Is it necessary to fill out the OEAF? Or is there any provision for a physical examination application for NIELIT?

Yes, it is compulsory to fill out the Online Examination Application Form (OEAF). There is no provision for offline or physical forms. Here to note is that the Physical Examination Application Form has been discontinued from the July 2013 Examination onwards.

NIELIT Exam Application Form 2026 (January Cycle AVAILABLE): Check Registration Process for O/A/B/C Level

Exam On - 10 Jan '26

Updated on Dec 18, 2025 17:41 IST

By Rashmi Karan, Manager - Content

NIELIT 2026 O/A/B/C Online Examination Application Form (OEAF) process for the January 2026 cycle is over now. While filling out the NIELIT 2026 Online Examination Application Form, candidates had to select their preferred exam centres.

The NIELIT 2026 OEAF processing fee for O/A/B/C January cycle is INR 100 in addition to the requisite fees for the applied theory/practical modules. Candidates had to pay the fee online via net banking/credit card/debit card, or CSC services for the NIELIT 2026 O/A/B/C courses. Before the NIELIT 2026 registration, the candidates are advised to check the official eligibility criteria.

Read to know more about the NIELIT 2026 Application Form.

Table of contents

How to fill NIELIT 2026 O/A/B/C Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF)?
NIELIT 2025 Important Dates
Steps to register for NIELIT 2026 O/A/B/C Level Exam
NIELIT 2025 Application Fee
NIELIT Exam: Important notes
NIELIT 2026 Application Form Highlights

How to fill NIELIT 2026 O/A/B/C Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF)?

The NIELIT 2026 Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF) process for the O/A/B/C level exam will soon start. Candidates can access the NIELIT 2026 examination form online at student.nielit.gov.in. The candidates can get help from the Common Service Centre (CSC) to fill out the form and pay the fee. The given steps could be followed to fill out the application form.

Go to student.nielit.gov.in
Click on the user login
Log in using your User ID and password.
Next, fill out the missing details and upload the scanned documents, if required.
The examination form should be filled out with the required details.
The NIELIT 2026 examination fee needs to be paid online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. The payment could also be done through CSCs.

NIELIT 2026 Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF) Fee - INR 100 in addition to the requisite fees for the applied Theory/Practical modules.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the fee for NIELIT OEAF?

The NIELIT Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF) fee is INR 100 in addition to the requisite fees for the applied Theory/Practical modules. The required fee has to be paid online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card or through CSCs. If the fee is not paid before the final date, then the candidates will not be allowed to attempt the examination.

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

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.

NIELIT 2025 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIELIT Exam 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
10 Jan ' 26	Commencement of Theory Examinations of 'O'/'A'/'B'/'C' Levels
07 Feb ' 26	Commencement of Practical Examinations

Dates	Past Exam Dates
03 Nov ' 25 - 15 Nov ' 25	O/A/B/C Level Examinations Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF) Submission
18 Aug ' 25 - 25 Aug ' 25	NIELIT 2025 O/A level Practical Exam - July Cycle
09 Aug ' 25	NIELIT 2025 O/A/B/C Practical Exam Start Date - July Cycle
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Steps to register for NIELIT 2026 O/A/B/C Level Exam

The NIELIT 2026 'O' level application process for the January cycle will soon start. The given steps could be followed by the candidates to be registered for the examination. Since the application process is over, the candidates can check the steps for reference.

Step 1 - Registration: Candidates will have to visit the official website at student.nielit.gov.in and register using their basic details. Already registered candidates will be required to log in using their Login ID and password. After the mobile number and email address are verified, a password has to be created for future login purposes. The User ID and password will be sent to the candidate's email address.
Step 2 - Filling out the form: Next, the candidates will have to fill out the NIELIT 2026 application form with the required personal, academic and contact details. All details have to be valid and as per the candidate's documents.
Step 3 - Uploading scanned documents: After registration, the candidates will have to upload their scanned photograph, signature and left-hand thumb impression. All of the documents should be scanned as per the official specifications given below.
- Photograph (JPG/JPEG/GIF/PNG image with size up to 50 KB)
- Signature (JPG/JPEG/GIF/PNG image with size up to 50 KB)
- Left-hand thumb impression JPG/JPEG/GIF/PNG image with size up to 50 KB)
Step 4 - Fee payment: Finally, the candidates will have to pay the NIELIT 2026 application fee online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. Candidates can also use the CSC-SPV service to make the payment.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the NIELIT application fee for O level?

