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    NIELIT NSQF Courses List 2025: NSQF Certificates, How to Apply

    NIELIT NSQF Courses List 2025: NSQF Certificates, How to Apply

    Ujjwal KirtiUpdated on 07 May 2025, 05:39 PM IST

    The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has been bridging the skill gap by offering a range of NSQF courses. NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels. NSQF courses are designed to align with industry standards, ensuring that learners gain practical expertise and a competitive edge in their chosen fields. As of now, 122 courses of NIELIT have been NSQF aligned in two categories: IT and Electronics.

    NIELIT NSQF Courses List 2025: NSQF Certificates, How to Apply
    NSQF Certificate 2025

    By enrolling in NSQF courses, learners can earn an NSQF certificate, which is recognised by both the government and private sectors. The NSQF courses list offered by NIELIT includes programmes from foundational to advanced levels. To know detailed information about the NSQF course list, how to apply for NSQF courses, and the NSQF certificate, read the full article below.

    NSQF Course List 2025

    NIELIT offers NSQF-aligned courses in two specific categories that are IT and Electronics. A total of 122 courses are NSQF aligned out of which 71 courses are in the electronics domain and 51 NSQF courses are in the IT domain. Check the detailed NSQF course list in the table below.

    Courses/Qualification File Aligned with National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) - Electronics

    Course Name

    Aligned at LevelNotional Hours

    IoT Data Analyst

    5

    500

    Assembly & Maintenance of Personal Computer

    3

    300

    Foundation course in Embedded Application Development

    4

    90

    Foundation course in VLSI Design

    4

    90

    Foundation course in MATLAB Programming for Digital Signal Processing

    4

    90

    Foundation course in Internet of Things(IoT)

    4

    90

    Electronic Production Technician

    4

    360

    Robotic Programming and Maintenance Technician

    4

    450

    Repair and Maintenance Technician (Hospital Equipment)

    4

    420

    Repair & Maintenance Assistant (Dental Equipment)

    3

    330

    Repair and Maintenance Assistant(X-Ray & Ultrasound Machine)

    3

    330

    Repair & Maintenance Assistant (ICCU Equipments)

    3

    330

    Computer Hardware Maintenance-Technician(CHM-T O-Level)

    4

    600

    Certified Repair & Maintenance Assistant (Power Supply, Inverter & UPS)

    3

    360

    Certified Electronic Product Testing Assistant

    3

    360

    Certified Industrial Automation Assistant

    3

    360

    Certified Installation & Maintenance Assistant (Photocopiers and Printers)

    3

    300

    Certified Installation Repair and Maintenance Assistant (Home Appliances)

    3

    360

    Certified PC Hardware and Networking Assistant

    3

    390

    Certified Repair & Maintenance Technician (Industrial Instrumentation &Automation System)

    4

    420

    Certified VLSI Design Engineer

    5

    480

    e-Waste Dismantling and Segregation Assistant

    3

    330

    Internet of Things (IoT) Assistant

    3

    300

    Internet of Things (IoT) Associate

    4

    450

    Internet of Things (IoT) Developer

    4.5

    540

    Installation & Repair Assistant (Consumer Electronics)

    3

    330

    Product Assembly Assistant(Solar-LED)

    3

    330

    Embedded Software Engineer

    6

    960

    Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Assistant

    3

    300

    Embedded System Junior Developer (O-Level 'Embedded System Design)

    4

    450

    Embedded System Developer (A Level 'Embedded System Design')

    5

    780

    Chip Design Associate (O-Level 'Chip Design')

    4

    450

    Junior Chip Designer (A-Level 'Chip Design')

    5

    780

    Repair and Maintenance Assistant “Smart Phones”

    3

    330

    Drone Application Developer

    5

    540

    Solar Panel Installation and Maintenance Technician (O-Level ‘Solar Power Electronics’)

