NIELIT Exam

Yes, definitely the NIELIT certificates, especially for O, A, B, and C levels, hold significant value in India and is recognised by the government for employment and promotions.

The eligibility criteria of NIELIT exam varies as per the course. To be eligible for the NIELIT exam candidates must have minimum 10+2, ITI, Diploma, or a B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc./MCA. 
There is no minimum percentages. For higher courses, students must have relevant post-qualification experience like Scientist B, where a B.E./B.Tech in relevant IT/CS fields. For detailed eligibility criteria is advised students to refer to the official notification PDF or the information brochure.

The objective of the NIELIT entrance test is to shortlist candidates for recruitment on various posts for its own projects or for other government departments, often on a contract basis. 

Yes, NIELIT is government job because the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology is an autonomous scientific society which comes under the administrative control of India's Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).

The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (in short known was the NIELIT) is an annual entrance exam which is conducted for various certification and level-based exams (like O/A/B/C levels) for IT and electronics training. The objective of the exam is to also recruits for technical positions in government organizations like MEITY and NIC.

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.

• 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.

There is a facility for candidates to choose to write the answers (the descriptive part only) either in English or Hindi. The preference should be marked therein. In case the preference is not marked, then the choice for the English medium will be by default. Question papers would remain in English only.