National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Kohima is a national-level technical institute under NIELIT, an autonomous scientific body of Department of Electronics & Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & IT, Government of India. The institute was set up in 2004 to offer training programmes that improve employment opportunities and facilitate the availability of quality IT manpower, which will contribute to the growth of IT industry in Nagaland. It has also been declared as 'Centre of Excellence' in IT by the Government of Nagaland. At present, the institute offers nearly 20 courses at UG and PG level. The diploma and BCA courses are AICTE-approved and are affiliated to Nagaland University.

NIELIT Kohima Admission Process 2021: Updates and Highlights 

NIELIT Kohima admission process 2021 for BCA, O Level, CCA and CCC programmes is open. Candidates need to register online at the official website of NIELIT.

Some quick facts related to NIELIT Kohima admission are presented below:

Short-term Courses

• NIELIT Kohima admission to short-term courses is merit-based
• The admission is open throughout the year for enrolment 

Professional Courses

• Admission to professional courses is conducted through NIELIT entrance exam
• The admission process is conducted in May/June every year
• Admission notice is published in the local newspapers and some national newspapers a month before the course starts

The major courses offered by NIELIT Kohima along with the admission status and eligibility criteria are presented below:

NIELIT Kohima Admission Dates 2021

The key NIELIT Kohima admission date 2021 is presented below:

NIELIT Kohima Admission 2021: Short-term Courses

All the short-term courses offered by NIELIT Kohima are of two months' duration. However, Diploma in Computer Application & Networking programme is an exception, with a duration of six months. Admission to all short-term courses is offered to eligible candidates on the basis of their academic merit. An overview of all the courses and their eligibility criteria is given in the table below:

NIELIT Kohima Admission 2021: Professional Courses

The institute offers various professional courses in the field of Information Electronics and Communication Technologies (IECT). Candidates, who wish to enrol in any of these programmes, need to appear for NIELIT entrance exam. The eligibility criteria and seat intake of all the programmes are provided in the table below:

NIELIT Kohima Application Process 2021

Candidates can apply online through the student portal of NIELIT (student.nielit.gov.in). The step-wise application process of NIELIT Kohima is given below:

1. Click on 'New User' and create an account with candidate's email ID and contact number
2. Select the desired course and NIELIT centre
3. Enter personal details, Aadhaar Card number and corresponding address details
4. Update the academic details such as qualifications achieved, year of passing, name of the board/ university, etc.
5. Upload photograph and scanned images of signature and left-hand thumb impression (up to 50KB)
6. Pay the application fee of Rs 500 via debit card/ credit card/ net banking, and click on 'Submit'

Candidate must have an Aadhaar Card while filling the application form. In the absence of Aadhaar, the candidate may submit the following official IDs:

• Enrolment number of UIDAI (EID)
• Bank account (passbook with photo)
• PAN card
• Valid passport
• Valid driving license
• Valid photo ID card of student issued by school/college authority

Candidate need not submit any documentary proof in support of the information provided in the online application form.

NIELIT Kohima Course-wise Fee 2021

NIELIT Kohima fee for all the professional courses is tabulated below:

Download NIELIT Kohima Prospectus to know the fee structure of short-term courses and other important details

NIELIT offers Protsahan Puraskar Scheme for SC/ST/physically handicapped and female students pursuing NIELIT O/A/B/C level courses.

Eligibility for the scholarship:

• Candidates must clear the papers in the first attempt 
• The income of the parents of the student from all sources should not be more than Rs 1 LPA

A candidate has to apply for the scholarship along with the following documents:

• Proof of registration/op-gradation
• Proof of passing the examination of the relevant  level
• Proof of pursuing O/A/B/C level as full-time courses
• Proof of income

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Important FAQs regarding NIELIT Kohima Admission

Q. What all courses are offered by NIELIT Kohima?

A. The institute offers nearly 20 courses at UG and PG level in IT and related disciplines.

Q. What is the duration of the 'O' Level course?

A. It is a one-year-long course.

Q. What is the eligibility of Certificate course in Graphic Designing?

A. Anyone, who has a basic knowledge of computer, can take this course.

Q. Are there any scholarships available at NIELIT Kohima?

A. Yes, NIELIT offers Protsahan Puraskar Scheme for SC/ST/physically handicapped and female students pursuing NIELIT O/A/B/C level courses.

Q. How much is the registration fee?

A. One time non-refundable registration fee is Rs 500 and should be paid through online methods.

Q. How to check the status of an application to any course?

A. The application status can be checked on the online student portal (student.nielit.gov.in) by providing the registration number received during the form submission.

Q. Is BCA course recognised?

A. Yes, it is affiliated to Nagaland University and approved by UGC and AICTE.

Q. How much is the total fee of the BCA programme?

A. The total fee is Rs 1 lakh.

• NIELIT is an Autonomous Scientific Society under the administrative control of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MoE&IT)
• Promotes various research activities and also performs various consultancy works and funded projects