What is Bachelor of Library and Information Science?

B.Lib.I.Sc course is taught across various reputed colleges like Jadavpur University, Panjab University, Chandigarh University, Aligarh Muslim University, etc.

The B.Lib.I.Sc syllabus consists of different subjects such as Library and Society, Library cataloging (Theory  and practical), library classification, information sources and services, etc. 

The average tuition fee of the Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] course is INR 2,000 to INR 50,000. The Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] graduates are hired in various sectors across the country. Some of the students also pursue higher studies.

Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] Admission Process

Every college/university has an admission process of its own. However, in most cases, the process is quite similar. The students will have to fill up the application form and wait for the college to declare the cut-off. In case they clear the cut-off, they will be allowed to take admission to a college of their choice. In some cases, there might be an entrance test as well.

Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] Eligibility

Every college or university has a different set of eligibility criteria that need to be fulfilled by the interested candidates. Here, we have mentioned the important eligibility criteria for the Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] course:

• The candidate must complete his graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
• The candidates must have a minimum of 50-55% marks in his/her graduation/
• The candidates will also have to clear the admission criteria for the particular college in which they are willing to take admission
• Some of the colleges/Universities conduct their own entrance exam which must be cleared by the aspirants.

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Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc]: Direct Admission

The following are the steps the candidates have to follow in the case of direct admission, i.e admission based entirely on the merit list based on the graduation marks.

Step 1: Fill the application form

You are required to fill your application form and submit it before the deadline. These days, the application forms can be filled in both online and offline mode.

Step 2: Declaration of the cut-off by the college

After the deadline, the colleges will release their respective cut-offs. The students who clear the cut-off can get admitted to the college of their choice.

Step 3: Completion of the admission process

The candidates can take admission in their preferred colleges after the payment of the admission fee to the selected college.

Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc]: Entrance Test

There are few universities and colleges who take their entrance exams. The following are the general steps that the candidates can follow for the admission process 

Step 1:Admission criteria

The first step would be to read the different eligibility criteria that the respective colleges have and the required documents that must be submitted to the respective colleges/universities. 

Step 2: Fill the application form

The next step of the admission process is nearly the same for all colleges. You will have to fill up your application form and submit the form before the deadline. You must also take a print out of the application form for future reference.

Step 3: Appear for the entrance test

Next, you will have to sit for the examination and acquire a really good score. If you clear the entrance test, you can proceed with the final stage of the application process.

Step 4: Admission to the college

The students who clear the entrance test with a very good score will be allowed to take admission to the respective college.

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