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IGNOU B.Lib.I.Sc. Courses & Fees 2026

Q: What is the admission cycle of IGNOU?

IGNOU admission cycle opens twice in a year i.e. January and July. The registrations for January session usually begins in December and close by March. The July session for ODL/ Online programmes begin in May and continue till July. The mode of application is online for all the courses.

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IGNOU BLibISc (ODL/Online mode) admission 2026 is open. Other latest updates are as follows:

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IGNOU B.Lib.I.Sc. Highlights 2026
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IGNOU B.Lib.I.Sc.
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Total Tuition Fees₹ 9K - 15.8K

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

CBSE 12th

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Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.)

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2.8

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₹9 K

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1 year

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Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (B.Lib.I.Sc.)

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Online Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLISOL)

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Q: What is the admission cycle of IGNOU?

IGNOU admission cycle opens twice in a year i.e. January and July. The registrations for January session usually begins in December and close by March. The July session for ODL/ Online programmes begin in May and continue till July. The mode of application is online for all the courses.

Q: Can I pursue 2 courses offered at IGNOU at the same time?

As per the official brochure released, a student is allowed to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously through ODL / Online mode, as per the illustration given below.

Course	Details
One certificate programme with any other Programme	Admission in both programmes can be taken in the same admission cycle
One UG + One PG Programme	Admission has to be taken in two different admission cycles *Admission can be taken only in specified courses. Details are available on IGNOU website
Two UG Programmes
Two PG Programmes

Certain programmes are not allowed under the simultaneous registration. Students are advised to visit
the official prospectus for the same. Additionally, there will be no change in the counseling/ assignment submission/ examination schedule in case dates for the above clash for the courses in which a student has taken admission.

Q: What are the top 5 courses in IGNOU?

One of the leading universities in India, IGNOU offers over 200 UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral courses via open and distance learning (ODL) mode. Candidates interested in IGNOU admission can apply through the online admission portal for ODL programmes, i.e. ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. In addition, the university launched an Online Education portal under its umbrella and now, it offers more than 40 UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses via the same.

Out of all these courses, some of the popular ones are listed below:

BA
BCom
BSc
MBA
B.Ed

IGNOU B.Lib.I.Sc.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition	₹ 7.9 K
One-time Payment	₹ 300
Total fee	₹ 8.2 K

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Q: Do classes take place in IGNOU?

Yes, Indira Gandhi National Open University conducts its classes in its study centres, under the guidance of regional centres. However, IGNOU doesn't run any classes in the main campus. When a student registers for a course in IGNOU the student picks a Study Centre and a Regional Centre according to their choice. The books are obtained from the selected study centre. Also, IGNOU offers a facility called IGNOU Online' which gives its students an opportunity to study online for programmes and courses which are not available in the area where they live in.

Q: Do we have to pay full fees in IGNOU?

No, IGNOU does not ask students to pay the full fees in one go. The fee payment is done in two halves in a year. Candidates have to re-register in order to pay the fees. The fee payment can be made online. Candidates should keep the fee payment receipt with them for future references.

Q: Is a degree from IGNOU valid?

Yes, IGNOU is a trusted and accredited distance education university. It is a central university which was established by an ACT of parliament in 1985. Therefore, a distance education degree from IGNOU is equivalent to a degree granted by any recognised university in India. Also, the degree from IGNOU University is acceptable and valid overseas and in foreign countries with ease. The reason behind this is IGNOU is a recognised university under the UGC and is a governmental university too. Adding further, an IGNOU degree is approved by DEC and AICTE as well.

Q: Is an IGNOU degree valid for UPSC?

Yes, all IGNOU degrees are valid for any purpose, whether you are appearing for any entrance exams or employment exams. It has recognition at the national as well as international levels. IGNOU is a recognized university under the UGC and a government university. Adding further, an IGNOU degree is approved by the Distance Education Bureau (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as well. Additionally, IGNOU provides free UPSC CSE coaching to scheduled caste candidates at no cost. Every year, IGNOU invites applications from scheduled caste students for free coaching of UPSC IAS (prelims and mains).

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IGNOU B.Lib.I.Sc.
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Past Events
30 Mar '26	B.Lib.I.Sc. (ODL/Online mode-Jan 2026) Fresh registration last date
30 Mar '26	B.Lib.I.Sc. (ODL/Online mode) (Jan 2026 session) Re-registration last date

IGNOU B.Lib.I.Sc.
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.),IGNOU
Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (B.Lib.I.Sc.),IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.),IGNOU Regional Centre, Shillong

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Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.)

