NIELIT ‘O’ level course of DOEACC Scheme is equivalent to a Foundation Level Course in Computer Applications. Students can acquire this qualification by undergoing this course and passing the examination conducted by NIELIT. After completion of ‘O’ Level course, students can further enroll for next level IT course of NIELIT ‘A’ level. The course commences in the month of January and July every year.
Objective of the ‘O’ Level Course
The objective of the course is to equip a student with necessary skills as per following job role.
- User Interface (UI) Designer
- Web Designer
- Web Publication Assistant
- Office Automation Assistant
- IoT Application Integrator
Eligibility: 10+2 /ITI Certificate after 10/ 2nd year of a Government recognized polytechnic engineering diploma after 10.
- 540 Hours
- 2 Hrs. each working day
4 Hrs. a Day for Graduates
NIELIT O Level Eligibility Criteria
1) The general eligibility criteria to pursue the NIELIT ‘O’ Level certification states that candidates need to complete their 10 + 2 education or possess ITI Certificate of one year after class 10 followed in each case by an accredited ‘O’ Level Course.
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Possess a Government recognized polytechnic engineering diploma after completing class 10 followed by an accredited ‘O’ level course concurrently during the third year of the said polytechnic engineering diploma course.
2) For direct applicants, 10 + 2 or ITI Certificate (one year) after class 10 followed, in each case, by one-year relevant experience. (Relevant experience is job experience in IT, including teaching in a recognized institution as a faculty member, excludes coaching.)
OR
Have passed NCVT-DP&CS (Data Processing & Computer Software) Examination conducted by DGE&T (Govt. of India).
Required Skill Set for NIELIT ‘O’ Level
In order to serve the IT industry better, the NIELIT ‘O’ Level course has been designed to develop the basic skills for the above-mentioned roles.
Syllabus for NIELIT ‘O’ Level
The revised syllabus (Revision V) of ‘O’ Level (IT) course consists of four compulsory theory modules, one practical and one project. The structure of the ‘O’ Level (IT) syllabus is indicated below:-
| Module Code | Module | Learning Hours (Theory) | Learning Hours (Practical/ Tutorials/ Project) | Total Learning Hours |
| M1-R5 | Information Technology Tools and Network Basics | 48 | 72 | 120 |
| M2-R5 | Web Designing & Publishing | 48 | 72 | 120 |
| M3-R5 | Programming and Problem Solving through Python | 48 | 72 | 120 |
| M4-R5 | Internet of Things and its Applications | 48 | 72 | 120 |
| PR1-R5 | Practical based on M1-R5, M2-R5 ,M3-R5 and M4-R5 | |||
| PJ1-R5 | Project | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 192 | 328 | 520 |
O Level Duration of the Course :
an opportunity to the student to apply his / her knowledge and skills to real life problems (including oral and written communication skills). The project should be given utmost importance and priority both by the students as well as institution faculty / management in respect of its identification, planning and implementation.
Registration
Registration is a pre-requisite for appearing in ‘O’ Level (IT) examinations. Candidate has to register with NIELIT through student portal.
Examination
1. Theory Examinations:
NIELIT “O” level theory examination is conducted twice in a year (in the month of January and July) by NIELIT HQ, Delhi. There is a number of examination centres all over India. The list of exam centers will be listed while filling of online examination form. Student can choose one of the exam centre according to their convenience.
2. Practical Examinations:
The students have to devote 60%of the total time allotted to each module of the course for the practical sessions. .Practical assignments have been worked out for each theory module. The Practical examination will be based on the syllabi M1-R5, M2-R5,M3-R5and M4-R5
modules of ‘O’ Level course.
Project Work
‘O’ Level (IT) courses has a project as an important component. The project is carried out by the student under guidance and support of faculty. No marks are assigned for this, but Candidates are required to carry out the project successfully. Students who complete the project work submit a project completion certificate in the prescribed format for issuing pass certificate to NIELIT HQ.
Result of Examination
Result of NIELIT-‘A’ Level examination is published in the NIELIT HQ website http://www.nielit,gov,in after 2 months of completion of the exam. Students can check their result from this website and can also get from the institute.
Payment of Course Fee
Admission fee and other miscellaneous Charges shall be charge extra at the time of admission. Payment can be made in the form of Demand Draft or through NEFT/RTGS/Net banking.
Practical Training
Candidates pursuing the NIELIT ‘O’ Level certification have to devote half of the total time allotted to each module of the course for the practical session. Practical assignments have been worked out for each theory module. The Practical examination will be based on the syllabus of ‘O’ Level course.
Projects
NIELIT ‘O’ Level certification also involves project work as an important component of the certification. The Project is carried out by candidates under the guidance and support of faculty and management of the respective Institute / Organization. Such projects provide an opportunity to candidates willing to apply his / her knowledge and skills to real-life problems (including oral and written communication skills). Also, the project should be given utmost priority both by the students as well as institution faculty/management in respect of its identification, planning, and implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on NIELIT ‘O’ Level
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. Candidates aspiring to pursue this course can gather the information about admissions to the course and the eligibility criteria.
Q. Where can a student get the detailed syllabus of the O/A/B & C Level course?
A. Students can get the detailed syllabus about the NIELIT ‘O’ Level on http://www.nielit.in/education.aspx. The general syllabus of this course includes the following subjects such as:
- IT Tools and Business System
- Internet Technology and Web Design
- Programming and Problem Solving through ‘C’ Language
- Advanced Computer Networks
- Digital System Design
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. If candidates appear for the exams on timely basis, then they can get the course completion certificate by the end of the session otherwise they have to re-register for the examination.
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. There are total 5 core papers which deal with the nuances of Computer Science and Software technology. Candidates have to also complete the project in order to complete the examination.
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. Candidates must refer to the syllabus thoroughly and the relevant study material to prepare effectively and perform well in the examinations. Higher the score, the student shall be considered for merit or distinction.
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. Unless the candidate is not registered, he or she cannot appear for the examination and get the final certificate. Therefore registration is essential and must for every candidate.
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 Lev el only. After completing a particular level only then the candidate can appear and pursue another level according to the eligibility criteria.
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 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 courses offered by NIELIT?
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.
