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 the '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 the Advanced Diploma level course for employment to posts and services under the Central Government vide their notification No: F 18-23/92-TD.V/TS-IV dated 10th April 1996. Given the above notification, the passed-out candidates with 'A' level qualification from the NIELIT will henceforth be 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 of 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 a faculty member, excludes coaching.
Examination: Examination for the 'A' level will be held only under the diversification syllabus from July 2023 onwards. 'A' level as a whole is a sub-set of 'B'.
Syllabus: The syllabus for the 'A' level has been diversified. 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. Download Syllabus
Project: At the 'A' Level there is one project. 100 marks are assigned. The project has to be submitted along with a fee of Rs 1000/- 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.