Kuvempu University offers courses in diverse areas of arts, science, technology, and management. The admission to certain courses is offered through entrance exams. Those who seek admission to M.Sc degree in Library & Information Science should also pass an entrance test carried out by the University. The complete information on Kuvempu University M.Sc in Library & Information Science Entrance Exam is given here.

Structure of Kuvempu University M.Sc in Library & Information Science Entrance Exam

Kuvempu University M.Sc in Library & Information Science Entrance Exam is carried out as an objective model test. The candidate has to decide on the right answer from the specified choices. The total time provided for completing the test is 2 hours.

Syllabus of Kuvempu University M.Sc in Library & Information Science Entrance Exam

Science and Technology

• Astronomy
• Biological Sciences
• Earth Sciences
• Ecology
• Engineering and Technology
• Food and Nutrition
• Galaxies
• Inventions
• Medicine
• Milky Way
• Outer Space
• Physical Sciences
• Solar system
• Space Research
• Stars
• The Universe

World Panorama

• Arts
• Economy
• Education
• Independent Nations
• Languages
• Literature
• Outline of History
• Religions
• Tourism
• UNO and Organizations

India and the States

• Art
• Banking and Insurance
• Cinema
• Constitution
• Country
• Defense
• Economy
• Education
• Energy
• Food
• Industry and Trade
• Irrigation
• Landmarks in History
• Languages
• Literature
• Media
• National Movement
• People
• Population
• Press
• Radio
• Rail
• Road and Air
• States
• Territories
• Tourism

World of Sports

• Asian Games
• Athletics to Volleyball
• European Games
• Olympics
• Types of Sports
• Various Categories of Competition

General Awareness

• Abbreviations
• Awards
• International Units
• Inventions
• Superlatives
• Well known Books
• Writers

Knowledge of English

• Antonyms
• Figures of Speech
• Meaning
• Parts of speech
• Sentence Formation
• Spelling
• Synonyms
• Usage of Words

Current Affairs

Test of Reasoning

Mathematical Ability

Elementary Knowledge of Library and Information Profession

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who have completed their bachelor degree in library and information science or any equivalent subjects are eligible for the entrance test. The degree must be completed from a recognized educational institution with at least 50% marks.

How to Apply?

The candidate can collect the details of admission via the official website of Kuvempu University. The application form can be collected either from the administrative office of the University or from the official portal. The candidate needs to pay an amount of Rs. 250/- as application fee. This can be paid in the form of DD in favor of The Finance Officer, Kuvempu University. The DD must be payable at SBM Shankaraghatta/ SBI Shankaraghatta. Those who sent the DD through postal method can collect the application form through postal method itself. In such case, the request along with the DD must be sent to the address of Deputy Registrar (Academic), Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta - 577451.The candidates who collect the application from the website must fill and submit the form to the same address. They must submit the DD and other requisite documents also.

How to fill the Form?

• Read and understand the instructions clearly
• Put all information correctly
• Write the candidate’s name in the backside of the Demand Draft

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Date of issue of Application form: Second week of July, 2012

Last date for receiving completed application: Last week of July, 2012

Date of Entrance Examination: First week of August, 2012

List of Kuvempu University M.Sc in Library & Information Science Entrance Exam Test Centers

Department of Library & Information Science, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta

Contact Address for Kuvempu University M.Sc in Library & Information Science Entrance Exam

• Address: Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga - 577 451, Karnataka
• Phone: +91-8282-256221
• Fax: +91-8282-256262
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Website URL: www.kuvempu.ac.in

Colleges Accepting Kuvempu University M.Sc in Library & Information Science Entrance Exam Score

Kuvempu University

Reference Books on Kuvempu University M.Sc in Library & Information Science Entrance Exam

• String Indexing (Library and Information Science) by Timothy C Craven
• Restructuring of Library and Information Science Curriculum by A Tejomurty
• Research in Library and Information Science in India by P S G Kumar
• Current Trends in Library and Information Science by Dr Bajpai
• Career Opportunities in Library and Information Science by Allan Taylor, James Robert Parish, Nancy K Roderer
• Research in Library and Information Science by Sharma
• Opportunities in Library and Information Science by De La Pena
• Literature Library Classics & Information Science by Joginder Pant
• Library and Information Science in Planned Development by Anmol Publications
• Library and Information Science and the Philosophy of Science by Birger Hjrland
• Indian Library and Information Science Literature by Sewa Singh
• Objective Questions in Library and Information Science by S M Tripathi , C Lal , K Kumar
• Images and Perceptions in Library and Information Science by L S Ramaiah
• History of Library and Information Science by Raghunath Pandey
• Glimpses of Library and Information Science by K A Isaac
• Foundations of Library and Information Science by S R Verma
• Library and Information Science: Objective by C K Sharma, Rakesh Kumar
• Library and Information Science by M Esperanza
• Library and Information Science by Ferguson
• Library and Information Science Policies by Sharma
• Library and Information Science by C K Sharma, Akhil Kumar Singh, Rakesh Kumar
• Foundations of Library and Information Science by Richard Rubin
• Foundations of Library and Information Science by P Kaushik
• Foundation of Library and Information Science by H K Srivastava
• Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science by Allen Kent
• Encyclopaedia of Library and Information Science by Ravikanth Sagwan
• Dictionary for Library and Information Science by Joan Reitz
• Applied Research in Library and Information Science by G Devarajan

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Study Plan

• Formulate a systematic study plan and follow it thoroughly
• Follow the syllabus while preparing the study plan
• Keep track of points and key words
• Go through reference books meant for the exam
• Practice with the aid of previous year question papers

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of Kuvempu University M.Sc in Library & Information Science Entrance Exam can be obtained from the official website of the University.

Score Validity

The score validity of Kuvempu University M.Sc in Library & Information Science Entrance Exam will be only for 1 year.