NIELIT Exam O/A/B/C Levels (January 2026): Get Complete Exam, Result, Counselling Dates, Schedule & More
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Exam 2026 ( NIELIT Exam )
- NIELIT 2026 Important Dates
- NIELIT 2026 O/A/B/C (IT) & CHMT-O Level Jan Exam Dates
- NIELIT January 2026 Theory Exam Schedule (A / B / C Levels)
- NIELIT January 2026 Online Exam Schedule
- NIELIT 2026 Exam Dates - Highlights
NIELIT 2026 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIELIT Exam 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb ' 26 | Commencement of Practical Examinations |
| 10 Jan ' 26 | Commencement of Theory Examinations of 'O'/'A'/'B'/'C' Levels |
| 03 Nov ' 25 - 15 Nov ' 25 | O/A/B/C Level Examinations Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF) Submission |
NIELIT 2026 O/A/B/C (IT) & CHMT-O Level Jan Exam Dates
Schedule for A (A5-R5 to A10.5-R5) / B / C Level, January-2026 Exam
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Level | A (A5-R5 to A10.5-R5), B, and C Levels |
| Exam Dates | January 10th – 14th, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Forenoon (FN) Session Timing | 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Afternoon (AN) Session Timing | 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
Schedule for O, A (A1-R5 to A4-R5) (IT) & CHMT-O Level, January, 2026 Exam
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| O (IT) / CHMT-O Level Exam Dates | 10th – 18th January, 2026 |
| A Level (IT) (A1-R5 to A4-R5) Dates | 13th – 18th January, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Batch No. | Exam Timing |
|---|---|
| 1 | 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM |
| 2 | 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM |
| 3 | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM |
| 4 | 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM |
Commonly asked questions
NIELIT OEAF stands for the Online Examination Application Form, which has to be filled out by the registered candidates to appear in the entrance exam. In addition to registration, the candidates will also need to fill out and submit the NIELIT OEAF before the last date. Application fee for NIELIT OEAF is INR 100 along with the mandatory fees for the Theory/Practical modules applied
NIELIT 2026 O/A/B/C January cycle application forms were available around September-October 2025. NIELIT 2026 O/A/B/C courses January cycle applications are now over. No applications will be accepted after the NIELIT 2026 application form deadline. All proper and valid details had to be entered in the NIELIT 2026 application form for O/A/B/C courses.
NIELIT January 2026 Theory Exam Schedule (A / B / C Levels)
| Date & Day | Session | Timing | A Level Modules | B Level Modules | C Level Modules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-01-2026 (Saturday) | Forenoon | 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM | A5-R5 | B1.1-R5, B2.1-R5 | C1-R4, C6-R4 |
| Afternoon | 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM | A6-R5 | B3.2-R5, B-ES-R5, B0.1-R5, B3.E4-R5 | C0-R4.B1, CE1.2-R4 | |
| 11-01-2026 (Sunday) | Forenoon | 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM | A7-R5 | B1.2-R5, B3.1-R5 | C2-R4, C7-R4 |
| Afternoon | 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM | A8-R5 | B3.E8-R5, B2.2-R5 | C0-R4.B4, CE1.3-R4 | |
| 12-01-2026 (Monday) | Forenoon | 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM | A9.1-R5 to A9.5-R5 | B1.3-R5, B3.E6-R5 | C3-R4, C8-R4 |
| Afternoon | 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM | A10.1-R5 to A10.5-R5 | B3.E3-R5, B2.3-R5 | C0-R4.B3, CE1.4-R4 | |
| 13-01-2026 (Tuesday) | Forenoon | 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM | — | B3.E9-R5, B3.3-R5 | C4-R4, C9-R4 |
| Afternoon | 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM | — | B1.4-R5, B3.E2-R5, B2.4-R5 | C0-R4.B2, CE1.5-R4 | |
| 14-01-2026 (Wednesday) | Forenoon | 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM | — | B1.5-R5, B3.E5-R5 | C5-R4, CE1.1-R4 |
| Afternoon | 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM | — | B2.5-R5, B3.E1-R5 | — |
Commonly asked questions
- 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.
NIELIT January 2026 Online Exam Schedule
| Date & Day | Level / Day Code |
| 10-01-2026 (Sat) | O/CHMT-O-D1-B1 |
| O/CHMT-O-D1-B2 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D1-B3 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D1-B4 | |
| 11-01-2026 (Sun) | O/CHMT-O-D2-B1 |
| O/CHMT-O-D2-B2 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D2-B3 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D2-B4 | |
| 12-01-2026 (Mon) | O/CHMT-O-D3-B1 |
| O/CHMT-O-D3-B2 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D3-B3 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D3-B4 | |
| 13-01-2026 (Tue) | O/CHMT-O-D4-B1 |
| O/CHMT-O-D4-B2 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D4-B3 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D4-B4 | |
| 14-01-2026 (Wed) | O/CHMT-O-D5-B1 |
| O/CHMT-O-D5-B2 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D5-B3 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D5-B4 | |
| 15-01-2026 (Thu) | O/CHMT-O-D6-B1 |
| O/CHMT-O-D6-B2 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D6-B3 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D6-B4 | |
| 16-01-2026 (Fri) | O/CHMT-O-D7-B1 |
| O/CHMT-O-D7-B2 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D7-B3 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D7-B4 | |
| 17-01-2026 (Sat) | OA/CHMT-O-D8-B1 |
| OA/CHMT-O-D8-B2 | |
| OA/CHMT-O-D8-B3 | |
| OA/CHMT-O-D8-B4 | |
| 18-01-2026 (Sun) | O/CHMT-O-D9-B1 |
| O/CHMT-O-D9-B2 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D9-B3 | |
| O/CHMT-O-D9-B4 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
The tentative date for the declaration of results is the last week of April. Results will be available online at the NIELIT official website.
NIELIT 2026 Exam Dates - Highlights
- NIELIT 2026 Application Form Dates – For the July 2026 cycle, the deadline to submit the Online Registration Application Form (ORAF) is March 31, 2026, for direct candidates and April 10, 2026, for institute candidates. Following registration, the Online Examination Application Form (OEAF) is typically available in May 2026 for selecting exam centres.
- NIELIT 2026 Admit Card Dates – Candidates registered for the January 2026 theory exams were able to download their NIELIT admit cards as of January 7, 2026, via the NIELIT Student Portal. To download, application number and password are needed. You must bring a printed copy of the admit card and an original government-issued photo ID to the exam centre.
- NIELIT 2026 Exam Dates – The January 2026 theory exams began on January 10, 2026. A, B, and C-level theory exams run from January 10–14, while O Level and CHMT-O exams continue until January 18, 2026. Practical exams for all levels are scheduled to start on February 7, 2026. Dates for the July 2026 cycle theory exams are tentatively expected in mid-July 2026.
- NIELIT Result Dates – Results for the January 2026 examination cycle are tentatively scheduled for release in the last week of April 2026. For the July 2026 cycle, results are generally announced in mid-October. Candidates can view their grades online through the official NIELIT website.
Commonly asked questions
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.
Follow the steps below to check the NIELIT O Level result-
Open student.nielit.gov.in.
Locate the "View Result" link.
Go to the section and select your course.
Enter the "Exam Year, Exam Date/Roll Number, Name, and Date of Birth."
Click "View" button.
Detailed sheet and result will show up.
Download your result.
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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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