Learner Instruction

1. Admission: Applicant should

1. Ensure that the learner is seeking admission only at an Authorized Learning Centre (ALC) for OS-CIT, which is duly authorized by OKCL and listed on the official website. Click here – Locate Centers
2. Ensure that the pre-printed Application Form available at the ALC is carefully and completely filled in by the learner, signed, and submitted along with the prescribed fees before the due date. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
3. Attach a true copy of ID and address proof that includes the applicant’s name, photograph, and signature. Submit a signed photocopy along with the application form.
4. Provide a valid Aadhaar number while filling the application form. The learner must fill out both sides of the form and sign on both sides. If the applicant is a minor, the parent or guardian must also sign on both sides along with the applicant.
5. Acceptable ID proofs include: School or College ID card, PAN card, Voter ID card, Driving License, Passport, or Government-issued ID card.
6. Study material shall be issued to confirmed learners (those who have paid the fee and it is received by OKCL) for the OS-CIT Course. Study material is available in three languages: English, Marathi, and Hindi.
7. The course duration is 2 months by default; however, it may vary depending on the situation. The OS-CIT Course includes both classroom and practical sessions conducted on a regular basis.
8. Fingerprint data will be captured using a biometric device at the time of admission for future verification.
9. Admission Modes: Learners must contact the ALC to select the appropriate admission mode. Normally, once selected, the mode cannot be changed. In exceptional cases, learners must follow the revised mode communicated by OKCL.
10. Admission Process: Learner can take the admission for OS-CIT Course by visiting ALC
11. Exam Body will verify the details of the learners. In case of rejection by Exam Body learner will have to submit the correct information to their respective ALC and ALC will correct the same from their login and ensure that the data has been corrected before appearing the Final exam.

2.Course Details:

1. Medium of Instruction: English, Odia& Hindi
2. Mode of Learning: eLearning through MKCL ERA (eLearning Revolution for All)
3. Learning Options: Option 1 – IT Awareness | Option 2 – Job Readiness | Option 3 – School Readiness

OS-CIT Available in Two Modes: IT Awareness and Job Readiness
Particulars	IT Awareness	Job Readiness	School Readiness
Course Applicable for	a. School students b. Teachers c. Government and Semi-Government employees d. Homemakers e. Senior Citizens f. Or anyone who wants to learn basic digital skills	a. Either searching for their first job or b. Preparing for competitive exams c. Searching for new opportunities/better job d. Want to increase their productivity in job e. Want to start Freelancing	a. Students from 5th to 9th Std. can enroll for this course b. OS-CIT for School Students is a special initiative by OKCL to offer flexibility to school students
Learning Path	In OS-CIT IT Awareness, there is Fixed Path content and then the assessment in the form of Challenges and Session End Test	In OS-CIT Job Readiness, there is Fixed Path content with Challenges followed by Self Path Learning with Challenges & Practical Questions.	In OS-CIT for School Students, there is Fixed Path content with Challenges followed by Self Path Learning with Challenges & Practical Questions.
Case Studies	In OS-CIT IT Awareness, the Office case studies are provided keeping in mind the learners from Schools/Junior Colleges.	In OS-CIT Job Readiness, the Office case studies focuses on Job Readiness.	In OS-CIT for School Students, the Office case studies are provided keeping in mind the learners from Schools/Junior Colleges.
Assessment Levels	In OS-CIT IT Awareness, the Questions(assessment) related to Office Skills are of low & medium difficulty levels.	In OS-CIT Job Readiness, the questions (assessment) related to Office Skills are of medium & higher difficulty levels.	In for School Students, the Questions (assessment) related to Office Skills are of low & medium difficulty levels.
Course Duration	3 Months	3 Months	3 Months



4. Certification: Certification by OSOU (Odisha State Open University).
5. Batch Calendar:Batches will be available as under

Admission Period	Final Examination Month (Tentative) Last week of	Admission Period	Final Examination Month (Tentative) Last week of
January	April	August	November
February	May	September	December
March	June	October	January
April	July	November	February
July	October	December	March



6. Date(s) of Application and Fee Payment by Learner:1st - 25th day of each calendar month

3. OS-CIT Fees

Fees structure for the year 2025

4. Applicant should

1. The demand system printed receipt and verified the amount printed on fee receipt and ensured that it is equal to the amount s/he has actually paid to the ALC.
2. Verify her / his name printed on this fee receipt and get it corrected, if required, within 24 hours of last date of payment. This name shall appear on her / his OS-CIT Certificate. The request for the change of name on the Certificate shall not be entertained later. As per the guidelines given by OSOU, there will not be any change in name, photo, gender, sign and other details.
3. Ensure that the fees are paid before the stipulated due dates.
4. We consider the learner as a registered learner, only after admission procedure is completed, and fees are fully paid by him / her.
5. In case of learners who have opted for Installment Mode, such learners should pay the 2nd installment in prescribed schedule. If the 2nd installment is not paid by such learners, then they will not be considered eligible for Final Examination and not able to read after 18th Session
6. If the complete payment is not done, then the Applicant will not be considered as registered learner.
7. Note that fees once paid are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.

5.Academics

1. Learner should refer to Academic Calendar and Day-wise Breakup of the syllabus made available at the ALC.
2. Please ensure that you have received the ERA login ID and Password for accessing the e-Content in ERA (eLearning Revolution for All) by using the headphone.
3. Please ensure that you have received the printed study material in English.
4. Daily attendance and completion of session through ERA is mandatory. If not done, the learner will lose the marks. OKCL will not be responsible for loss of marks.
5. The exam will be scheduled on the basis of marks received to OKCL by the ALC.
6. Learner will be able to learn through ERA Login and login will expire after the completion of course duration selected while taking the admission.
• As the course is of 3 Months Batch Duration, login will be valid for 3 months from the date of admission confirmation.
• In case learner does not complete the learning within specified batch duration then learner’s course validity will be extended till the next 2 months.
• If Learner fails to become eligible for exam even after the validity extension, s/he will have to register afresh again by paying full Course Fees.

6.Examination