A Complete guide for NIELIT O Level Course | Revised pattern 5.1 (2023)

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A Complete guide for NIELIT O Level Course

What is NIELIT?

The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), formerly known as "DOEACC",

 is an Autonomous Scientific institution under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MoE&IT), Government of India that provides educational opportunities in the field of information, communications, and technology.

NIELIT participates in formal and informal education, creating industry-focused quality education and training programs to advance the country's standards in ICT.

Here are some examples of courses offered by NIELIT:

• O Level
• A Level
• B Level
• C Level
• CCC
• etc.

What is NIELIT O Level Course?

The NIELIT 'O' Level Course is a course to establish an extensive skill set in the IT field. The O Level Exam is a foundation course in Computer Applications.

 

It is offered through the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) and is accredited by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

 

The maximum duration is usually one year (two semesters, each six months long) and has 4 papers, practicals, and a project.

 

As per the 5th revised syllabus and exam pattern, there will be 4 papers with objective-type questions.

 

Students can acquire this qualification by undergoing this course and passing the examination conducted by NIELIT. The course starts in the month of January and July every year.

NIELIT O Level Course Objectives:

The main objective of this course is to make students skilled in Computer Technology and Applications. The various areas in which a candidate gain knowledge are:

• Web Design and Technology
• IT tools and Business Systems
• Programming and Problem-Solving through Python
• Introduction to ICT Resources
• Introduction to Multimedia
• Practicals and Project work

After passing this certification exam the candidate will be able to do the following job works:

•  Analyze and design the software.
• Web designing and development.
• Code and develop programs and applications.
• Documentation and Debugging of the programs.
• Troubleshooting operations to keep the application error-free.

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Highlights of the NIELIT O Level Exam 2022: NIELIT O Level important information

In the below table, all important information about  NIELIT O Level Exam is given in short. So students can get essential points easily.

Name of the exam	O Level Exam
Conducting Body	NIELIT
Accreditation	Government of India
Duration of the course	1 year
Semesters	2
Level of the exam	Diploma in Computer Applications
Frequency of the exam	Twice a year
Time of O-Level Exam	January and July
Eligibility criteria	12th pass or (10th with ITI)
Examination fees	1000 per module
Mode of Registration	Online
Mode of Exam	Online
Exam Pattern	Objective Types (MCQs)
Result Declaration	Online
NIELIT Official Website	www.nielit.gov.in
NIELIT Student Portal	student.nielit.gov.in

 

Scope of the ‘O’ Level Course:

The NIELIT O Level course has the scope to develop the necessary skills in its students for IT job roles.

 

a. User Interface (UI) Designer

b. Web Designer

c. Web Publication Assistant

d. Office Automation Assistant

e. IoT Application Integrator

 

Subject Structure of NIELIT ‘O’ Level Course:

The latest revised O Level pattern 5.1 have 4 theory papers M1R5, M2R5, M3R5, M4R5 and practical papers (PR1-R5) of each theory paper and a project(PJ1-R5).

The latest structure of the course is provided below:

Module Code	Modules
M1-R5	Information Technology Tools and Network Basics
M2-R5	Web Designing & Publishing
M3-R5	Programming and Problem Solving through Python
M4-R5	Internet of Things and its Applications
PR1-R5	Practical based on M1-R5, M2- R5 ,M3-R5 and M4-R5
PJ1-R5	Project

 

Latest and Updated Fee Structure of NIELIT O Level Course 2023

Purpose	Amount
O Level Registration fee (valid for 5 years)	500.00
Exam Processing fee	100.00
O Level Exam fee for each Module (Theory + Practical)	1000.00
O Level Project fee	100.00

Eligibility Criteria for NIELIT O Level Course:

Qualification: If a student passed 12th he/she is eligible for O Level.

If a student has passed only 10th then he/she must have an ITI certificate.

Age:                                      No Limit

Nationality:                          Indian

 

How to apply Online for NIELIT O Level Course:

To get enrolled in this course students can apply in two ways

1. As a direct candidate: If you don't need coaching classes for O Level you can apply as a direct candidate. Which I suggest to all students. You only need to pay NIELIT exam fees.

 

2. Through NIELIT affiliated centers: If a student needs to get coaching classes to go through this. Go to a nearby institute that is offering O Level courses. Here you have to pay coaching fees other than the NIELIT exam fee.

 

For Registration here I have provided a Step-by-step procedure to apply Online for NIELIT O Level

 

NIELIT O Level Course Syllabus (Revised pattern 5.1)

NIELIT O Level Course Latest Revised 5.1 Exam pattern table:

Updated exam pattern R5.1

 

Minimum and Maximum Marks table for O Level exams as per 5.1 revised pattern

O Level Qualifying marks table as per 5.1 revised pattern

 

O Level Grading System:

It means the result of students will not indicate the obtained percentage but the grades.

for example, if a student gets a mark from 50 to 55, his/her grade will be D in his O Level certificate.

