Department of Library and Information Science

Through its Department of Library and Information Science, Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers a PG Diploma in Digital Library and Data Management (PGDDLDM). The course is offered in the online mode. The course duration is 6 months. The course structure includes learning through lectures, discussions, practical sessions, tutorials, project work, and internship. The courses included in the curriculum of PGDDLDM are listed below:

• ICT and Knowledge Organisation in Digital Environment
• E-resources Management
• Digital Library Management
• Data Management tools

DLIS, Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers a PG Diploma in Digital Library and Data Management (PGDDLDM). Offered in the online mode, the programme provides candidates with the necessary skills to build a career in diverse fields. From the corporate sector to the academic sector, candidates have a plethora of job opportunities to choose from. Some jobs opportunities for candidates holding a PG Diploma from Department of Library and Information Science are listed below:

• Digital Librarian
• Digital Archivist
• Information Architecture
• Metadata Librarian
• Data Analyst

All the dates relating to PG Diploma admission at Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) are released on its official website. The application forms are made available on the common admission portal of Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU). The application window for admissions to the programme are currently open for the academic year 2025-26. However, the last date to apply has not been specified yet. Candidates must apply soon to avoid missing the deadline. They can directly contact the department's admission team to learn about the exact application deadline.

Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Somaiya Vidyavihar University, provides PG Diploma admission to applicants who fulfil the preset eligibility criteria. Further, the department considers the applicants' merit, branch preference and availability of seats before the final admission. Selected candidates are also required to undergo a document verification process before final admission. Hence, getting direct admission to the PG Diploma programme of DLIS, SVU, may not be possible.

The total PG Diploma fee at Department of Library and Information Science is INR 10,000 for Indian candidates. The PG Diploma fee for NRI candidates is INR 18,000. This includes the tuition fees, exam fees, laboratory fees, and other fees. The full fee must be paid at admission. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the university/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

PG Diploma admission at Department of Library and Information Science (SVU Mumbai) is subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria set by the department. On its official website, the department has mentioned the minimum eligibility requirement that must be met in order to secure PG Diploma admission. To be eligible for admission, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline and a BLISc degree from a recognised university. They must have the necessary documents proving their eligibility at admission.