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

B.Lib.I.Sc is a one-year course that is divided into two semesters. The course mainly deals with the preservation and maintenance of libraries. Some colleges also require students to sit for an entrance examination before they qualify for admission to that particular college. Given below are some highlights of B. Lib. Sc:

Features	Details
Eligibility	Passed Bachelor degree course with 50% marks
Course Duration	1 year
Admission Process	Direct admission/ Merit-based/ Entrance-based
Course Fee	INR 2,000 to INR 50,000
Average Salary	INR 1.5 LPA to INR 6 LPA
Mode of study	Offline
Top Exams	AMU entrance test, University of Calcutta BLIS Entrance Exam
Top Colleges	JMI, AMU, Panjab University, Jadavpur University, etc

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Entry-level jobs in libraries may become available to people with a certificate in library and information science. Here are a few points related to the scope of certification courses in library and information science. 

•  It equips workers with abilities for jobs involving shelving, circulation, and customer service.
• Information management opportunities are available in several industries.
• Database administration and other IT skills essential to libraries are covered in the curriculum.
• A bachelor's or master's degree will help further education, that can help enhance professional opportunities.

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). 

Karnatak University Dharwad is worth choosing, considering the facilities provided. The University offers courses in UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate levels across several streams . Divided in 3 campuses, Dharwad University offers placement opportunities and scholarship opportunities for students along with various facilities through collaborations and partnerships. KU Dharwad is recognised by UGC, accredited by NAAC with grade A and member of AIU. Furthermore, KUD offers MBA in affiliation with Kousali Institute of Management Studies. 

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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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

Students have to meet the Bangalore University eligibility to get admission in the institute. This includes clearing the selection rounds. However, the basic eligibility is as below:

• Bangalore University UG eligibility - Class 12 with relevant subjects
• Bangalore University PG eligibility - UG degree in relevant field from a recognised university

University of Mysore fees is different for each programme. The fee structure includes different components. Students have to pay the fees to complete the admission process. The fees is as below:

Course Name	Total Tuition Fee
BTech	INR 21,400
MTech	INR 73,900 - INR 1.8 lakh
MBA	INR 9,500 - INR 6.5 lakh
BSc	INR 12,900 - INR 6 lakh
MSc	INR 9,500 - INR 5.6 lakh
BCA	INR 14,400 - INR 2.9 lakh
MCom	INR 26,400 - INR 1.8 lakh
M.Ed	INR 26,400

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education) admission is open for all courses. Admission to a few of the courses is merit-based. For others, the entrance exam score is considered. The mode of application at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is online. Candidates can check the list of documents required for admission to Manipal University below:

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
• Bachelor's degree and marksheets
• Aadhaar card or any other valid identity proof
• Caste certificate (if applicable)

Karnataka State Open University Mysore offers 420+ courses in UG, PG and PhD level on the basis of merit or entrance. The University offers courses such as BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BEd and BCA in ODL mode. KSOU offers these courses through 29 departments with segregated streams such as Food and Nutrition, Biotechnology, Information Technology and many others. 

Presidency University has more than 150 international collaborations in various countries in the USA, Taiwan, Brazil, Germany, France, UK, etc. Some of the names of these international collaborations are mentioned below:

Presidency University International Collaborations
Hochschule Konstanz Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung, Germany	University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Germany	Ming Chi University of Technology, Taiwan
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia	IQS School of Management, Spain	Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA	South East Technological University, Ireland	University of Bristol, UK
ESPM University, Brazil	University of Dundee, Scotland	International University of Rabat, Morocco

Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University offers arious scholarships to enrolled students pursuing various courses. Students can avail the scholarships of the State/ Central Governments awarded to Meritorious/ SC/ ST/Minority /OBC students. The following are the scholarships offered at KSAWUV:

·         Smt. Sunanda R Perur Scholarship

·         Smt.Yamunabai Sankad Scholarship

·         Shri. M S Ramayya Memorial Scholarship

Tumkur University is one of great options to peruse education from the reason behind these statement is their growth in infrastructure for students has been Fantastic and also growth in the placement rates and offered salary has been great where the Median Salary for the same has seen the incremental Value if 38% and placement rates has been increasing year by year where it has reached the placement rate of upto 85% which is Quite good and being a public University they provide great span of Networks and industrial helps to the students 

MAHE Bengaluru understands the importance of sports in students  lives.MAHE Bengaluru has a lush green Astroturf football ground, a natural turf cricket field of international standard that is fitted with pop-up sprinklers, 2 world-class basketball courts and 1 practice basketball court with colourful synthetic flooring, a tennis court with colourful cushioned synthetic flooring, 2 world-class volleyball ball courts with colourful synthetic flooring, and badminton courts. MAHE Bengaluru also has indoor sports facilities, such as caroom and chess games.

Kuvempu University is a good university as the university has ranked between 101 and 150 in the Overall category of NIRF Rankings 2024. The university is accredited with A Grade by NAAC. Kuvempu University, through various constituent colleges and affiliated colleges, offers UG, PG, and PhD courses to students across Commerce, Education, Science and Technology, and various other streams.

Sri Sai Correspondence College provides programmes including M.A, B.Ed, B.Sc, B.A, B.Com, BBA, B.Lib.I.Sc, D.Ed, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA/PGDM in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Teaching & Education, Science, Accounting & Commerce, Business & Management Studies, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Hindi, English, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Zoology.

Mangalore University offers admission on the basis of merit and accepted entrance exams. The university offers UG, PG, PhD, PG Diploma and certificate programmes in various streams such as Management, Commerce, Arts, Science and Technology. Admission to several courses is offered based on the valid scores of accepted exams such as Karnataka PGCET, KCET, CAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT, and other equivalent examinations. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 35% to 45% in Class 12 and 45% to 50% in graduation. 

Both the AP LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. AP LAWCET exam has sections including Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Contract Law, Constitution, etc. and the CLAT entrance exam sections include English Language, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics, etc. AP LAWCET does not have mathematics subjects, AP LAWCET exam focus more on regional knowledge. CLAT generally covers the deeper aspects of the particular subject. 

The placement cell of the Rani Channamma University is committed to providing students with training and professional opportunities throughout their academic careers. The placement cell maintains contact with various industry sources, organises on-campus training and recruitment and informs the students about placement opportunities. Rani Channamma University offers 100% placement assistance. Top companies visit Rani Channamma University placements such as HP, McAfee, Capgemini, Amazon, Sharekhan, Flipkart, Dr. Reddy's Foundation, Vatika, Fullerton India, Amdocs, and others.

KSOU is a state public Open University and was established by the act of the State Legislature in 1992, and was brought into force on 1st June 1996. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university is also approved by the DEC and AICTE (for MBA courses). It has a total of five schools namely The School of Humanities, The School of Social Sciences, The School of Commerce & Management, The School of Sciences, and The School of Education.

The Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) has been rated 3.9 on placements.

Visveswarapura College of Science has been rated 3 on Infrastructure parameter.