The NIELIT CCC online form is open on the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology's student portal for the monthly examination cycles of 2026. CCC, short for Course on Computer Concepts, is the basic computer literacy certificate that a large number of government recruitments — including many UPSSSC and other state-level posts — ask for as an eligibility condition. The examination is held every month of the year, the form for a cycle closes on the last day of the month, and there is no age limit or minimum qualification barrier for direct candidates, which makes it one of the most accessible certifications for job seekers to complete early.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start | Already open |
| Last date to apply online | Last day of every month (monthly cycle) |
| Examination | Every month, as per the cycle chosen |
| Admit card | Before the examination, on the student portal |
| Result | After the examination, on the student portal |
| E-certificate download | About one month after the result |
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Course name | Course on Computer Concepts (CCC) |
| Conducting body | NIELIT, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Course duration | 80 hours |
| Exam frequency | Monthly cycle, throughout the year |
| Certificate validity | Lifetime |
For direct candidates, NIELIT prescribes no specific educational qualification and no age limit — any interested person can register and appear. Candidates can also join through NIELIT-approved institutes, which conduct the 80-hour training before the examination. Applicants who need CCC for a particular recruitment should check that notification's wording, since some recruitments specify the qualification level at which the certificate must be held.
There is no age limit for the CCC examination. Candidates of any age can apply as direct candidates.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories (direct candidates) | Rs 500 + GST (Rs 590 total) |
The fee is paid online at the time of form submission through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Candidates applying through an approved institute may additionally pay the institute's course fee, which varies by institute.
The CCC examination is a single online objective test of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 90 minutes. Questions are multiple-choice and true/false type, available in English and Hindi, and there is no negative marking. A score of 50 percent or more is required to pass; performance is graded as S (85% and above), A (75-84%), B (65-74%), C (55-64%) and D (50-54%). Successful candidates receive a digitally signed e-certificate that remains valid for life.
1. Open the NIELIT student portal at student.nielit.gov.in and register to create a login.
2. Select the CCC examination form under the DLC courses section.
3. Fill in personal and academic details exactly as they should appear on the certificate — NIELIT does not allow corrections to name, photo or date of birth after submission.
4. Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression and ID proof in the prescribed sizes.
5. Pay the fee of Rs 590 online and note the application number.
6. Download the admit card from the same portal when it is released for your cycle.
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It conducts digital literacy and IT certification programmes across the country, and its CCC certificate is among the most widely recognised proofs of basic computer knowledge in Indian government recruitment.
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (NIELIT student portal) | student.nielit.gov.in |
| NIELIT Official Website | www.nielit.gov.in |
Q. What is the NIELIT CCC exam and who conducts it?
CCC (Course on Computer Concepts) is a computer literacy certification conducted by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. The certificate is widely asked for in government recruitments such as UPSSSC and other state and central posts.
Q. When can I apply for the CCC exam?
The CCC examination runs on a monthly cycle throughout the year. The online form on student.nielit.gov.in closes on the last day of every month for an upcoming exam cycle, so candidates can apply in any month and choose a cycle that suits them.
Q. What is the CCC exam fee?
The examination fee is Rs 500 plus GST (Rs 590 in total) for direct candidates, and it is the same for all categories. The fee is paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Q. What is the CCC exam pattern and passing marks?
The CCC exam has 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks, to be answered in 90 minutes in online mode. There is no negative marking. A candidate needs at least 50 percent marks to pass and receive the certificate, with grades from D (50-54 percent) up to S (85 percent and above).
Q. Who is eligible for the CCC course?
There is no specific educational qualification or age limit for direct candidates — anyone can register for CCC. In practice, most applicants are 10th or 12th pass candidates who need the certificate for government job applications.