NIELIT 2026 January O/A/B/C Examination Schedule Declared: Application Starts Nov 3
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has invited applications from registered candidates for the January 2026 session of its O, A, B, and C Level examinations.
NIELIT has announced the date schedule for the January 2026 session of its O, A, B, and C Level (IT) examinations. Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF) will be available between November 3 and 15, 2025.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Availability of Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF) |
November 3, 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit OEAF (for Direct and Institute candidates |
November 15, 2025 |
| Last Date for Institutes to Verify and Forward OEAF with Fee Payment |
November 18, 2025 |
| Theory Examinations Begin |
January 10, 2026 |
| Practical Examinations Begin |
February 7, 2026 |
| Tentative Result Declaration |
Last week of April 2026 |
(Detailed exam dates will be announced later.)
How to Apply for NIELIT O’, ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ Level Exams
- Candidates can fill and submit the Online Examination Application Form (OEAF) on the official website: student.nielit.gov.in.
- Applications must be submitted online only, along with the requisite fee through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
- A form processing fee of ₹100 will be charged in addition to the theory and practical exam fees.
- Applicants may also use Common Service Centres (CSCs) for form submission and fee payment. CSC locations are available at csc.gov.in.
Before applying, candidates should read the detailed guidelines and instructions available at:
Examination Details
- The O and A Level exams (A1-R5 to A4-R5) will be conducted in online mode.
- Candidates must carefully choose their examination centre, as no changes will be allowed after the deadline.
- Institutes authorised by NIELIT must verify candidate details and submit examination fees through onlineaccr.nielit.gov.in.
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