'O’ Level (IT)

NIELIT-'O' Level (IT)

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.

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Objective of the ‘O’ Level Course

The objective of the course is to equip a student with necessary skills as per following job role.

1. User Interface (UI) Designer

2. Web Designer

3. Web Publication Assistant

4. Office Automation Assistant

5. IoT Application Integrator

 

Eligibility: 

1. Students from Institutes conducting accredited courses:
0+2 or ITI Certificate (One Year) after class 10 followed, in each case by a NIELIT accredited ‘O’ Level course.
                       OR
Successful completion of the second year of a Government recognized polytechnic engineering diploma course after class 10, followed by an accredited ‘O’ Level course concurrently during the third year of the said polytechnic engineering diploma course. The certificate of ‘O’ level will be awarded only after successful completion of the polytechnic engineering diploma.

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2. Direct Applicants
10+2 or ITI Certificate (One Year) after class 10, followed in each case, by one-year relevant experience. Relevant experience connotes job  experience in IT, including teaching in a recognized institution as a faculty member, excludes coaching.
                      OR
A pass in the NCVT-DP&CS (data Preparation & Computer Software) Examination, conducted by DGE&T(Govt. of India)

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Structure of NIELIT ‘O’ Level Course

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Module     Module Name                                                                          Marks

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M1-R5       Information Technology Tools and Network Basics..........100

M2-R5       Web Design and Publishing.............................................100

M3-R5       Programming and Problem Solving through Python.........100

M4-R5       Internet of Things and its Applications.............................100

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Practical Papers & Project

PR1-R5      Practical based on the theory papers of the syllabus......100

PJ1-R5      Project Work........(Only to Qualify)...................................000

TOTAL MARKS:.................................................................................500 

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Registration

Registration is a pre-requisite for appearing in ‘O’ Level (IT) examinations. Candidate has to register with NIELIT through student portal https://student.nielit.gov.in.  Registration will be valid for 5 years. Registration fee is Rs 500/-

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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. Full mark of each paper is 100 and exam duration is 3 hrs. Examination fee for each theory paper is Rs 750/- + Rs 100/- processing fee.

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2. Practical Examinations:

There is one practical paper for NIELIT “O” Level Course. Students need to provide the option for appearing in practical examination while filling up examination form. The practical examination is based on the syllabus of M1-R5, M2-R5, M3-R5 and M4-R5 modules. Duration of each practical examination is 3 hrs. Practical Examination fee is Rs 500/- .

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.

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Result of Examination

Result of NIELIT-‘O’ 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.

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Payment of Course Fees

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.