NIELIT DLC (CCC/CCCP/ECC/ACC/BCC) January 2026 Exam Postponed; Now Scheduled for February

NIELIT DLC (CCC/CCCP/ECC/ACC/BCC) January 2026 Exam Postponed; Now Scheduled for February

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New Delhi, Updated on Jan 13, 2026 11:02 IST
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has announced the postponement of the DLC examinations for the January 2026 exam cycle. These examinations include CCC, CCCP, ECC, ACC, and BCC courses. The exams will now be conducted from February 23 to 27, 2026.

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has announced the postponement of the DLC examinations for the January 2026 exam cycle. These examinations include CCC, CCCP, ECC, ACC, and BCC courses. The exams will now be conducted from February 23 to 27, 2026. 

NIELIT has issued a notice on January 13, 2026, that the DLC (CCC/CCCP/ECC/ACC/BCC) exams for the January cycle will now be conducted along with the February 2026 exam cycle. The exams are tentatively scheduled for February 23 to 27, 2026.

Candidates appearing for the DLC examinations can download their admit cards from the NIELIT Student Web Portal. Admit cards are expected to be available from 16 February 2026.

Candidates are advised to check the official NIELIT portal https://student.nielit.gov.in/index.aspx for updates on the exam schedule and admit card release.

NIELIT DLC (CCC/CCCP/ECC/ACC/BCC) Exam Details

Here are the details of each exam.

Course Name

Duration

Exam Pattern

Course on Computer Concepts (CCC)

90 minutes

100 MCQs

Course on Computer Concepts Plus (CCCP)

90 minutes

100 MCQs

Expert Computer Course (ECC)

60 minutes

100 MCQs

Awareness in Computer Concepts (ACC)

60 minutes

100 MCQs

Basic Computer Course (BCC)

60 minutes

100 MCQs (Attempt 50 questions)

 

Q:   What are the official dates for the NIELIT exam theory papers?
A:

The theory papers for the January 2026 cycle are scheduled to begin on January 10, 2026.

  • A/B/C Levels: January 10 - 14, 2026
  • O Level (A1–A4 R5) & CHMT-O Level: January 10 - 18, 2026

 

Q:   What can a candidate do in case the institute is closed or accreditation is withdrawn?
A:

Institutes must submit the list of candidates once it is withdrawn or closed. In these cases, the candidate's name should be on the list provided by the institute, which will then allow them to sit in the exam.

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