While registering for NIELIT exam, the candidates will be required to pay the application fee. As per the official notification, the NIELIT application fee for O level is INR 500. All of the candidates will have to pay the NIELIT application fee online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card or through the CSC-SPV services. No other mode of payment will be accepted.

Q: Which documents have to be uploaded in the NIELIT application form?

To fill the NIELIT application form, upload your scanned passport-size photo and signature. Ensure that the documents you upload meet the specifications of the information brochure. If the specifications are not met, then your documents will not be uploaded and your application will not be submitted.

NIELIT 2025 Application Fee

The NIELIT 2026 application fee for the O/A/B/C level exam should be paid before the final date. Candidates can pay the application fee in two modes - online (net banking/credit card/debit card) or offline (through CSC-SPV service). To make the payment through the CSC-SPV service, the candidates can locate the nearest CSC using the locator. If the fee is not paid before the NIELIT 2026 application last date, then the candidates will not be considered eligible for the exam.

NIELIT Application Fee 2025

Level	Fee
O/A/B	INR 500
C	INR 500 + INR 90 (18% GST)

NIELIT 2025 Application Fee (Service Charges)

Particulars	Fee
CSC-SPV Service
Cost for online form submission and fee collection	INR 55
Cost for registration fee collection online	INR 20
Online Payment
Internet Payment	INR 5 for transaction amount up to INR 500 INR 10 for transaction amount above INR 500
Debit Card Payment	0.75% of the transaction amount for value up to INR 2000 1% of the transaction amount for value above INR 2000
Credit Card Payment	1% of the transaction amount

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can a candidate get the registration fee back if his or her NIELIT application is rejected?

The NIELIT registration fee is non-refundable. The one-time, non-refundable registration fee is neither refundable nor adjustable against any other payments or purposes. The registration process is mentioned in the guidelines mentioned on the Online Student Portal.

Q: How many papers can a student apply for in a single attempt in the NIELIT Exam?

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.

NIELIT Exam: Important notes

Mode of Exam: To be conducted online as a computer-based test.
Application Window: The window for January 2026 session is closed.
Exam Centre Changes: No changes will be entertained after application form submission.
Commencement of Practical Examinations: February 7, 2026
Tentative date of Declaration of 'O'/'A'/'B'/'C′ Level Results: Last Week of April, 2026
Marks and Duration: Each theory paper is of 100 marks and has a duration of three hours. Each practical examination is of 3 hours duration and carries 100 marks.

Commonly asked questions

Q: I lost all the details during a power failure while submitting the NIELIT application form. How do I retrieve it?

You cant retrieve it. You would need to log in again and submit the online examination application form again. There is no facility for saving the details.

Q: How can a candidate apply for NIELIT?

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.

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NIELIT 2026 Application Form Highlights

NIELIT 2026 Online Registration Application Form (ORAF) will soon be available online for O/A/B/C level exams.
Candidates should use their personal valid email ID and mobile number for registration.
There are two types of applicants - Fresh applicants (not registered for any NIELIT O/A/B/C level course) and Registered applicants (already registered for any O/A/B/C course).
The NIELIT 2026 application fee can be paid online or through CSC-SPV services.
Candidates will receive the Login ID and password at their registered email address.

Commonly asked questions

Q: List the documents required to be attached to the NIELIT registration form.

As per the official website, there is no need to send the documents. A declaration is provided by the authorities to the candidates that if they provide any wrong or inaccurate information in Online Registration Application form, they will be responsible for further legal or other consequences.

Q: How can a candidate check his or her status of NIELIT registration for any course?

NIELIT registration application status can be checked in the online student portal at student.nielit.gov.in by providing the registration application number received by a candidate during the filling the Online Registration Application Form (ORAF).

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