Department of Library and Information Science Vidya Vihar Mumbai Answered Questions

The Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Somaiya Vidyavihar University, offers a six-month Certificate Course in Library and Information Science (CCLIS). The course is meant to teach students with the concepts of basic Librarianship, organisation of Library Resources, Reference service in Digital Libraries, etc. Some career paths available for candidates who hold a CCLIS from DLIS are listed below:Information SpecialistArchivistDigital Asset ManagerKnowledge ManagerLibrary AdministratorInformation ConsultantResearch AssistantMuseum CuratorAcademic Librarian

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 & Information Science course admissions are based on merit.  However, the institute may conduct an entrance exam or an interview. The college offers M.L.I.Sc, Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Data Management, Certificate and PhD courses. Students can check course-wise selection criteria below:Course NameSelection CriteriaM.L.I.ScMerit-basedPGDMerit-basedCertificate Merit-basedCertificate in Teacher LibrarianshipMerit-based

PG Diploma admissions at Department of Library and Information Science, SVU, are merit-based. Candidates willing to get enrolled in the PG Diploma programme must register their candidature by applying through the common admission portal on the official website of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The received applications are evaluated and seats are allocated to eligible applicants based on their merit, branch preference and availability of seats. The candidates are informed about the provisional admission/ waitlist number through their registered email ID. Selected candidates must appear for document verification and submit the full course fee for seat confirmation.

Candidates seeking course admission at Department of Library & Information Science cannot enrol for direct admission. The selection criteria are merit-based. However, the institute may conduct an entrance exam or an interview. To get admitted to the Department of Library and Information Science, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute. To enrol for course admission, students must apply through the official website. Aspirants can apply for course admission on the official website.

The Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) offers two Certificate courses: (i) Certificate Course in Library and Information Science (CCLIS) and (ii) Certificate in Teacher Librarianship (CTL). The application process for CTL for the current academic year will start on June 1, 2025 and continue till June 30, 2025 (tentative). The application window for admission to the CCLIS course is expected to open in November and remain open till December.

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.

The Department of Library and Information Science Certificate application process can be completed online. Candidates willing to pursue one of the Certificate courses offered by DLIS must check if they are eligible as per the eligibility criteria set by the department. Eligible candidates can follow the steps given below to complete the application process:Visit the official admission portal of Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU).Click on 'Register' and fill out the registration form.Log in to fill out the pre-admission form with all the required details.Submit a non-refundable application fee of INR 250 through the online payment gateway.

Yes, MLISc admissions 2025 are open at Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS). The department is currently accepting online applications for admission to the MLISc course for the current academic year. Interested candidates can register their candidature for admission by visiting the official admission portal of Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU). Before doing so, they must ensure that they fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements prescribed by DLIS.

Department of Library and Information Science, SVU, offers merit-based admissions to its MLISc programme. Candidates seeking admission must apply through the common admission portal on the official website of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The received applications are evaluated and seats are allocated to eligible applicants based on their merit, branch preference and availability of seats. The candidates are informed about the provisional admission/ waitlist number through their registered email ID. Selected candidates must appear for document verification and submit INR 25,000 for seat confirmation. The fee must be paid within eight days of the receipt of the offer letter. NOTE: The mentioned fee has been sourced from the official website. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.