The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has opened the application window for the January 2026 session of its O, A, B, and C Level (IT) examinations. Interested candidates can submit the Online Examination Application Form (OEAF) between November 3 and November 15, 2025 through the official portal student.nielit.gov.in.
Candidates must complete the online application along with the requisite fee through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT). A form processing fee of INR 100 will be charged in addition to theory and practical exam fees.
NIELIT January 2026 Exam Dates
The detailed schedule for the January 2026 session is as follows:
Event | Date |
Availability of OEAF | November 3, 2025 |
Last Date to Submit OEAF (Direct/Institute Candidates) | November 15, 2025 |
Last Date for Institutes to Verify & Forward OEAF with Fee | November 18, 2025 |
Theory Examinations Begin | January 10, 2026 |
Practical Examinations Begin | February 7, 2026 |
Tentative Result Declaration | Last week of April 2026 |
Note: Detailed exam dates will be announced later.
How to Apply for NIELIT O, A, B, C Level Exams?
- Visit the official website: student.nielit.gov.in
- Fill the Online Examination Application Form (OEAF) with personal and exam details
- Pay the requisite examination and processing fees via EFT
- Submit the form online
Applicants may also submit forms and pay fees at Common Service Centres (CSCs). CSC locations are available at csc.gov.in.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- O and A Level exams (A1-R5 to A4-R5) will be conducted online.
- Choose the examination centre carefully as no changes will be allowed later.
- Institutes authorised by NIELIT must verify candidate details and submit fees through onlineaccr.nielit.gov.in.
- The examination pattern has been revised from the July 2022 cycle. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to avoid technical or payment issues.
