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

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh  is classified as a Tier 2 institution and is ranked in the 101–150 band in national university ranking frameworks such as the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework).

Undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs in fields including the social sciences, commerce, arts, law, and sciences are available at the university.

Tabulated below is the list of courses along with their total tuition fee:

Courses	Total tuition Fees
B.E. / B.Tech (36 Courses)	INR 45,600 - INR 3 lakh
B.Sc. (168 Courses)	INR 1,000 - INR 1.2 lakh
MBA/PGDM (14 Courses)	INR 36 K - INR 8 lakh
M.Sc. (102 Courses)	INR 1,100 - INR 2.3 lakh
M.A. (80 Courses)	INR 1,100 - INR 75,000

 

Kalyani University has some of the famous alumni. Arijit Singh, one of the renowned singer of the company is one of the most famous alumni of Kalyani University.

VNSGU Veer Narmad South Gujarat University , also known as South Gujarat University, came into existence in 1965. It was established to fulfill the need of having a separate university in South Gujarat. VNGSU is a public-state university. The University has also been re-accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘B+’ in 2022 and is a UGC-recognized university. VNSCGU is popularly known for its UG, PG, and Diploma courses. The flagship course offered at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University BSc and MBA. 

Yes, Magadh University offers a BSc (H)  programme for students to pursue. This undergraduate programme is offered spread across various specialisations. Candidates seeking admission can check the below table to know the key highlights:

Particulars	Statistics
Duration	Three to four years
Eligibility	Passed Class 12 from recognised board
Selection Criteria	Merit based
Fees	INR 540 - INR 50,600

Note: The above information has been sourced from various sources. Hence, it is indicative and subject to change.

RU Jaipur offers courses at the UG, PG, and PhD levels in full-time mode on the basis of merit and entrance. The University offers these courses for durations varying from 1 year to 5 years. The fees for UNIRAJ courses varies between INR 1,465 - 4.84 Lakh. The payment can be made either online or offline as per the guidelines of the institution. Once the candidate clears the admission process at UNIRAJ, they must pay the total tuition fee.

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.

Yes, Gautam Buddha University provides fee waiver to meritorious students as per the below criteria:

Criteria	Fee Waiver
Candidates securing 80% and above in Class 12 and opt for BTech Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering	50% relaxation in fee
For students belonging to SC/ ST categories	50% relaxation in fee
Wards of GBU employees	50% exemption on tuition fee

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University is generally considered a Tier 2 institution. While it's a large and well-established university in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The institute is accredited with A Grade by NAAC and approved by the AICTE. PRSU is known for having a large number of affiliated colleges, which is more characteristic of a state university focused on providing access to higher education across a region.

Bennett University offers decent placements annually for courses like BTech, MBA, BBA, BCA, etc. As per the latest report, the highest and average salary offered to BTech batch 2025 was INR 137 LPA and INR 11.10 LPA. The highest and average package offered to MBA students was INR 33 LPA and INR 7.41 LPA. For BBA, the top and average salary stood at INR 23.5 LPA and 5.16 LPA.

The mode of AP College course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on entrance exams and merit. The accepted entrance exams are AP EAMCET,  JEE Main, and others. Students applying through JEE Main must first register for the JEE Main exam. Then appear for the JEE Main exam. Then with valid scores, apply on the official website of Guntur Nagarjuna University.

Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
M.Sc.	Candidate must have completed a three year Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a B.E./B.Tech. Degree with Mathematics as a subject or a B Stat degree from ISI.
Certificate	Candidates completed a Diploma in any branch of Engineering or Technology from a recognised Institution are also eligible to apply. Only organization-sponsored candidates are eligible to apply.
M.Lib.I.Sc.	Candidate must have completed a three-year Bachelor's degree in any discipline from any recognised university.

Below are the top recruiters of MLSU Udaipur:

Reveba Fertility Clinic Pvt. Ltd.	Piramal Group of Companies, Ahmedabad	Exponent Innovation Pvt. Ltd.
Kadel Labs Pvt. Ltd., Udaipur	Novel Veritas Pvt. Ltd.	Secure Meters Limited, Udaipur
Xovisoft Technologies	Cognizant Technology Solutions	Fusion Corporate Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd.	Mewar Innovations Services Pvt. Ltd.	Punjab National Bank

Admissions to NEHU Shillong is offered on the basis of merit and valid scores of accepted entrance exams. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 for admission to UG level courses. Whereas, for PG level courses, candidates must secure valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main, CUET UG/PG, CAT/MAT/AIMA and other national-level examinations suitable for the chosen course.  

