PGD in University Governance and Management 

at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Vidya Vihar

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

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 Department of Library and Information Science PG Diploma application process is conducted online. Candidates seeking PG Diploma admission must follow a series of steps to compete the application process. Before applying, they must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the department. Eligible candidates can follow the steps given below:

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.

Candidates willing to take admission at Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) for PG Diploma are required to submit all the documents as specified by the department. The admission is finalised only after the submitted documents are physically verified by the department. Failing to submit the required documents within the due time will lead to the admission being cancelled. Listed below are the documents required during the admission process:

• Class 10 Mark sheet & Passing Certificate (Board Certificate)
• Class 12 Mark sheet & Passing Certificate (Board Certificate)
• First Year, Second Year & Third Year Mark sheet
• Third Year Passing & Convocation Certificate
• Any valid address and date of birth proof; Aadhar Card
• Marriage Certificate or Affidavit for married female candidate (for change in name)
• Passport size photograph
• Migration certificate for students from universities other than Somaiya Vidyavihar University
• Candidate whose results are awaited must submit an undertaking

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

According to faculty to student ratio at Somaiya, there are 39000 plus students and 3000 plus faculty members. If we divide the academic and non academic staff, 1453 are the academic staff members and 1854 are the non academic staff members. There is often a favorable faculty- student ratio at these specialised institutions, so student receive individual attention to develop academically. This data is flexible, hence visit the official website for updated information

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.

Yes, Somaiya Vidyavihar University does offer scholarships. Students who clear the eligibility can get the benefits of the schemes. To apply, students can simply visit the official website of the university.

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.