Official chapter-wise syllabus for the Course on Computer Concepts (CCC) conducted by NIELIT (National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology). Based on the updated Revision 4 pattern with LibreOffice (Writer, Calc, Impress), Digital Financial Services, Cyber Security, and Future Skills.
Official curriculum structure and examination parameters established by NIELIT.
| Course Name | Course on Computer Concepts (CCC) |
| Conducted By | National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) |
| Syllabus Version | Revision 4 (Latest 2026 Examination Blueprint) |
| Total Modules | 10 Chapters / Modules (Covering Theory & Practical) |
| Office Suite Prescribed | LibreOffice (Writer, Calc, Impress) — No proprietary MS Office questions |
| Exam Mode & Format | Computer Based Online Test (CBT) • 100 Objective Questions (MCQs & True/False) |
| Duration & Passing Marks | 90 Minutes • Minimum 50% (50/100 Marks) for Grade D • Zero Negative Marking |
Total 10 Chapters • 30 Hrs Theory • 60 Hrs Practical
कम्प्यूटर का परिचय
Understand fundamentals, hardware, software, memory hierarchy, and basic applications of computers.
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ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम का परिचय
Learn OS concepts, GUI navigation in Windows and Ubuntu Linux, file management, and system settings.
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वर्ड प्रोसेसिंग (लिब्रेऑफिस राइटर)
Master document creation, text styling, paragraph formatting, tables, and mail merge in LibreOffice Writer.
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स्प्रेडशीट (लिब्रेऑफिस कैल्क)
Learn data entry, mathematical formulas, essential statistical functions, sorting, filtering, and charts in LibreOffice Calc.
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प्रस्तुतीकरण (लिब्रेऑफिस इम्प्रेस)
Design engaging presentations with slide layouts, themes, animation effects, slide transitions, and slideshow controls.
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इंटरनेट और WWW का परिचय
Understand computer networks, IP addressing, web browsers, search engines, URLs, and internet protocols.
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ई-मेल, सोशल नेटवर्किंग और ई-गवर्नेंस सेवाएं
Explore email communication, social media etiquette, instant messaging, and key Indian e-Governance portals.
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डिजिटल वित्तीय उपकरण और अनुप्रयोग
Master cashless digital payment systems, UPI, QR codes, net banking, cards, and government financial security schemes.
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साइबर सुरक्षा का अवलोकन
Learn to identify cyber threats, malware types, strong password hygiene, two-factor authentication, and safe browsing habits.
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भविष्य के कौशल (Future Skills) का परिचय
Get introduced to emerging exponential technologies shaping the global digital economy.
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Candidates who score 50% or above are awarded the official NIELIT CCC Certificate with the following grade classification:
| Grade | Percentage Range | Remarks & Status |
|---|---|---|
SGrade S | 85% and above | Outstanding / Super |
AGrade A | 75% to 84% | Excellent |
BGrade B | 65% to 74% | Good |
CGrade C | 55% to 64% | Satisfactory |
DGrade D | 50% to 54% | Pass (Minimum Required) |
FGrade F | Below 50% | Fail (Re-appear in exam) |
Yes. Under the revised syllabus (Revision 4), NIELIT exams exclusively feature LibreOffice (Writer, Calc, and Impress) alongside Ubuntu/Linux concepts rather than proprietary Microsoft Office tools.
No, there is no negative marking in the NIELIT CCC online exam. You get 1 mark for every correct answer, and 0 for incorrect or unattempted questions.
The exam consists of 100 objective Multiple Choice (MCQ) & True/False questions to be solved in 90 minutes. The total course workload is 90 hours (30 hours theory + 60 hours practical).
Candidates must secure at least 50 marks out of 100 (50%) to achieve Grade D and earn the official NIELIT CCC Certificate.
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