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IGNOU BLIS Admission 2024 (January): Application Form, Fees, Dates, Eligibility, Assignment

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

Course Fees

Course Duration

1 Year

Tuition Fees

8.10 K

1 Year Fees

8.10 K

Total Fees

8.10 K

Detailed Fees

general

year	Tuition Fees	Total Fees
year 1	₹ 8100	₹ 8.10 K

Course Information

Course Details

IGNOU BLIS admission 2024 for the January session has been started from December 15, 2023. The last date to apply is February 15, 2024. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website of IGNOU @ignou.ac.in. Admissions will be granted based on marks secured in the qualifying examination. Check IGNOU Admission 2024

IGNOU offers a Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] program at the UG level for a duration of 3 years. The maximum duration to complete the course can be extended up to 6 years. Admission to the program is offered on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination. Candidates seeking admission to the program must have completed 10+2 with at least 50% marks from a recognized board. Check IGNOU Admission Status

IGNOU BLIS Admission Dates 2024

Event	Dates
IGNOU admission 2024 January Session Last Date	February 15, 2024

Table of Content

IGNOU BLIS Eligibility Criteria
IGNOU BLIS Admission Guidelines
IGNOU BLIS Course Details
IGNOU BLIS Study Material
IGNOU BLIS Assignment
IGNOU BLIS Syllabus
IGNOU BLIS FAQ

IGNOU BLIS Eligibility Criteria

For admission to the BLIS program, candidates must have passed:

Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PH candidates)

Graduation with Diploma (at least 1 year) in Library Science

Graduation with 2 years of working experience in a Library/Information centre.

IGNOU BLIS Admission Process

Admission to BLIS is merit-based. The candidates must have scored marks in graduation to apply for the course.

Visit the official website of IGNOU.
Visit the Academic Counselor Portal.
Click on Register Yourself.
A new page will be displayed.
Fill in all the compulsory details in the form like Your Name, Fathers/Mothers/Spouse Name, PAN number, Email, Mobile Number, Password etc and Click on the Submit button.
Go to the Home Page.
Click on Login.
Enter your PAN number which is also your username and password along with security code and click on Login.
A Dashboard containing all your personal information will be displayed.
Click on New Application and then click Agree and Continue.
Enter the program and course details, personal details, education qualification details, employment & experience details.
Enter research & publication details.
Upload photographs, documents and a signature.
Now if you wish to change anything then click on Edit, otherwise click on Next. After upload click on Save.
For the Final submission of the form, click on Final Submit and wait for further communication from the institute.

Documents Required:

Photograph
Signature
Age Proof
Scanned Educational Qualification Degree
Experience Certificate (if any)
Category Certificate, if SC/ST/OBC

IGNOU BLIS Course Details

The programme is offered in both the January and July cycle of admission. The programme comprises 9 courses out of which 5 courses are practical based. The remaining 4 courses are theory-based. BLIS is currently being offered in English medium only.

Details of the one year BLIS course at IGNOU are given in the table below:

Course	Credits
Library, Information and Society	4
Information Sources and Services	4
Organising and Managing Information	4
ICT Fundamentals	4
Communication Skills	4
Management of Library and Information Centre	4
Document Processing: Practice	4
Information Products and Services	4
ICT in Libraries	4
Total Credits	36

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IGNOU BLIS Study Materials

IGNOU provides study material to students free of cost. Here are the links for BLIS study materials that are tabulated below. Students can easily download or view the study material from here without any registration. It will help students to understand & get a clear idea about the course curriculum.

Course Name	Click to Download
BLIS	Download

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IGNOU BLIS Assignments 2024

Assignments constitute continuous evaluation. The marks that you secure in the assignments will be counted in your final result. As mentioned earlier, an assignment of a course carries 30% weightage. You are therefore advised to take your assignment seriously.

Non Submission of Assignment

The TMA for each semester can be downloaded from the Student Zone of the University website. You have to complete the assignment within the due dates specified in the assignment booklet. You will not be allowed to appear for the term-end examination for any course if you do not submit the assignment in time for that course. If you appear in the term-end examination, without submitting the assignments, the result of the term-end examination is liable to be canceled.

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IGNOU BLIS Syllabus

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Library, Information And Society	Information Sources And Services
Library and Information in Societal Perspective	Documentary Sources
Library, Information and Related Legislation	Non-Documentary Sources
Resource Sharing and Library Networks	Information Services
Library and Information Profession and Related Agencies	Information Use and User Studies
Organising And Managing Information	ICT Fundamentals
Classification	Basics of ICT
Cataloguing	Middleware Technologies
Indexing	Network Fundamentals
Recent Developments	Internet Tools and Services
Communication Skills	Management Of Library And Information Centre
Communication Fundamentals	Principles and Practices of Management
Preparing for the Job Interview	Library Functions and Operations
Workplace Skills	Financial Management
Writing Skills	Human Resource Management
Advanced Writing Skills
Document Processing: Practice	Information Products And Services
Classification– Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)	Conventional Products and Services
Cataloguing – AACR 2R and MARC 21	Special Products and Services
Indexing – Sears List of Subject Headings	Document Delivery Service
Web Products and Services
ICT in Libraries
Library Automation

IGNOU BLIS FAQs

Ques. What are the job aspects after completing the IGNOU BLIS program?

Ans. Qualified graduates in Library Science have many job opportunities in libraries and information centres. The candidates can be hired as Library Attendant, Library Assistant, Junior Librarian/Professional Assistant, Application Specialist, Consultant/Reference Librarian, Record Manager, Senior Library Information Assistant and such.

