NIELIT O/A/B/C Exam Date OUT (July 2026): Applications Started, Fees, Last Date, Exam Date
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has opened the examination application form for NIELIT O/A/B/C levels July 2026. NIELIT O/A/B/C Exam application form is open for both direct and institute candidates. The NIELIT O/A/B/C exam application form for July 2026 cycle is open from May 8, 2026. The NIELIT exam for O/A/B/C Levels for July cycles is scheduled to be conducted on July 11, 2026.
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- NIELIT Exam 2026 (O/A/B/C Levels): Important Dates
- NIELIT O/A/B/C Exam Application Form Date for July 2026
- NIELIT O/A/B/C Level Admit Card Date 2026
- NIELIT O/A/B/C level Result Date 2026
- Medium of NIELIT Exam 2026
- Important Instructions
Candidates can fill in the exam application form for NIELIT O/A/B/C levels July 2026 through the official website at student.nielit.gov.in. The last date to submit the NIELIT O/A/B/C examination application form for the July 2026 cycle is May 21, 2026. Check all the dates related to the NIELIT exam for the July 2026 cycle below.
NIELIT Exam 2026 (O/A/B/C Levels): Important Dates
NIELIT exams for O/A/B/C Levels are conducted in January and July every year. For the July 2026 cycle, the NIELIT exam for O/A/B/C Levels will be conducted on July 11, 2026.
| Events | Examinations |
|---|---|
Availability of Online Examination Application Form (OEAF) on NIELIT Website | May 8, 2026 |
Last Date of submission of Online Examination Application Form | May 21, 2026 |
Last date of submission of Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF) with the requisite fee for Direct and Institutes' candidates | May 21, 2026 |
Commencement of Theory Examination of 'O'/'A'/'B'/'C' Levels | July 11, 2026 |
| Commencement of Practical Examinations | August 8, 2026 |
| Declaration of O/A/B/C Level Results | Second Week of October 2026 |
NIELIT O/A/B/C Exam Application Form Date for July 2026
The examination application form for NIELIT O/A/B/C levels for July 2026 is open from May 8, 2026 till May 21, 2026.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Date of Commencement of Online Fill in Examination Application Form (Direct Candidate) | May 8, 2026 |
Date of Commencement of Online Fill in Examination Application Form (Institute Candidate) | May 8, 2026 |
Last Application Submission Date (Direct Candidate) | May 21, 2026 |
Last Application Submission Date (Institute Candidate) | May 21, 2026 |
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NIELIT O/A/B/C Level Admit Card Date 2026
NIELIT will release the O/A/B/C level July 2026 admit card in online mode before commencement of the examination. The admit card for NIELIT O/A/B/C Levels will be issued to the candidates who are admitted to the NIELIT Examination. Candidates can download their NIELIT July 2026 admit card from the official website by using their login credentials (application number and password).
NIELIT O/A/B/C level Result Date 2026
NIELIT will release the July 2026 exam results of all O, A, B, C levels on the NIELIT website in the second week of October 2026. NIELIT results 2026 will be sent as grades to the candidates as also to institutes, conducting accredited courses, from where candidates have appeared for examinations. Along with the result, successful candidates will also get the link to download the NIELIT E-certificate.
NIELIT follow grades which are mentioned in the table below:
| Marks | Grade | Marks | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Below 50% | F (Failed) | 65%-74% | B |
50%-54% | D | 75% - 84% | A |
55%-64% | C | 85% and above | S |
Medium of NIELIT Exam 2026
Candidates can write the answers (Descriptive Portion Only) in Hindi or English. The choice should be indicated therein. In case the choice is not given, the choice of English medium would be assumed. Question Papers however, would continue to be in English only. This medium of examination is applicable only for NIELIT ‘O’ level exam.
Important Instructions
- According to the latest NIELIT notification, candidates can submit the examination application forms for NIELIT O/A/B/C levels through online mode only along with requisite fees by online payment through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
- Candidate applying for NIELIT O/A/B/C exam 2026 can avail the services of Common Service Centre (CSC) for filling up of OEAF and/or Payment of the Examination Fees. The locations of CSS are available at csc.gov.in.
- Candidates have to pat a form processing fee of Rs 100/-, in addition to the requisite fees for the applied Theory/Practical modules.
- Before filling the form, candidates must go through the related instructions given at nielit.gov.in/sites/default/files/GI_OEAF.pdf.
- Candidates are advised to select their examination centre for NIELIT exams 2026 carefully while filling the examination form. No requests for change of examination centre will be entertained thereafter and rescheduling also.
- Institutes and candidates are strongly advised not to wait until the last day to submit the complete Online Examination Application Form (OEAF) along with the requisite fee payment.
- Candidates who have already created login with NIELIT may use the same user ID and Password to fill the OEAF.
- Institute authorized to conduct the courses under NIELIT have to verify candidature of the candidates who have forwarded their OEAF through them and pay the Examination fees
- using the link onlineaccr.nielit.gov.in.
- NIELIT O/A/B/C examination pattern has been revised w.e.f. July, 2022 Examination Cycle. Please visit NIELIT Website for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NIELIT 'O' Level exam prepares students with the essential skills and expertise needed to pursue careers in the Information Technology (IT) and Electronics industries.
No, NIELIT 'O' Level is a foundation-level certification and it is not equivalent to a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) degree.
With the NIELIT 'O' level certificate, students can pursue jobs such as a Junior Programmer, EDP Assistant, Web Designer, and Lab demonstrator.
To apply for NIELIT O/A/B/C levels, candidates must have passed at least Class 10. The eligibility criteria varies for each level.
Yes, as NIELIT certificates (CCC, O, A, B, and C Levels) are issued by an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, these certificates are highly valid and recognised for government jobs, PSUs, and various career opportunities.