 

• To pass this exam a student must get at least 50% marks.
• There would be no negative marking in the theory examination.

• The candidates would be required to apply for the examinations at the online portal as per the existing procedure.

O Level Course Practical and Viva-Voice:

The O Level practical exams will be conducted by NIELIT in its affiliated centers in your city. Students have to pass practical exams for each theory module. 

 

The Practical examination will be based on the syllabus M1-R5, M2-R5, M3-R5, and M4-R5 modules of the ‘O’ Level course. The pattern of O Level practical is as follows:

 

Number of Practical Examinations - Four (Single Paper)

 

Duration of Practical Examination Three-hour duration including viva-voce

 

Max. Marks100 = 80(Practical) + 20(Viva Voce)

 

 

O Level Practical syllabus.

O Level Practical Previous years papers

 

NIELIT O Level Project Submission:

The candidate is required to submit a project to be O-Level certified. The project must be original and must not be copied from any other source.

 

Student needs to prepare a project report in the prescribed format fill Project Completion Certificate and submit it online.

 

here we have written a dedicated post about the step-by-step procedure of NIELIT O Level project submission. By following these steps you can easily submit the project.

NIELIT O Level Project Submission Guide

(It includes the NIELIT O Level Project syllabus, Project samples, topics, proforma, project submission email, Step by step-by-step process.)

Project Objective:

The prime aim of projects and assignments in O Level Exams is to impart knowledge along with hands-on expertise:

• To check the ability of candidates to provide a real solution.
• To make students industry-ready by doing real tasks.
• Building and designing applications.
• To improve troubleshooting skills.
• To develop a professional mindset and attitude in the student by solving real-world problems.

 

Award of O Level Certificates

The students would get a certificate on successfully qualifying the all Theory Examinations of all modules, Practical Examinations, and the Project.

The ‘O’ Level (IT) Certificate was recognized as equivalent to a Foundation Level Course by the Government of India to provide skilled resources for the IT industry.

 

NIELIT O Level Certificate image

O-level course advantages:

Now it has become compulsory for you to have a computer certificate like O Level Certificate to apply for almost all government jobs, if you do not have any government computer certificate then you cannot apply for government jobs.

If you are preparing for a government job, this certificate is a must-have one for you.

You can apply for many IT-based jobs with this certificate like web developer, programmer, tester, etc.

 

Career opportunities and scopes of the O Level Course:

With NIELIT O Level certification several work options open up which include: computer operator, teaching assistant, laboratory assistant, web designer, EDP assistant, and junior programmer.

• Programmer Assistant
• Junior Programmer
• Computer Operator
• IT Lab Assistant etc.
• Teaching Assistant

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Scholarship for NIELIT O Level Students: NIELIT Protsahan Puruskar

NIELIT offers a scholarship for its students if they qualify the following criteria:

1. For Female/SC/ST/Physically Handicapped students who are pursuing NIELIT’s ‘O’ Level course as full-time students.

2. If a student passes all the papers in a single attempt in two consecutive semesters.

3. The family's annual income must be less than 2.5 lakh.

 

Download O Level Scholarship Form PDF

NIELIT O Level FAQs

Q. What is O Level course?

A. O Level is a computer diploma course conducted by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Information technology, Government of India.
It is an essential certificate for almost all government jobs in India.

Q. Where can I get detailed information about the NIELIT O Level course?

A. I have written "A complete guide for NIELIT O Level" in which you will get all information such as a Detailed syllabus, Study materials, PDFs, and Tips. It is a one-stop solution for all NIELIT O Level-related queries.

Q. Where can I get the detailed syllabus of the NIELIT O Level course?

A. Here is the detailed updated revised 5.1 syllabus of the NIELIT O Level course.

Q. How many papers can I apply for in a single attempt?

A. There is no limit for applying a number of papers in O-level exams. You can apply for all papers in a single attempt.

Q. What is the schedule of the NIELIT O Level exams?

A. NIELIT conducts O Level exams in two semesters in a year. One semester is in January and another one is in July.

Q. How to Download the O Level Syllabus PDF?

A. Download the O Level Syllabus PDF 2022

Q. What are the subjects in O Level?

A. NIELIT O Level has 4 theory papers and one practical for each paper and a project.

Q. Scope of O Level?

A. NIELIT O Level certificate provides the scope of jobs as :

1. Web designer and developer.
2. Software Tester.
3. UI designer.
4. Junior Engineer, Etc.

Q. Will I get a job after the O Level course?

A. Yes.

Q. What is the full form of NIELIT?

 A. The full form of NIELIT is the "National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology" (NIELIT).

Q. Is O Level hard to study?

A. It includes technical subjects like Python programming, HTML, CSS, Javascript and other computer applications topics. One has to be familiar with basic computer knowledge. However the O Level syllabus is limited and specific, one can easily pass the O Level exam if one follows certain tips and tricks. If you want to pass the O Level exam in the first attempt, you must read and follow "A complete guide for NIELIT O Level course" prepared by nielitnotes.in