Department of Library and Information Science Vidya Vihar Mumbai Answered Questions

The Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Somaiya Vidyavihar University, offers a Certificate in Teacher Librarianship (CTL). It is a six-month programme. The mode of instruction is online and practical. Teaching sessions include seminars, discussions, workshops, etc. The programme is extended through digital platforms, such as Google Classroom. The programme also includes internship with public, private and academic Libraries at schools, NGOs, etc. The curriculum includes the following courses:Reading Technique & Book ClubWriting Publication & CommunicationTypes of Library & Digital CollectionMarketing of Library Services & its promotion

DLIS, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Certificate fees vary across the specialisations offered by the department. It ranges from INR 5,000 to INR 50,000. The DLIS Certificate fee stucture comprises multiple components. The fee structure for the two available specialisations (for Indian candidates) is presented in the table below:Fee ComponentsCTLCCLISTuition FeesINR 37,000INR 4,000Laboratory FeesINR 3,000INR 250Exam FeesINR 3,000INR 500Other FeesINR 3,000INR 250Development FeesINR 4,000-TotalINR 50,000INR 5,000NOTE: The mentioned fee has been sourced from the official website. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Somaiya Vidyavihar University provides financial aid to candidates enrolled in the MLISc course at Department of Library and Information Science. The financial aid is provided in the form of tuition fee concessions. Candidates are required to fulfil the specified eligibility criteria to avail of the financial aid. Listed below are the criteria for various the available financial aid:EWS/BPL: Applicants with family income up to INR 8 LPA are eligible for financial aid worth up to 100% on the tuition feesPWD: Applicants with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) are eligible for a concession of 50% on the tuition feesDefence Personnel: Wards of defence personnel disabled or deceased in the line of duty may receive a 50% concession on the tuition fees

Candidates willing to take admission at Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) for Certificate courses must present the documents as specified by the department at the time of admission. The admission is finalised only after the specified documents are physically verified by the department. Failing to submit the required documents within the stipulated time leads to the cancellation of provisonal admission. 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 (for CTL)Any valid address and date of birth proof; Aadhar CardMarriage Certificate or Affidavit for married female candidate (for change in name)Passport size photograph

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.

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 sheetThird Year Passing & Convocation CertificateAny valid address and date of birth proof; Aadhar CardMarriage Certificate or Affidavit for married female candidate (for change in name)Passport size photographMigration certificate for students from universities other than Somaiya Vidyavihar UniversityCandidate whose results are awaited must submit an undertaking

Candidates willing to take admission at Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) for PG Diploma are required to submit all the documents as specified by the department. The admission is finalised only after the submitted documents are physically verified by the department. Failing to submit the required documents within the due time will lead to the admission being 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 sheetThird Year Passing & Convocation CertificateAny valid address and date of birth proof; Aadhar CardMarriage Certificate or Affidavit for married female candidate (for change in name)Passport size photographMigration certificate for students from universities other than Somaiya Vidyavihar UniversityCandidate whose results are awaited must submit an undertaking

Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Somaiya Vidyavihar University, has specified the criteria for admission to its Certificate courses. The criteria include the eligibility requirements and the selection criteria. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria specified by the department for their chosen specialisation are considered for selection. The selection for admission is based on the applicants' merit in the qualifying exam and the availability of seats. Selected candidates are also required to undergo a document verification process before final admission. Hence, getting direct admission to the Certificate programmes of DLIS, SVU, may not be possible.

The total MLISc fee at DLIS SVU is INR 1 lakh. It is payable over the course duration of two years. This includes the tuition fees, exam fees and development fees. For NRI candidates, the total fee is INR 1.47 lakh. Students are also eligible to avail themselves of the scholarships provided by SVU Mumbai. The mentioned fee information is sourced from the official website of the university/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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:Fees, placements, ROILocation, infrastructure and facilities Specialisations, course structure and curriculumMedium of language in which the course is being offeredPractical ExposureScholarships and fee assistanceSelection Criteria/Entrance ExamsRankings and accreditationsStudent reviews on all the aforementioned factors