    4

    600

    Printed Circuit Board Technician

    4

    480

    Assistant Computer Technician

    3

    330

    Modular Course/Standalone NOS Aligned with NSQF - Electronics

    Course Name

    Aligned at LevelNotional Hours

    3D Printing: Design and Development Fundamentals

    3.5

    60

    Introduction to IoT Application Development for Agriculture

    3.5

    60

    Introduction to IoT Application Development for Building Security

    3.5

    60

    Introduction to IoT Application Development for Smart City

    3.5

    60

    Introduction to Cloud Based Robotics Solutions Development

    3.5

    60

    Fundamentals of Quantum Computing

    6

    60

    Fundamentals of Embedded C programming

    4

    60

    Fundamentals of Microcontroller architecture (ARM), programming and interfacing

    4

    60

    Fundamentals of sensing and actuation in Embedded Systems

    4

    60

    Basics of Embedded Linux Internals

    4

    60

    Essentials of Real Time Operating Systems for Embedded Application

    5

    60

    Basics of Embedded Communication Protocols

    5

    60

    Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor networks

    5

    60

    Fundamentals of Linux Device Driver Development

    5

    60

    Essentials of IoT Application Development

    5

    60

    Essentials of Scripting language for embedded applications

    5

    60

    Fundamentals of Embedded Product Design

    5

    60

    Essentials of AI for Embedded Application

    5

    60

    Essentials of Embedded System for Automotive Electronics

    5

    60

    Essentials of Embedded System for Medical Electronics

    5

    60

    Essentials of Embedded Security

    5

    60

    Fundamentals of VLSI Design

    4

    60

    Essentials of RTL Coding for Synthesis

    4

    60

    Essentials of VLSI circuits timing analysis

    4

    60

    Fundamentals of FPGA Architecture and programming

    4

    60

    Fundamentals of VLSI Verification

    5

    60

    Essentials of System Verilog and UVM based Verification

    5

    60

    Fundamentals of Design for testability for VLSI Circuits

    5

    60

    Fundamentals of VLSI Physical Design and Verification

    5

    60

    Fundamentals of Analog VLSI Design

    5

    60

    Essentials of High-level synthesis programming and Accelerator design

    5

    60

    Essentials of Python for RTL Verification

    5

    60

    Essentials of SoC Design for Verification

    5

    60

    Courses/Qualification File Aligned with National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) - IT

    Course Name

    Aligned at LevelNotional Hours

    O level (IT)

    4

    540

    A Level

    5

    1620

    Certified Web Developer

    3

    210

    Certified System and Networking Specialist

    4

    360

    Certified Data Analyst

    5

    240

    Post Graduate Program in Data Engineering

    6

    840

    Certified Cloud Computing Engineer

    5

    840

    Certified Multimedia Developer

    3

    200

    Foundation course in Information Security

    4

    90

    Foundation course in Machine Learning using Python

    4

    90

    Foundation course in Artificial Intelligence Applications

    4

    90

    Foundation course in Block chain Development

    4

    90

    Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Associate "Upskilling"

    4

    240

    Certified Cloud Computing and Virtualization Expert

    4

    210

    Certified Android Apps Developer (Upskilling)

    4

    210

    Cyber Security and Social Media Analyst

    5

    480

    Computer Applications Associate(CAA)

    4

    450

    Certified Office Automation and IT Assistant

    3

    450

    Certified Computer Application Accounting and Publishing Assistant

    3

    360

    Certified Data Entry and Office Assistant (Upskilling)

    3

    210

    IT Application Engineer (B Level - IT)

    6

    2520

    AI Development Associate

    4

    570

    Office Automation, Accounting and Publishing Assistant

    3

    690

    Computer Applications and Business Accounting Associate

    4

    990

    Cyber Secured Web Development Associate

    4

    990

    Data Analysis Assistant

    3

    300

    Data Analysis Associate

    4

    450

    Junior Data Analyst

    4.5

    540

    Cyber Security Assistant

    3

    300

    Junior Cyber Security Associate

    4

    450

    Cyber Security Associate

    4.5

    540

    Cloud Computing Assistant

    3

    300

    Junior Cloud Computing Associate

    4

    450

    Cloud Computing Associate

    4.5

    540

    Artificial Intelligence Assistant

    3

    300

    Artificial Intelligence Associate

    4

    450

    Artificial Intelligence Application Developer

    4.5

    540

    Scientific Assistant in Data Science for Life Sciences

    4

    450

    Multiomics Data Analyst

    5.5

    660

    Modular Course/Standalone NOS Aligned with NSQF - IT

    Course Name

    Aligned at LevelNotional Hours

    Course on Computer Concepts (CCC)

    2

    90

    Cloud Computing with AWS and Azure

    5

    120

    Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Essentials

    5

    90

    Informatica Cloud Essentials

    5

    90

    Data Analysis with Python and SQL

    5

    120

    Essentials of Data Warehousing

    5

    90

    Essentials of Big Data

    5

    90

    Cyber Security for Cloud Infrastructure

    5

    120

    Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing and IAM Essentials

    5

    90

    New Technologies Introduction

    5

    60

    Risk Control and Internal Audit - IT

    5

    60

    IT Professional Skills

    5

    60

    How to Apply for NSQF Courses?

    Step 1: Visit the NIELIT official website - nielit.gov.in
    Step 2: Click on the tab ‘Main Common Website’
    Step 3: Find the admission notice for the course you want to take
    Step 4: Click the 'Proceed' link for admission to NSQF courses
    Step 5: Fill out the registration form
    Step 6: Submit and verify your details
    Step 7: Pay the admission fee

    Documents Needed to Apply for NIELIT NSQF Courses

    • A valid email address
    • Name, address, and contact information for the institution's head and coordinator
    • Details of the program you're applying for
    • A brief proposal that explains the rationale for the program
    • A memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a relevant industry
    • A 12 B Certificate from the UGC
    • Student intake, pass, and placement data for existing courses
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    NSQF Certificate

    The NSQF certificate is a competency-based qualification that recognises a person's skills, knowledge, and aptitude. Candidates can download their NSQF certificate for NIELIT NSQF courses from the official website by submitting all the required details.

    What is the use of an NSQF certificate?

    An NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) certificate is a nationally recognised credential in India that validates an individual's skills and competencies aligned with industry standards. It enhances employability by providing job-ready skills, facilitates career progression, and allows for mobility between education and vocational training. NSQF certificate is widely accepted by employers, government schemes, and international organisations, helping candidates secure better job opportunities, higher wages, and further education. It also promotes lifelong learning by offering a structured pathway from Level 1 (basic skills) to Level 10 (advanced expertise) across various sectors.

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