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a year agoContributor-Level 9
The eligibility criteria for admission to a Library and Information Science (LIS) programme in India depends on college and level of program: Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc): The candidates must have completed 10+2 in any stream from a recognised board, some universities may also have minimum percentage requirements. Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc): Here the candidates should have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution. Some institutions prefer or require a Bachelor of librarian information Science ( BLIS) degree PhD in Library and Information Science: All the stu
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
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).
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
PhD in Library and Information Science is the highest degree in Library Sciences, It is a 2 to 3 year research-intensive programme that focuses on the theory and practice of information management, organization, retrieval, and dissemination. The programme is designed for people who want to become researchers, scholars, educators, and leaders in the LIS field.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Students can get jobs both in the private and government sectors. They can also easily get an option for further research in the same field of education. Also, they can get an opportunity for Assistant Professorship or Lectureship in top-notch colleges and universities. One can earn around INR 3 to 6 LPA after completing a course in Library and Information Science. Given below are some of the top Job profiles that can be pursued by Library and Information Science graduates along with average annual salary:
Job Profiles | Average Annual Salary (in INR) |
|---|---|
Professor | 6.1 LPA |
Cataloguer | 5.8 LPA |
Deputy Librarian | 8.2 LPA |
Academic Librarian | 3.8 LPA |
Electronic Resources Librarian | 12 LPA |
Junior / Assistant Librarian | 3 LPA |
Librarian | 4 LPA |
Teacher Librarian | 5.4 LPA |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, please refer below for the top Library Science universities in India with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:
| College Name | Tuition Fee | Eligibility / Exams |
|---|---|---|
| Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University | INR 3,200 - INR 9,000 | Merit-Based |
| Delhi University | INR 240 | CUET-PG |
| IGNOU | INR 3,000 - INR 18,000 | Merit-Based |
| Lalit Narayan Mithila University | INR 15,000 - INR 18,000 | Merit-Based |
| Parul University | INR 32,000 - INR 2.1 lakh | Merit-Based |
Hope this helps!
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are 600+ best Library and Information Science colleges in India of which 270+ colleges are owned privately, 190+ colleges are owned by the government and the rest 60+ colleges are owned by semi government institutions. CUET PG is the top entrance exam for admission to best Library Science colleges in India. B K Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce, VMOU, Bon Secours College for Women, Delhi University and IGNOU are the top Library and Information Science colleges in India.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
The eligibilty of UGC NET for Library and Information Science are -
Students must have a Master's degree in Library and Information Science with atleast 55% marks, 50% for the students of reserved categories.
Final-year Master's students are also eligible, provided they complete their degree within the specified time.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
The average salary of a Librarian after working for some years and gaining relevant experience is INR 4.70 LPA. The starting salary for a Librarian in India is INR 2.40 LPA while the highest salary is INR 11.31 LPA. The monthly salary that Librarians get compensated is INR 19,452 to INR 21,124 in India.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan also known as S.R.Ranganathan was born on 9 Aug. 1892, in Shiyali, Madras of India.
He was Indian librarian and educator who was considered the father of library Science in India and whose contributions govern. everyone all around the world also He died on 27 Sept 1972, Bangalore, Mysore.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The course can also be pursued by government colleges. Students can have a look at the table below to know the renowned institutes and their fees.
Master of Library Science Government Colleges | Average Fees |
|---|---|
INR 35,000-62,000 | |
INR 24,000-49,000 | |
INR 36,000-53,000 | |
INR 432-15,000 | |
INR 2,000-67,000 | |
INR 17,000-51,000 | |
INR 56,000-63,000 | |
INR 800-30,000 | |
INR 17,000-52,000 | |
INR 44,000 |
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