NIELIT January 2026 Exam Schedule has been released for candidates appearing in O, A, B, C and CHMT-O Level examinations. The schedule covers both theory and practical papers for the January 2026 examination cycle. Exams will be conducted in online and offline modes, depending on the course and paper. The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology has advised candidates to refer only to the officially issued date sheets for accurate subject-wise exam dates and timings.
NIELIT January 2026 Exams: Courses Covered
The January 2026 examination cycle includes multiple IT and vocational-level courses conducted by NIELIT. The schedule applies to candidates registered for the current cycle across India. The exam categories covered under the NIELIT January 2026 schedule include the following:
- O Level (A1–R5 to A4–R5)
- A Level (A5–R5 to A10.5–R5)
- B Level
- C Level
- CHMT-O Level
Separate date sheets have been released for A, B and C Level examinations, and for O Level and CHMT-O Level examinations. Candidates must ensure that they check the correct schedule applicable to their course.
NIELIT January 2026 Exam Dates
The institute has announced different examination windows for various levels. These dates include theory and practical examinations as per the revised examination scheme. The exam schedule overview is provided below for clarity:
- A, B and C Level Exams: 10 January 2026 to 14 January 2026
- O Level (A1–A4 R5) Exams: 10 January 2026 to 18 January 2026
- CHMT-O Level Exams: 13 January 2026 to 18 January 2026
Candidates are required to check the detailed subject-wise timetable to confirm individual paper dates, shifts and exam modes.
NIELIT January 2026 Exam Instructions for Candidates
NIELIT has issued important instructions along with the exam schedule to ensure smooth conduct of the January 2026 examinations. These instructions apply to all candidates appearing across centres. Key instructions are outlined below:
- Examinations will be conducted strictly as per revised NIELIT examination guidelines
- Candidates must follow the prescribed reporting time and exam instructions
- Admit cards and exam-day guidelines will be issued before the examination dates
- Any updates or changes will be notified through official NIELIT communication channels
Candidates are advised to regularly monitor official announcements to avoid missing any critical information related to admit cards or exam centres.
NIELIT January 2026 Admit Card and Next Updates
The admit cards for NIELIT January 2026 examinations will be released ahead of the scheduled exam dates. Details related to exam centres, paper timings and candidate instructions will be mentioned on the hall ticket. Candidates appearing for O, A, B, C and CHMT-O Level examinations should align their preparation strategy with the released schedule and keep all required documents ready well in advance of the examination period.
