National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Shillong under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India has released the Admission Notice 2026 for various NSQF Aligned Courses (NIELIT Scheme).
\Selected categories of students are eligible for 100% Tuition FREE benefits as per scheme guidelines.
Admissions are open for Long Term (1 & 1½ Year) and Short Term (2–4 Months) courses at Shillong and Tura Extension Centres.
NIELIT Shillong Admission 2026
| Description | Admission 2026 |
|---|---|
| Institute Name | NIELIT Shillong |
| Admission Year | 2026 |
| Course Type | NSQF Aligned Courses |
| Duration | 2 Months to 1½ Years |
| Tuition Benefit | 100% Tuition FREE (as per scheme for eligible categories) |
| Centres | Shillong & Tura Extension Centre |
Long Term Courses (1 & 1½ Year – Semester System)
1. IT ‘O’ Level
- Duration: 1 Year
- Eligibility: 10+2 or ITI Certificate (1 Year after Class 10)
- Centre: Shillong & Tura Extension Centre
2. IT ‘A’ Level
- Duration: 1½ Year
- Eligibility: Graduation or 3-Year Government Recognized Polytechnic Engineering Diploma after 12th or ‘O’ Level in IT (DOEACC Scheme)
- Centre: Shillong & Tura Extension Centre
3. CHM ‘O’ Level (Computer Hardware & Maintenance)
- Duration: 1 Year
- Eligibility: 10+2 pass or ITI (1 year after 10th), Diploma, Graduation or Post-Graduation
- Centre: Shillong
Short Term Courses (02 to 04 Months Duration)
1. Course on Computer Concept (CCC)
- Eligibility: No Pre-requisites
- Centre: Shillong & Tura Extension Centre
2. Certified Computer Application Accounting and Publishing Assistant (CCAAPA)
- Eligibility: 10th Pass or 8th Pass and pursuing continuous regular schooling
- Centre: Shillong & Tura Extension Centre
3. Assistant Computer Technician
- Eligibility: 10th Pass / 8th Pass with 2 years NTC OR 8th Pass with 3 years relevant experience
- Centre: Shillong
4. Cyber Security Assistant
- Eligibility: 10th Pass or 8th Pass with continuous schooling OR 8th Pass with 2 years experience in IT-ITeS Sector
- Centre: Shillong
5. Foundation Course in Artificial Intelligence Applications
- Eligibility: Pass-Out / Final Year student of CS/IT stream of 3-Year Polytechnic Diploma
- Centre: Shillong & Tura Extension Centre
6. ITeS BPO Executive – Voice
- Eligibility: 10th Pass or Equivalent
- Centre: Shillong
7. Certified Office Automation & IT Assistant
- Eligibility: 10th Pass or 8th Pass with continuous schooling
- Centre: Shillong & Tura Extension Centre
8. Artificial Intelligence Assistant
- Eligibility: 10th Pass or Grade 8 with 2 years NTC in IT Sector / 8th Pass with 3 years relevant experience in IT
- Centre: Shillong
9. Full Stack Development Associate Level
- Eligibility: 12th Pass or 10th Pass with 3 years experience in IT or allied sector
- Centre: Shillong
PMKVY 4.0 Short-Term Skill Courses (2–4 Months)
Under PMKVY 4.0, the following additional short-term courses are available at NIELIT Shillong:
- Internet of Things Assistant – Shillong
- Product Assembly Assistant (Solar-LED) – Shillong
- Artificial Intelligence Associate – Shillong
- Data Analysis with Python and SQL – Shillong
- Foundation of Artificial Intelligence Technology – Tura Extension Centre
(Eligibility varies from 8th Pass to Graduation/Final Year students depending on the course.)
Facilities Available
- Internet Connectivity
- Library Facility
- Audio-Visual Aids in Classroom
- Power Backup for Practical Classes
- 1:1 Computer Ratio
Contact Details
Shillong Centre
NIELIT Shillong, Nongrim Hills, Behind Bethany Hospital
Contact No: 0364-2520166 / 2520177
Mobile: 9089011112
Website: https://nielit.gov.in/shillong
Tura Extension Centre
Dakopgre (Behind Dikki Bandi Stadium)
Contact No: 03651-233068
Mobile: 9863040085
Website: https://nielit.gov.in/tura
FAQs – NIELIT Shillong Admission 2026
Q1. Are the courses free of cost?
Yes, eligible categories under the scheme can avail 100% tuition fee benefit.
Q2. What is the duration of courses?
Courses range from 2 months to 1½ years.
Q3. Where are the centres located?
Courses are offered at Shillong and Tura Extension Centres.
Q4. Who can apply for AI-related courses?
Eligibility varies from 10th pass to Polytechnic/Engineering final year students depending on the course.