Best Library & Information Science Colleges in Kerala - 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). 

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences provides various programmes and specialisations to students. For obtaining Rajagiri College of Social Sciences admission, candidates are required to appear for the prescribed entrance tests. Students can visit the official website of the Rajagiri College of Social Sciences to learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include KMAT,  MAT,  XAT,  KMAT KERALA,  CAT,  CMAT, etc.

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

Farook College has been rated 4.43 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

St. Peter's College, Kolenchery has received an impressive review rating of 3.06 on Placements based on 7 feedback of verified Shiksha students.

No, its not difficult to get admission at Calicut University. The university accepts admission based on merit and entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams such as CMAT, CAT,  KMAT, KMAT Kerala, and others. 

The requirement of entrance exam varies course-wise. University of Kerala conducts an entrance exam for PG courses. For most of the UG programmes, admission is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. For MBA, the university accepts national or state-level entrance exams such as CAT,  CMAT and KMAT. Kerala University furthers calls the shortlisted candidates for group discussion and personal interview rounds for some of the courses such as MBA, MSW, etc.

The fees range for courses offerred by the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala is around INR 3150 - INR 82350.

For those considering programs at the Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, the fees are approximately INR 49556.

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Banaras Hindu University is ranked in top 100 medical colleges of the world. 

It is an government institution approved by NMC, DCIM And CCIM. It offers various graduate and doctorate level courses which are awarded on an international level. The students of the institution are placed in many reputed institutions and places and are showcasing their talents all over the world.

Majlis Arts And Science College provides programmes including B.Lib.I.Sc, B.Com, B.A, BBA, B.Sc. in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Hospitality & Travel, Mass Communication & Media, Business & Management Studies, Science, Accounting & Commerce, Banking, Finance & Insurance, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Travel & Tourism Management, Physics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English.

White Memorial College of Arts and Science for Women provides programmes including B.Lib.I.Sc, B.A, B.Com, BSW, B.Sc, M.Com in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, Science, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in English, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the C.E.T. College of Management, Science and Technology is approximately INR 75000.

Ettumanoorappan College provides programmes including B.Lib.Sc, M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, BCA, B.A, B.Com, BBA, B.Sc. in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Science, Accounting & Commerce, IT & Software, Business & Management Studies, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in English, Mathematics, Computer Science, Hindi.

The seats availability for offered courses at College of Applied Sciences, Agali goes up to 390.