Best Library & Information Science Colleges in Uttar Pradesh - 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). 

Bundelkhand University is one of eminent univeritsy. The university is known for its UG and PG courses. Below mentioned are the BU Jhansi rankings:

Ranking Body	Category	Rank
QS Rankings 2026	Asian University Rankings- Southern Asia	=297
QS Rankings 2026	Asian University Rankings	901-950
India Today 2025	University	35
NIRF 2025	Pharmacy	68

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

Isabella Thoburn Degree College has been rated 3.92 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Candidates aspiring for AMU MD/ MS courses can check the table below to know which specialisation they are eligible for, with the rank of 3632 after NEET PG Last round 2025 results (General AI Category):

Yes, Banaras Hindu University offers a wide range of merit-based, need-based, and merit-cum-means based scholarships. Most of these scholarships consider students' academic records. The amount and eligibility of BHU scholarships depend on the department or institute offering them. For example, the Institute of Science, BHU offers various scholarships ranging from worth INR 10,000 to INR 25,000 per year. There are dedicated scholarships for women and SC/ ST/ PwD candidates. Further, BHU students are also eligible for the national scholarships offered through the NSP portal.

Lucknow University offers good placement annually. The University has achived 81% placements in the academic year 2024-25. The highest and average package secured by the batch 2025 was INR 24.61 and INR 7.86 LPA. Earlier, the participating recruiters presented 2588 job offers to the students of the batch 2024.

kothiwal Arhtia Mahavidyalaya - Uttar Pradesh has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	The minimum age is 14 years as on 1st July 2022, i.e. born on or before 01-07-2009.

According to the reviews on Shiksha (Priyanshi Goel,  B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027) CCSU has good infrastructure with supportive faculty members. The placement was decent, with several companies visiting the campus and offering roles like software developer, analyst, etc. The package range is medium and high. The college has decent infrastructure with maintained classrooms, labs, Wi-Fi, and a library with sufficient resources.

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow appoints well-experienced and trained faculty members with years of experience in the related field. The faculty focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge to the students. They engage the students with the latest activities and innovate teaching and quality research.

Based on the reviews from various sources, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU) in Meerut generally receives positive feedback regarding its infrastructure, faculty, and placements. The university offers good facilities like Wi-Fi-enabled campus, well-equipped labs, and spacious libraries. Faculty members are considered supportive, and the classrooms are described as neat and clean

. In terms of placements, SVSU has a decent track record with companies like Deloitte, Oracle, Infosys, TCS, Amazon, and Google visiting for recruitment. The average salary packages offered range from 6 LPA to 25,000 INR per month

. Overall, SVSU Meerut seems to be a favorable choice for students seeking a well-rounded educational experience with good placement opportunities and supportive infrastructure.

Bhimrao Ambedkar University Agra has consistently witnessed good placement numbers. As per the Shiksha verified reviews the  65% to 85% of the students were placed in UG course. The highest package is INR 15-20 LPA, the average package is INR 6-7 LPA and the lowest package is INR 2-3 LPA. The top recruiters included Infosys, Tata Motors, Sonalika, Wipro, Tech, HCL, BHEL, and others. The increased admission intake has not affected the ROI of the university. In 2023, the median package stood at INR 6 LPA, respectively.

Yes, UPRTOU Allahabad is recognised by the Distance Education Council (DEC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and UGC Distance Education Bureau. Rajarshi Tandon Open University was established in 1999 and is located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad). UPRTOU Allahabad (now Prayagraj) offers over 127 UG, PG, Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma courses. UPRTOU courses are offered across nine disciplines, namely Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Studies, Education, Computer and Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Agriculture Sciences and Vocational Studies.

As we all know that in a university there will be many courses which are available to the student who are interested. In Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, all under graduate and post graduate courses are available. For seat in these courses, there will be a entrance exam conducted by the university. The  Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University also accepts scores of some other exams such as AUCAT, JEE Main, and UPSEE. And some seats are filled through merit also

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

Bennett University is considered as Tier 2 institute and one of the well-known private university. The university is a part of Times Group. The university is approved by UGCand BCI. The university is accredited by the NAAC A+ Grade and member of AIU. 

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences provides the flagship Bachelor of Science (BSc) program, which provides a solid Scientific foundation to students. The course is available in various specializations, and is geared towards the Agricultural fields. The SHUATS BSc programme is available in various relevant specializations like Nursing, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Community Science, among others.

At the postgraduate level, the university offers two-year MTech,  MSc,  MBA, MCom, and various other courses to students. At the undergraduate level, the university offers four-year BTech, three-year BSc, and various other courses to students. M.Tech is provided in five specialisations, namely Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and others. 

Dharm Samaj Degree College has good and well-maintained infrastructure, including spacious classrooms, labs with Wi-Fi, a large library with many books, and a significant auditorium. The campus features extensive greenery and sports facilities like a vast playground and a swimming pool, though there is no hostel.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University primarily accepts scores from entrance exams like the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the university itself or other national-level entrance exams like the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), some other accepted exams in the university includes:

• CUET
• CBSE 12th
• UP 12th
• JEE MAIN

with the average score in CUET of around 700 and above marks.

90% aggregates in CBSE 12th/UP 12th.

95% in JEE MAINS.

*admission criteria and accepted exams may change over time, Also for specific course different entrance exams are valid.

Situated 20 km from the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, Mangalayatan University was founded in 2006 and has graduated over 7000+ students. Nearly 3500+ students from India and abroad are currently studying on campus. Mangalayatan University vision is to give students from all kinds of background, a quality educational experience leading to legitimately rewarding career opportunities. 

Mangalayatan University, Aligarh offers UG, PG, Doctoral and PG Diploma courses to students across streams such as Engineering, Science, Management, Law, Humanities, Biomedical Education and Research, Legal Studies, and Pharmacy. 

GLA University Mathura is well-known, especially among Uttar Pradesh, for its Engineering, Technology, and Management courses. It has a driven placement cell that starts training students in soft skills from the first year. In the final year, it provides company-specific training. The GLA University Mathura campus has free Wi-fi and air-conditioned classrooms. The placement rates are usually 80-90%.

Government Post Graduate College, Noida provides programmes including Ph.D, M.A, M.Com, M.Sc, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc. in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, Science, Teaching & Education, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Zoology, Sitar, Hindi, English, Chemistry, Microbiology, Computer Science, Botany, Mathematics, Physics.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

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.