |
INR 33,000 + GST (as applicable) |
NIELIT Centres in India
There are five zones: North East Zone, South Zone, East Zone, West Zone, and Central Zone. Under these zones, 41 offices are located across India, with its Headquarters at New Delhi, to conduct exams for various courses. The NIELIT exam is conducted twice a year, January and April.
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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.
If you are not satisfied with your NIELIT O Level result, you can request a revaluation. Please apply within 1 month of the O Level Exam result 2025 being declared. You would need to pay a revaluation fee of INR 200 per question.
The only BTech course available in NIELIT Patna is BTech in Computer Science and Engineering. The total seat intake for BTech in CSE at NIELIT Patna is 60. Out of these 60 seats, 9 seats have been reserved for foreign nationals who wish to take admissions into BTech courses of NIELIT Patna. Other information on seat reservation is currently not available.
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NIELIT Courses and Fee related FAQs
Is NIELIT a private or Government?
A. NIELIT is an autonomous society which conducts NIELIT exam to offer admission courses ‘O' (Foundation Level), ‘A' (Advanced Diploma), ‘B' (MCA Equivalent) and ‘C' (MTech Level in Computer Science and Engineering). IT literacy courses such as CCC (Course on Computer Concept), BCC (Basic Computer Course) and other such 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, high-end courses offered by NIELIT Centres in India at Post-Graduate level (MTech) in Electronics Design & Technology, Embedded Systems etc. which are not normally offered by Universities/Institutions in the formal sector, in association with the respective state Universities.
How do I pay my NIELIT fee?
A. No Course fee for SC-ST Candidate for NSQF Aligned Courses as per Govt. Norms. A candidate can pay the fee online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI after registration process.
What is the registration fee for O/A/B/C Level?
A. The registration fee for O/A/B/C Level is INR 500.
What is the re-registration fee for O/A/B/C Level?
A. The re-registration fee for O/A/B/C Level is INR 750.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month 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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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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- 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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A candidate can apply for the below-mentioned positions after the completion of the NIELIT O-level course: