FAQ

Q. What is O/A/B & C Level course?
A. In the Non-Formal Sector, NIELIT is offering ‘O’ Level (equivalent to Foundation Level), ‘A’ Level (equivalent to Advance Diploma), ‘B’ Level (equivalent to MCA) and ‘C’ Level (designed to be at MTech Level) courses. O, A & B level courses are recognized by MHRD for the purpose of employment.

Q. Where can I get information about O/A/B & C Level courses?
A. Candidates can get the information from the official web site http://www.nielit.in/education.aspx or from NIELIT Centres or any of the accredited institutes. Details of the accredited institutes are available on the website.

Q. Where can a student get the detailed syllabus of the O/A/B & C Level course?
A. For a detailed syllabus please visit http://www.nielit.in/downloads.aspx

Q. What is the schedule of the examination?
A. NIELIT O/A/B & C Level Theory Examinations are conducted every six months starting from the second Saturday of January and July. Practical Examinations are conducted starting from the second Saturday of February and August.

Q. How many papers can a student apply in a single attempt?
A. There is no specific number as such. However, at each level, you need to complete the papers in the stipulated period.

Q. What is the minimum mark required to qualify the modules of O/A/B & C level Examination?
A. Candidates are required to score a minimum of 50 % marks in each module to qualify them.

Q. Why a candidate is required to register with NIELIT?
A. Registration is a mandatory pre-requisite for appearing in the O/A/B/C level Examinations conducted by the NIELIT.

Q. Can a candidate register for more than one level at a time?
A. No, at any point of time, a candidate can hold a valid registration, for one L l vel only.

Q. What are the documents to be attached with the registration form?
A. Candidates are not needed to send any documents along with the registration form. Also, candidates should not fill any wrong/inaccurate information in the Online Registration Application form. Failing to do so, the candidate will be responsible for further legal or other consequences.

Q. How can a student check the status of the Registration Application to any course?
A. Registration application status can be checked on the online student Portal http://student.nielit.gov.in by entering the Registration Application No. received while filling the Online Registration Application Form (ORAF).

Q. How can a student select an accredited institute while filling-up ORAF?
A. While filling the ORAF, the list of accredited institutes will be available. A student can select the appropriate accredited institute from the list.

Q. What are the steps to be followed while filling up ORAF?
A. The steps are defined or available in the Registration Guideline deployed on the Online Student Portal http://student.nielit.gov.in.