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2.8

Total Fees

₹9 K

Duration

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IGNOU	-/-	₹ 9 K	-/-
Jamia Millia Islamia Compare	-/-	₹ 22.88 K	-/-
Centre for Online Education	-/-	₹ 15.8 K	-/-
Delhi University Compare	-/-	₹ 240	-/-
Directorate of Distance Education	-/-	₹ 5.2 K	-/-

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Online Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLISOL) - Batch of 2024

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Study, Learn and Rule the world.

Placements: It is for graduate students who can apply for this course. It provides knowledge about how to maintain a library and how to collect information about all the books, magazine, novels, etc. Minimum 80-90% students can get jobs all over India.

Infrastructure: It has a good environment to study. Faculty members are well educated and very talented. They clear all the doubt of the students and improve our mental ability. It has a very good laboratory to perform practicals and more. Wi-Fi facilities are available.

Faculty: The teachers are very talented. Their study technique is quite impressive and also they provide all the study materials. It is very difficult to pass the test, so we need to study hard in order to pass. They are very much clever and give knowledge.

Other: It is a very good profession to improve my knowledge.

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Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) - Batch of 2020

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2Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

BLIS is a one-year course.

Placements: No placement support is provided by IGNOU for this course. Most of the students who enroll in this course either apply for MLIS (Masters in Library Science) or apply for government jobs at various departments, including schools and colleges. It is recommended to pursue MLIS after completing this course.

Infrastructure: Since this is an open university, no hostel facility is available with IGNOU. However, you can find lots of PG nearby. IGNOU's main campus is quite wonderful. You can find a library with a vast number of books as well as a digital library. There is a canteen where one can enjoy after studies. Being a reputed university, they have dedicated medical facilities as well as doctors and nurses.

Faculty: The faculty that teaches us over here is quite knowledgeable. They have years of experience and are ready to solve any doubts in case a student faces any problem. IGNOU provides course and study materials for the 9 subjects in the course. The examinations are held at the end of the academic session. If you enroll in July, your examinations are held next year in June. If you apply in January, your examination will be held in December. This is a one-year course. You have to make 9 assignments for 9 subjects and submit them to the regional center.

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Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) - Batch of 2018

2.4

1Placements1Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Dissatisfied faculty, no placement but helpful teachers.

Placements: No student was placed in my course. The highest package offered was Rs18000, the lowest package was Rs9000 and the average was Rs15000. No top recruitment company was there. No student got internship. Top roles offered were librarian, assistant librarian, professional assistant, semi professional assistant etc.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure were classrooms, library and books. But teachers were very helpful. Online classes were there and books were posted to the address of the students. Since it is an open university so no hostel, mess and medical facilities were there.

Faculty: Teachers were very helpful, qualified and knowledgeable. The teaching quality was fine. Teachers were helpful inside and outside the campus too. No it is not curriculum relevant. The exams were not that much difficulty. But study is obviously required. The passing percent was 40 percent.

Other: I chose this course cause this course is very much different from other courses The best thing about it is that any person can do this course I wish I would improve the use of software Events were there.

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Online Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLISOL) - Batch of 2026

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

5Placements5Faculty5Value for Money

Nice and good excellent better'

Learning Experience: Nice

Placements: Nice and good excellent better'

Faculty: Good

Course Support: Excellent

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Anonymous

Online Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLISOL) - Batch of 2022

Offered by Centre for Online Education, IGNOU

5Placements5Faculty5Value for Money

IGNOU is a best open university you will find in India. Its facility are also good.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025Read More

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How to prepare for IGNOU BEd entrance exam?

I am an Army Personal. I want do MBA in hospital management and healthcare from IGNOU. Is it good? Can I get job after my retirement?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Indira Gandhi National Open University or IGNOU has a variety of courses available. These courses are offered across UG and PG levels. Thus, the university offers education in different streams, such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, etc. MBA is a popular programme offered by the univer

Puhup Kumari

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What is the overall difficulty level of IGNOU TEE?

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Overall difficulty level of IGNOU TEE is generally moderate. If you study the official materials, complete assignments, and revise regularly, you'll find the questions very easy.

Porishmita Paul

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What are the most important topics for IGNOU TEE?

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Some most important topics for IGNOU TEE are summaries, unit-end questions, and high-weightage blocks in official study materials.

Porishmita Paul

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Can I crack IGNOU TEE through self study?

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Yes, you can crack IGNOU TEE through self-study. University provides detailed study materials that cover entire syllabus. Read them carefully, make notes, and revise regularly to score well.

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