Indira Gandhi National Open University and Jamia Millia Islamia University are some of the top institutes that offer Bachelor of Library & Information Science course. Candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline are eligible to apply for Bachelor of Library and Information Science. There is no age limit for this course. Post graduates in science subjects with second class marks can also apply for this course. Average tuition fees for this course is Rs. 23490/- per year whereas candidates who study in distance education will have to pay Rs. 15,000/- .

Eligibility Criterion

The minimum qualification for admission to Bachelor of Library and Information Science is graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. Candidates are required to secure a minimum of 45 % of aggregate marks in qualifying exam. Candidates who have post Graduate Degree in science subjects with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate are also eligible to apply for this course. Apart from these, graduates who are working as librarians with a minimum of 5 years industrial experience can also apply for this programme. Candidates belong to reserved category can avail relaxation in terms of marks as per the rules issued by Government of India.

Fees Structure for Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Fees structure for this course differs from colleges to colleges. Fees structure for regular course prescribed by Devi Ahalya Viswavidyalaya per year is mentioned below.

• Academic Fees: Rs. 12000/-
• Development Fees: Rs.1000/-
• Miscellaneous Fees: Rs. 2000/-
• Internet Fees: Rs. 1000/-
• University Fees: Rs .2490/-
• Caution Money: Rs. 3000/-
• Exam Fees: Rs. 2000/-
• Total:  Rs. 23490/-

The fees structure is subject to change as per the University regulations.

The fees structure prescribed for Bachelor of Library and Information Science in distance education by Kerala University is mentioned below.

• Affiliation Fee: Rs. 400 /-
• Admission Fee: Rs. 100 /-
• Examination Application Fee: Rs. 10 /-
• DDF: Rs. 100 /-
• Recognition Fee: Rs. 300 /-
• Matriculation Fee: Rs. 100 /-
• Eligibility Fee: Rs. 200 /-
• Exemption Fee: Rs. 200 /-
• Tuition Fees: Rs.10000/- per year
• Examination Fees: Rs. 750/-

Candidates are required to pay the tuition fees in two installments in each academic year. Total fees along with first installment of Tuition fees should be paid at the time of admission.

Top Institutes offering Bachelor of Library and Information Science

• Alagappa University
• Annamalai University
• Jamia Millia Islamia University
• Kurukshethra University
• University of Kerala
• Karnataka State Open University
• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
• Indira Gandhi National Open University
• Jiwaji University
• Madurai Kamaraj University
• University of Calicut
• Pondicherry University
• Punjabi University Patiala
• Jai Prakash Vidyalaya

Admission to the course is based on the scores obtained in the qualifying examination.