Best Library & Information Science Colleges in Chennai - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

There's a requirement for different documents during the admission process of (the LIS) library and information Science program: Some required documents generally include Mark sheets and certificates of qualifying exams (10+2 for Bachelor's, degree certificates for Master's) Transfer certificates and migration certificate (for students from other institutions) Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable) Passport-size photographs Caste or category certificates (if applicable). 

The full form of LIS courses is Library and Information Science Courses. It is a 1-3 year degree, that can be pursued as a certificate, UG, PG, or PhD.  LIS ( Library and Information Science) professionals maintain documents recording the history, culture, events, literature, and knowledge acquired by the human race. 

The Library and Information Science courses will certify you to pursue a career in jobs as a Cataloguer, Librarian, Teacher, Digital Resource Manager, Archivist, Records Manager, etc. 

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Library & Information Science

We learn different subjects in this course in which we learn everything in detail but also there are elective subjects that can vary, but some common options include:

• Archives and Manuscript Management
• Knowledge Management
• Information Literacy
• Library Networking and Resource Sharing
• Academic Librarianship
• Special Libraries and Information Centers

For MBA admisison, the university considers TANCET scores. Candidates can access the TANCET admit card login portal for admit card download until the exam date. Typically, the exam date lies within 10 days of the admit card issuance date.

Madras University Distance Education faculty are qualified professionals. Madras University Distance Education faculty motivates students to work on their skills and knolwedge. Madras University Distance Education has experienced and professional faculty members. Madras University Distance Education faculty have worked in top IIMs and IITs. Madras University Distance Education faculty are themsleves scholars. 

TNOU has affordable fee structure. The fee ranges between  INR 2,000- INR 1 lakh. The fee structure includes tuition fee, caution fee, application fee, etc. Students can check with the admission office if the university allows payment through both online and offline modes.

Bishop Heber College is a good institution for PG Diploma, B.Sc, M.A, M.Com, M.Lib.I.Sc, MSW, M.Sc, B.Com, B.A, B.Voc, BBA, BCA, BSW, MBA/PGDM, MCA courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Bishop Heber College are Actuarial Science, Counseling, Bioinformatics, English, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Environmental Sciences, Food & Nutrition, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Business Analytics, Visual Communication, Biology, International Accounting.

The median salary granted to students upon a successful placement from the Bon Secours College For Women is INR 0.91 LPA, indicating the institution's commitment to fostering prosperous career beginnings, with graduates receiving a commendable financial remuneration.

Annamalai University offers UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate level courses in full-time mode. The University offers these courses in the field of Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences and Business & Management Studies, etc. on the basis of merit and entrance exams. Being a government aided university, Annamalai University offers courses at an affordable prices to be accessible for the masses. 

Total tuition fee for some of the popular courses is given in the following table:

Course	Total tuition fees
MBA/PGDM	INR 15,600 - 2.5 Lakh
M.Sc.	INR 16,400- INR 1.41 Lakh
M.A.	INR 15,600 - INR 16,800
M.E./M.Tech	INR 1.24 Lakh - INR 1.41 Lakh
B.E. / B.Tech	INR 1.5 Lakh - INR 7 Lakh
B.Sc.	INR 54,000 - INR 2.7 Lakh

Bharathiar University Coimbatore offers admission to MBA course based on TANCET MBA through various affiliated colleges. Tabulated below is Bharathiar University Coimbatore cutoff for MBA course offered through top 5 colleges for General All India category:

College	TANCET cutoff 2023
Kongu Arts And Science College	7060
RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research	6999
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science	6856
San International College	6543
Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science	6410

 

As per the Shiksha verified reviewer, " Very good hostel facility, mess as well. The library is spacious and very well designed for students." 

Another reviewer stated, " Placements in my college are good. Core companies and many high-level companies come for the campus placements. As of now, the biotechnology department has received 2,030 plus placement offers."

Looking at the reviews one can say that the university is quite good. 

For some courses, students may not require entrance exams for admissions but for others, entrance exams are essential. The mode of Karaikudi Alagappa University course admissions is online. Alagappa University Alagappa Puram course admissions is based on entrance exam scores and merit. The accepted entrance exams are CAT, TANCET, MAT,  XAT, CMAT,  ATMA, and others.

Bharathidasan University has experienced faculty members who are degree, diploma, and certificate holders. Candidates can check some of the Bharathidasan University faculty details in the following table:

Faculty Name	Faculty Qualification
Dr. A. Edward William Benjamin (Professor and Chair, School of Education)	MA /MSc (Physics) /M.Ed /MPhil ( Edn.) /PhD (Education)
Dr. A. Tholappan (Professor and Head)	PhD in Education MPhil in Educational Technology M.Ed in Education M.A in Economics SLET in Education UGC-NET in Economics SLET in Economics
Dr. K. Rajendran (Associate Professor)	-

The university prepares a course-specific MIT ADT merit list based on the specified selection criteria for that course. For example, the MIT ADT University B.Tech merit list is prepared based on the candidate's performance in JEE Main, MHT CET, PERA CET or Uni-GAUGE. Similarly, the MIT ADT College Merit List for M.Tech is based on the GATE or PERA CET scores obtained by the candidate. On the other hand, merit list for courses like BBA, B.Com, BCA, B.Sc etc., is generated based on candidate's performance in the most recent qualifying exam. Final admission applicants are subject to a final admission selection based on their performance rating from the MIT College of Art and Design.

Here are some of the factors that influence the MIT ADT College Merit List:

• The total number of applicants for a particular program.
• The candidate's performance in the entrance test/final aptitude test.
• Total number of places available in a particular program. 

Students abiding at Periyar University hostels are certainly at an advantage when it comes to hostel facilities. The foundations for the Adhiyaman Men's Hostel and Periyar Maniyammai Women's Hostel were laid in 2007. The hostels are secured by the wardens as well as deputy wardens and mess facility is available to the students. For girl students, a second hostel, the New Women's Hostel, has been completed in 2019.