Certificate in Library and Information Science 

at Department of Library and Information Science, Vidya Vihar

Department of Library and Information Science MLISc admission is finalised only after the candidates have submitted all the required documents and the documents have been verified by the department. The admission of the candidates failing to submit the required documents within the due time is cancelled. Listed below are the documents required during the admission process:

• Class 10 Mark sheet & Passing Certificate (Board Certificate)
• Class 12 Mark sheet & Passing Certificate (Board Certificate)
• First Year, Second Year & Third Year Mark sheet
• Third Year Passing & Convocation Certificate
• Any valid address and date of birth proof; Aadhar Card
• Marriage Certificate or Affidavit for married female candidate (for change in name)
• Passport size photograph
• Migration certificate for students from universities other than Somaiya Vidyavihar University
• Candidate whose results are awaited must submit an undertaking

The Department of Library and Information Science, also known as DLIS, is a private college and is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is one of the renowned names among private colleges and has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade in 2025. It was established in 2022 and is recognised by the UGC. 

Department of Library and Information Science, SVU Mumbai, offers two Certificate courses in the online mode. The application process for these courses is also conducted online. It includes submitting a duly filled the pre-admission form through the common admission portal on the official SVU website. Moreover, they must submit an application fee of INR 250. It can be paid through the online payment gateway available on the website. The application fee is non-refundable. It must be noted that the mentioned application fee is sourced from the official website. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Somaiya Vidyavihar University, provides PG Diploma admission to applicants who fulfil the preset eligibility criteria. Further, the department considers the applicants' merit, branch preference and availability of seats before the final admission. Selected candidates are also required to undergo a document verification process before final admission. Hence, getting direct admission to the PG Diploma programme of DLIS, SVU, may not be possible.

The admission schedule for Certificate courses at Department of Library and Information Science varies yearly. The exact schedule is released on the department's official website. Based on the latest admission schedule, the application window for admission to the Certificate in Teacher Librarianship course is expected to open in June. The application process for Certificate Courses in Library and Information Science (CCLIS) will be conducted in December, tentatively.

Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) is a constituent unit of Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU). The university, through DLIS, offers a full-time MLISc programme. The application window for admissions to the programme are currently open for the academic year 2025-26. However, the last date to apply has not been specified yet. Candidates must apply soon to avoid missing the deadline. They can directly contact the department's admission team to learn about the exact application deadline.

Yes, Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Somaiya Vidyavihar University, offers two Certificate courses in the online mode. These courses vary in fees, eligibility and curriculum. However, the admission process for the courses is the same. The duration of both these courses is six months. Listed below are the Certificate courses offered at Department of Library and Information Science:

• Certificate in Teacher Librarianship (CTL)
• Certificate Course in Library and Information Science (CCLIS)

Department of Library and Information Science offers PG and Certificate courses in the fields of Library and Information Science. Candidates willing to take admission to one of these courses may want to compare it to other institutes offering similar courses. Such a comparsion may be based on some or all of the following factors:

Department of Library and Information Science offers diverse programmes to students at the PG and Certificate levels. The college is mainly concerned with the Digital Library and Data Management streams. DLIS offers various courses, including Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc), Certificate Course in Library and Information Science (CCLIS), Certificate in Teacher Librarianship (CTL), etc. The fees of MLISc at Department of Library and Information Science is INR 1 lakh.