NIELIT A Level Course

Introduction: ‘A’ level course of NIELIT Scheme is equivalent to an Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications. Students can acquire this qualification by undergoing this course and passing the examination conducted by the NIELIT. Working professionals can also appear in this examination directly, provided they possess the requisite educational qualification as indicated below.

Government Recognition: The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India has recognized ‘A’ level examination conducted by the Computer Society of India (CSI) under the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Scheme as equivalent to Advanced Diploma level course for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government vide their notification No: F 18-23/92-TD.V/TS-IV dated 10th April1996. In view of the above notification the passed out candidates with ‘A’ level qualification from the NIELIT will henceforth be the eligible for registration in employment exchanges for job assistance.

Eligibility: (1) For students appearing through an institute Level ‘O’ /Government recognized polytechnic engineering diploma after class 10. Followed in each case, by an accredited ‘A’ level course (no concurrency). A Government recognized polytechnic engineering diploma after 10+2 / Graduate and an accredited ‘A’ level course in each case.
(2) For students-at-large (Direct Applicants) Level ‘O’/Government recognized polytechnic engineering diploma/Graduate. Followed in each case, by one year relevant experience*. The ‘A’ level diploma will awarded only after successful completion of the academic stream i.e. polytechnic engineering diploma after 10+2 or degree.
*** Relevant experience connotes job experience in IT, including teaching in a recognized institution as faculty member, excludes coaching.

Examination: Examination for ‘A’ level will be held only under the diversification syllabus from January 2000 onwards. ‘A’ level as a whole is a sub-set of ‘B’.

Syllabus: The syllabus for ‘A’ level has been diversified. – nine compulsory module and, – one elective modules. In the diversified syllabus, new subjects have been added as electives and certain amendments have been made to the syllabus on some of the subjects.

Project: At ‘A’ Level there is one project. 100 marks are assigned. The project has to be submitted along with a fee of Rs 500/- and a certificate is to accompany it. A viva-voce will be conducted by an expert nominated by the NIELIT, as far as possible near the candidate’s location.