B.Lib. — Bachelor of Library & Information Science

A one-year professional degree in cataloguing, classification, digital libraries and automation.

Duration

1 year

Level

Undergraduate

School

Library Science

Tuition

₹29,500 / year

About the programme

B.Lib. is a one-year professional qualification for graduates who want to work in libraries and information centres. It covers the foundations of library and information science, classification and cataloguing practice, reference service and information retrieval.

The modern half of the course matters just as much: library automation software, digital repositories, database searching and information technology applications.

Graduates are employed as librarians and information officers in schools, colleges, universities, government departments, research institutions and corporate information centres.

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

Applicants should also read the general admission process and prepare the document checklist before applying.

Syllabus outline

Indicative subject areas across the programme. The examinable syllabus is set by the affiliating university and is issued at registration.

  • Foundations of Library & Information Science
  • Library Classification (theory & practice)
  • Library Cataloguing (theory & practice)
  • Reference & Information Services
  • Information Retrieval
  • Library Automation
  • Digital Libraries
  • Information Technology Applications
  • Library Management
  • Practical Work & Internship

Career outcomes

  • School, college and university librarian
  • Information officer in government and research bodies
  • Digital repository and archive management
  • Corporate information centres
  • M.Lib. and further specialisation

Fees

Indicative cost — B.Lib.
Tuition per year₹29,500
Application fee (one time)₹1,500
Admission fee (one time)₹10,000
Uniform charges (one time)₹8,500
First-year total₹49,500
Tuition across 1 year₹29,500

Examination and practical fees are charged as per university norms. Clinical training transport, where applicable, is billed as per management norms. Scholarships of up to 100% may apply — see scholarships.

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