Ques. What is the mode of education for the IGNOU BLIS program?

Ans. In IGNOU, education is not imparted through regular classroom lectures but follows a distance education mode. This mode of learning is different from the conventional system as there will be no regular lectures relating to any course. However, there will be counselling for different courses included in the curriculum and the counsellor will be available to you at the Study Centre which organises counselling sessions on different topics.

Ques. What are the IGNOU BLIS fees and mode of payment?

Ans. The BLIS course fee is INR 5000 per semester and it may change as per the university guidelines. The student is recommended to ensure that he pays the specified semester fee online at the time of admission to the college.

Ques. What is the IGNOU BLIS revaluation process?

Ans. Candidates who are not satisfied with the marks in the Term-end Examination may apply for re-evaluation within one month from the date of declaration of results on payment of INR 500 per course by means of demand draft drawn in favour of IGNOU and payable at New Delhi in the prescribed application form.

Ques. Is there any age limit to apply for the IGNOU BLIS program?

Ans. Yes, the candidates have to be a minimum of 18 years of age, as of 1st July 2020.

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What is the best distance learning MBA Program: Symbiosis Pune, IMT Ghaziabad, NMIMS, or IGNOU?

● Top Answer By Anamika Ghose on 20 May 22

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IGNOU is best for distance learning MBA. IGNOU MBA course structure is pretty good. You will get to learn the basics first then the main concepts. The study materials are good and make the learning process smooth. IGNOU also has a better reputation. Symbiosis Pune is also a good option for MBA. You can choose one of these two options based on fee structure and eligibility.

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Which is the better option for a distance MBA, IGNOU or IMT Ghaziabad?

● Top Answer By Hindol Bagchi on 13 Jul 22

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IMT Ghaziabad distance MBA will be the better option. It is a leading B-School and offers industry-relevant management education. The course curriculum is updated regularly. Students are given options to attend campus classes on weekends. IMTG being a reputed name in the management sector, it will be easier to get internship and placement opportunities as well.

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Can an open university degree holder like KKHSOU and IGNOU apply for the UPSC and APSC civil service exams?

● Top Answer By Sejuti Banerjee on 13 Jul 22

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Yes, students with open degrees from KKHSOU and IGNOU are eligible to apply for UPSC and APSC Civil Service Examinations. The eligibility criteria mentioned by UPSC and APSC Civil Service examinations is that aspirants should have completed their degree from a UGC-recognized university. KKHSOU and IGNOU are UGC recognized. So, you are eligible to apply.

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Which university is better for a correspondence graduation IGNOU or SOL DU?

● Top Answer By Poojita Gupta on 22 Aug 22

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IGNOU is better for correspondence graduation. It has more courses available for correspondence graduation, compared to SOL DU. IGNOU has regional centers and examination centers all across the country. For SOL DU, you will have to visit Delhi, for examinations. In terms of coordination, availability of courses, and quality of education, IGNOU is the obvious choice for correspondence graduation.

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What is better, IGNOU or PTU?

● Top Answer By Kinjal Arora on 13 Jul 22

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IGNOU is better than PTU. IGNOU courses are better recognized in the industry. It is a trusted distance education institution in India. IGNOU has all the required accreditation. If you are planning on pursuing distance education, choosing IGNOU will be wiser. PTU degrees are valid. The university offers decent academics. But in industry, IGNOU degrees are more reputed.

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DU SOL or IGNOU Which is better for BA General correspondence program?

● Top Answer By Aditri Choudhury on 06 Apr 22

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IGNOU is better than DU SOL, for a BA General correspondence program. An IGNOU degree is better recognized in the country. You can get the online course materials easily from the official website. IGNOU has good lab facilities as well. It conducts classes and examinations on time. You can get help from the faculties online regarding any course-related doubts.

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Which one is better correspondence course MA psychology from from IGNOU or MSc Psychology from University of Madras?

● Top Answer By Ritabhari Dasgupta on 13 Jul 22

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IGNOU is better recognized for distance courses. So, pursuing a correspondence course in MA Psychology will be better. However, if possible try to do a regular course in counseling, clinical or industrial psychology. Psychology is practical oriented subject, and you will need to do dissertations, practicals, and internships as a part of coursework. Being a practical-based course, the career outcomes of correspondence degrees in Psychology are somewhat limited.

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What would be a better option between Madras University and IGNOU for distance education for a master’s of public administration?

● Top Answer By Rangoli Sinha on 13 Jul 22

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IGNOU will be better for pursuing a distance master’s in Public Administration. It is one of the best universities for distance education in the country. The course content is excellent and the notes are well-structured. IGNOU course materials can help in civil service examination preparations as well. Both Madras University and IGNOU are good options for pursuing a master’s in Public Administration. But if you have to choose one, select IGNOU.

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Which university is more valid, Calicut or IGNOU?

● Top Answer By Aritri Banerjee on 12 Apr 22

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Both Calicut and IGNOU offer valid distance education degrees. You can choose any of these institutes for a distance learning course. As degrees offered by IGNOU and Calicut University are UGC-DEB approved. However, IGNOU degrees are more recognized in the country. For Govt. sector jobs degrees from both these universities are valid and eligible.

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Which one is better for distance education IGNOU or Kuvempu University?

● Top Answer By Dishant Trivedi on 13 Jul 22

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IGNOU is a renowned name in distance education. The courses offered by the university are accredited by DEB, UGC, and AIU. You won’t need to worry about the recognition of your degree. IGNOU courses are recognized all over the country. IGNOU reading materials are better compared to any other distance education organizations in the country. These are a few of the reasons why you should choose IGNOU over Kuvemou University.

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