DPG Degree College offers courses in UG, PG and Diploma level across the streams of Accounting & Commerce, Hospitality & Travel, IT & Software, Science, Teaching & Education, among others. Admission to all the courses is based on merit and requires candidates to secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 and graduation. Studying at DPG Degree College is not free. The college offers courses with a tuition fees ranging from INR 31K to INR 3.56 Lakh. However, DPG Degree College offers relaxation through various scholarship schemes offered on the basis of the results attained during the period of semester examination. 

Indus University Ahmedabad offers a variety of programmes to students at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The college is mainly concerned with streams such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Life and Basic Sciences, Agriculture, Business Management, etc. The BTech programme is one of the most popular offerings at Indus University. Indus University BTech programme here offers ten specialisations such as Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, etc. 

BAOU provides more than 80 undergraduate, postgraduate, UG diploma, PG diploma, certificates, and doctoral programmes. The fees for the certificate and UG Diploma course range between INR 600 - 8 K, and INR 1.2 K - 22 K, respectively. Moreover, the details for some more courses are mentioned in the below table:

As per the Shiksha verified review, Pondicherry University is rated 4.0/5   (overall) and Value for Money. Outstation or not the university provides equal placement opportunities to students. The placements are given completely according to the skills that the student possesses. There is no discrimination based the place, language, or others. In the end, finding a good job depends on the skills that the job seeker possesses. 

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Takshashila Campus has a big campus with all the required facilities offered to the students. Thee are Auditorium, Canteen, Multiple departments & Centres, Sports Complex, Garden, Library, Multiple courts for games like Vollyball, Football, etc. The campus is safe & secure. Overall, a good campus life is offered at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Takshashila Campus.

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya is a govt. university that is approved by organizations like AICTE and gives good education to the students. Below given are the reasons to choose Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya:

• Good Ranking: The university is ranked 22 under the Science category and 47 under the Pharmacy category by NIRF 2025.
• Placement Opportunities: The university has a placement cell and gives placement opportunities in companies like TCS, IBM, Infosys, Reliance Energy, ICICI etc.. 
• Scholarship Options: The university also gives scholarships to the students to help them financially like Merit scholarship of INR 10,000,  and Merit Scholarship of INR 15,000..

SAM Global University is a private university and was established under the Shri Guru Hargobind Society. The university is approved by UGC and Madhya Pradesh Niji Vishwavidhyalaya (Sthapana Avam Sanchalan) Adhiniyam 2007. SAM Global University Bhopal has also been approved by AICTE, MPPMC, NCTE, INC, etc. Further, the university was established in 2019 and has 10 constituent units. 

According to the latest update, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) at Kurukshetra University is one of the top 6–7 NITs in the country. The university's B.Tech programme is considered top because of the university's academic strength and expertise in the following technically important disciplines:

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering

Biotechnology

Mechanical Engineering 

The university also offers more than 175 courses in regular, online, and distance modes of education. The university's online programs are designed for working professionals and freshers, and the syllabus is designed by industry experts. 

University of North Bengal has affordable fee strcture which includes multiple components including caution deposit, exam fee, tuition fee, and more. It is to be noted that this fee information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to changes. The below-mentioned are UG courses tuition fees: 

Courses	Tuition Fees
BSc	INR 1.32 K - 1.42 L
BA	INR 1.8 K - 1.2 L
BA LLB	INR 16 K
BCom	INR 2.16 K - 2.04 L

Nalanda Open University has several pros and cons of studying for various students. The good and bad sides are given below:

Good side of studying at NOU:

• In comparison to other regular universities, NOU is affordable in terms of everything. The tuition fee, along with other fee components is lower.
• The system of distance learning is flexible for students living in different parts of the nation.
• NOU offers UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses across various specialisations. All these courses are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Distance Education Council (DEC). 

Bad sides of studying at NOU:

• Due to the distance learning mode, students lack interaction with the faculty. This can impact the learning experience of students. 
• Open universities such as NOU Bihar and Patna IGNOU often lack placement opportunities, practical training and exposure.
• Students miss out on extra-curricular activities, vibrant college life, fests, events, internships and seminars.

Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya has not yet released the placement stats, however, the University offers training facilities and various other opportunities for the students to avail. Furthermore, the University has various collaborations and partnerships to provide these placement opportunities. Apart from this, these collaborations contribute in providing internships and various other training programs.