Certificate in Music Composition & Direction 

at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Vidya Vihar

The Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Somaiya Vidyavihar University, offers a six-month Certificate Course in Library and Information Science (CCLIS). The course is meant to teach students with the concepts of basic Librarianship, organisation of Library Resources, Reference service in Digital Libraries, etc. Some career paths available for candidates who hold a CCLIS from DLIS are listed below:

• Information Specialist
• Archivist
• Digital Asset Manager
• Knowledge Manager
• Library Administrator
• Information Consultant
• Research Assistant
• Museum Curator
• Academic Librarian

The Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Somaiya Vidyavihar University, offers a Certificate in Teacher Librarianship (CTL). It is a six-month programme. The mode of instruction is online and practical. Teaching sessions include seminars, discussions, workshops, etc. The programme is extended through digital platforms, such as Google Classroom. The programme also includes internship with public, private and academic Libraries at schools, NGOs, etc. The curriculum includes the following courses:

• Reading Technique & Book Club
• Writing Publication & Communication
• Types of Library & Digital Collection
• Marketing of Library Services & its promotion

DLIS, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Certificate fees vary across the specialisations offered by the department. It ranges from INR 5,000 to INR 50,000. The DLIS Certificate fee stucture comprises multiple components. The fee structure for the two available specialisations (for Indian candidates) is presented in the table below:

NOTE: The mentioned fee has been sourced from the official website. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Somaiya Vidyavihar University, offers a Certificate in Teacher Librarianship (CTL). It is a six-month programme. The mode of instruction is online and practical. Teaching sessions include seminars, discussions, workshops, etc. The programme is extended through digital platforms, such as Google Classroom. The programme also includes internship with public, private and academic Libraries at schools, NGOs, etc. The curriculum includes the following courses:

• Reading Technique & Book Club
• Writing Publication & Communication
• Types of Library & Digital Collection
• Marketing of Library Services & its promotion

The Department of Library and Information Science Certificate application process can be completed online. Candidates willing to pursue one of the Certificate courses offered by DLIS must check if they are eligible as per the eligibility criteria set by the department. Eligible candidates can follow the steps given below to complete the application process:

1. Visit the official admission portal of Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU).
2. Click on 'Register' and fill out the registration form.
3. Log in to fill out the pre-admission form with all the required details.
4. Submit a non-refundable application fee of INR 250 through the online payment gateway.

Many leading recruiters were a part of the Somaiya Vidyavihar University placement season 2025. Some of the top names are listed in the table below:

At Somaiya Vidyavihar University, students are offered various scholarship schemes. Some of the schemes are as below:

• Merit-cum-Need based scholarships
• Benevolent Scholarship
• Grow Beyond Yourself Scholarship
• Anand Rathi Scholarship
• UDAAN Scholarship
• Sports Merit Scholarship
• Chairman Scholarship

Yes, Somaiya Vidyavihar University admissions are open. Interested students can apply online. To start the process, students have to apply at the official website of the university. Students need to submit it before the last date of admission.

Somaiya Vidyavihar course admissions for all of its courses are done based on entrance exams. Students can check the list of course eligibility for various courses from the table presented below:

To get admission into Somaiya Vidyavihar University, one needs to select the course he or she wants to study and check the eligibility criteria for that course on the official website. The form can be filled online. One needs to upload necessary documents and pay the application fee. Some courses require scores from entrance exams like JEE or CAT; others are merit-based. On shortlisting, attend counseling or interviews and confirm admission through submission of documents and paying fees.