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The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) conducts the O/A/B/C Level examinations twice a year, in January and July. The January 2027 examination cycle is the upcoming examination cycle for which candidates can complete the registration process through the NIELIT Student Portal at student.nielit.gov.in.
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To make things easier for candidates and institutes, NIELIT has extended the registration deadline for the January 2027 O/A/B/C Level examinations to October 15, 2026. The last date for online fee payment is October 17, 2026. Candidates and institutes are advised to complete the registration process on time and avoid waiting until the last date.
For the January 2027 Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician (CHMT-O Level) course, the registration deadline has been extended to October 26, 2026. The last date for online fee payment is also October 26, 2026. Candidates and institutes should complete the registration process within this period to avoid last-minute problems.
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 |
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Last date of submission of Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF) with the requisite fee for Direct and Institutes' candidates |
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Commencement of Theory Examination of 'O'/'A'/'B'/'C' Levels | July 11, 2026 |
| Commencement of Practical Examinations | |
| Declaration of O/A/B/C Level Results | Second Week of October 2026 |
Schedule for O, A (A1-R5 to A4-R5) (IT) & CHMT-O Level, July, 2026 Exam
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | July 11-12, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Forenoon Session | 10.00 AM to 12.00 PM |
| Afternoon Session | 02.00 PM to 04.00 PM |
Schedule for A (A5-R5 to A10.5-R5) (IT) Level, July-2026 Exam
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | July 13-15, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Forenoon Session | 09.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
| Afternoon Session | 02.00 PM to 05.00 PM |
Schedule for B/C (IT) Level, July-2026 Exam
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | July 11-15, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Forenoon Session | 09.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
| Afternoon Session | 02.00 PM to 05.00 PM |
The examination application form for NIELIT O/A/B/C levels for July 2026 was open from May 8, 2026 till May 25, 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) |
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Last Application Submission Date (Institute Candidate) |
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Application Link |
NIELIT has released the Admit Cards for O/A/B/C Level & CHMT-O Level July 2026 examination cycle on the Student Portal. Candidates can download their NIELIT O/A/B/C admit card from the Student Portal using their login credentials (application number and password).
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 |
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.
The revised last date for submission of the NIELIT O/A/B/C level for July 2026 exam cycle is May 25, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the NIELIT exam submission process within the stipulated timeline.
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