Magadh University Gaya B.Lib.I.Sc : Fees 2025, Admission Dates, Course Duration, Eligibility

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Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc]- Full Time

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) is a degree awarded to students who excel in Library Science. Library Science is an act of managing, maintaining and preserving information using sources of information technology and education. The duration of the course is usually 1 year in regular mode. The eligibility for the course is graduation degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

The average tuition fee for this course in India may range anywhere around 10,000 to 35,000 INR.

One can get variety of job opportunities after getting through with B.Lib.I.Sc like that of a librarian, Documentation Officer, Library and Information Officer, Deputy Librarian and Information Analyst. Salary of a person specialized with this course ranges between 2 lacs to 12 lacs per annum depending upon the expertise and the institute.

What is B.Lib.I.Sc About?

Objective of the course is to meet the demand of the growing needs of experts in the fields of library management and administration, book and journal procurement. Hence, this course deals with an act of unlimited opportunities as there will always be a need of preserving and maintaining vital information all across the globe irrespective of sector or volume.

Who Should Opt for This Course?

The people who should go ahead with the course are those who have worked in libraries before and want to move up their position in the respective field and those who enjoy books and slower paced jobs. A candidate should have strong organizational skills. Also people with strong reference skills and good memory are fit for the course.

Duration

The duration of B.Lib.I.Sc in organizations like Career College, Bhopal, Royal PG College, Lucknow, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, Isabella Thoburn Degree College, Lucknow is 1 year which is further sub-divided into 2 semesters.

There is also an option for Distance education which is also of 1 year, in prominent universities like Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University, Bhopal, Nalanda Open University, Patna while IGNOU offer this course with an option of maximum duration of 4 years.

Academic Options after B.Lib.I.Sc

A person can go for post-graduation in this stream which is Masters in Library and Information Science. There are no. of colleges that provide MA in Arts, one can choose the desired college according to the course availability.

Where to Study?

There are various arts institute and colleges that provide bachelor’s degree. Some of the prominent colleges that offer B.Lib.I.Sc are:

Name of the Institute	Location
Jadavpur University	Kolkata
Isabella Thoburn Degree College	Lucknow
Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaja University	Kanpur
University of Lucknow	Lucknow
Rajiv Gandhi College	Bhopal
College of Commerce	Patna
Chankya Mahavidyalaya	Bhopal

Some of the open universities offering B.Lib.I.Sc are:

Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University, Bhopal
Nalanda Open University, Patna
IGNOU, New Delhi
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur

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Answered Questions

Magadh University - [MU]: 3 answered questions

Is studying in Patna University better than Magadh University?

Aditi Sinha

15 Jul 22

Patna University is comparably better than Magadh University. It maintains a fixed schedule. The classes and examinations are on time. Your course will be completed within the scheduled time. The results and degrees are delivered as per the timeline. The academics and teaching methodology used at Patna University are better than Magadh University.

It also has a locational benefit. Patna has many good coaching institutes for banking, SSC, etc.

I missed to fill the exam form of Magadh University for 1st year exam? What will happen now?

Sunayana Gupta

29 Aug 22

Contact your college and let them know you have failed to submit the examination form of Magadh University for the 1st-year examination. They can give you any potential solution. You can also contact the university directly.

If there are no ways, you will have to fill out the examination form for the new session.

Presently I am doing a BA, English Hons (2nd year) from Magadh University What are the career options I have?

Mridul Ahuja

28 Sept 21

The idea that journalism is a career option for only those who have completed their Bachelor’s with the same background is a myth. If you are skilled in writing and are fluent in English then you would certainly catch the eye of the news channels.

You can complete a diploma in journalism and a postgraduate in mass communication.
You can write in newspapers, magazines, etc.
With an English Honors degree, you can also become an author. You can also be a translator or a specialist in the language.
You can be a translator or interpreter in BPOs if your English is strong.
Public relations and advertising also have a huge scope for students who have completed English Honors as creativity is key in an area like this.
You can also try your hand in scriptwriting.
Another career option is that of a brand manager in social media. You can help in the promotion and development of the products and also the brand in turn.
If you are confident in your vocabulary and diction then you can try your luck in research analysis. It entails the analysis and editing of research papers.

You can also try being a teacher by completing the B.Ed degree which is mandatory for the job of a teacher. A subtitle specialist can also be a suitable career option. You will be asked to prepare subtitles for movies, shows, etc.