COCAS Patna M.Lib.I.Sc : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary
Stream: Information Science
Duration: 1 Year
Course: M.Lib.
Course Type: Graduation
Master of Library and Information Science is a professional postgraduate course that covers an advanced study of the principles and practices of Library Science and Library Administration along with the current technologies involved therein. Also termed as MLIS, the course essentially includes the study of collection management, information systems and technology, research methods, cataloguing and classification, preservation, reference, statistics, database management, information architecture and knowledge management, etc.
Top Institutes offering MLIS Course are:
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore
University of Lucknow
Although most institutes in the country offer the program as a 1-year course, the University of Calcutta offers it as 2-year course of study. Successful postgraduates of the course in India are offered an average monthly salary ranging between INR 16, 000 and 50,000.

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MLIS: Course Highlights

Given here are the basic highlights of the course.

Name of the course	M.Lib. and Information Science
Course Level	Graduation
Duration	1 year, full-time/ Distance learning
Stream	Information Science
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	Graduation in any stream
Admission Process	Direct admission/ Entrance exam + Group Discussion/Personal Interview
Average Course Fee	INR 1K to 5 Lacs
Average Starting Salary	INR 2 to 25 Lacs
Top Recruiting Companies	ICAR, CSIR, DRDO, ICSSR, ICHR, ICMR, ICFRE, WHO, UNESCO, UNO, World Bank, School, College, Universities, Central Government Libraries, National Museum and Archives, Foreign Embassies, High Commissions, newspaper libraries, News Channels, Libraries of Radio Stations, etc.

MLIS: What is it about?

The course aims to prepare eligible candidates to adequately and productively act as data experts in libraries and data roles.Aspirants have to design and develop information systems, contribute to the discipline of Library and Information science in terms of research and teaching.

MLIS Course teaches students to evaluate situations to determine the best technical solution and effectively utilize technology to add value to the field. They are also familiarised with techniques to assess how changing technologies impact the field.

Master of Library and Information Science degree holders have great employemt opportunities in Archiving, Cataloguing, Computer, data and Information system, Indexing, Research, Information architecture, metadata architecture, preservation administration and conservation, etc.

MLIS Students are taught to conduct original research that advances the field’s knowledge base and candidate’s professional knowledge. They have to assess user information needs in order to determine what is needed to improve service in the discipline and also, develop and implement information and instructional services to address specific needs.

Advance Courses in this study are: M.Phil (Library and Information Science) and Ph.D. (Library and Information Science).

MLIS: Top Institutes

The average tuition fee charged in India for the course ranges around INR 5 lacs for private institutes, but is as low as INR 1,000 for government institutes.

Listed below are some of the top institutes in India that offer M.Lib. and Information Science, along with the corresponding details.

SR.NO.	COLLEGE/INSTITUTE	STATE	TUITION FEES IN INR	ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA	ADMISSION PROCEDURE
1.	Lovely Professional University, [LPU] Jalandhar	Jalandhar, Punjab	59,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
2.	Guru Nanak Dev University, [GNDU] Amritsar	Amritsar, Punjab	27,465	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
3.	Pondicherry University,	Puducherry	23,500	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
4.	Hindustan University, Chennai	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	24,500	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
5.	Manipal Institute of Technology, [MIT] Manipal	Manipal, Karnataka	86,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
6.	University of Kashmir, Srinagar	Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir	18,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
7.	Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management,	West Sikkim Malabassey, Sikkim	6,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
8.	Panjab University, Chandigarh	Chandigarh, Punjab	46,560	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
9.	Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj, [CSJM] Kanpur University, Kanpur	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh	48,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
10.	Sambalpur University Institute of Information Technology, [SUIIT]	Orissa Sambalpur, Orissa	9,244	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
11.	Bundelkhand University, Jhansi	Jhansi, Rajasthan	20,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
12.	Osmania University, Hyderabad	Hyderabad, Telangana	4,020	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
13.	Galgotias University, Noida	Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh	32,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
14.	Aligarh Muslim University, [AMU] Aligarh	Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh	11,855	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
15.	Sri Venkateswara University, [SVU] Tirupati	Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh	6,315	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
16.	Devi Ahilya Bai University, Indore	Indore, Madhya Pradesh	52,500	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
17.	Bharath University, Chennai	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	1,50,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
18.	Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, [GGU] Bilaspur	Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh	6,180	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
19.	Sri Krishnadevaraya University, [SKU] Anantapur	Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh	8,400	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
20.	Jiwaji University, Gwalior	Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh	12,260	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.

MLIS: Eligibility

As a minimum criterion of eligibility, aspiring candidates need to have completed graduation in any stream with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

Often, candidates are required to qualify an institute-level entrance test for admission to the course.

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MLIS: Admission Process

Process of admission to the course may vary across institutes. Some institutes conduct their own entrance exams for admission, while some select students on the basis of their score at the level of graduation, completed from a recognized college/university.

MLIS: Syllabus and Course Structure

A paper-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.

Paper I: Foundations of Library and Information Science	Paper II: Library Management
Library and Society	Schools of Management
Historical overview of library development	Planning and Management
Information and Information Science	Acquisition
Dr. S.R. Ranganathan	Serials Management
Types of Libraries	Technical Processing
Library co-operation, resource sharing, library networking	Storage and Maintenance
Professional Associations in Library and Information Science	Library Services
Factors affecting library development	Financial Management
Paper III: Library Classification	Paper IV: Library Cataloguing
Knowledge Organization	Library Catalogue: definitions, need, purpose
Library Classification	Catalogue
General Principles and Theory	Document Description
Types and features of Classification Schemes	Catalogue codes
Library Classification Schemes	Subject Cataloguing
Special Classification Schemes	Cataloguing standards including ISBD, ISBN, ISSN, MARC, CCF, ISO 2079.
Organizations and Institutions in Classification	Practical aspects of cataloguing
Current developments / trends in classification	Cataloguing in the Internet and digital era, metadata, web OPAC
Paper V: Reference Services and Sources	Paper VI: Information Services and Systems
Reference Service	Information Service
Types of Services	Information Sources
Reference Process	Information Processing
Reference Librarian	Information Dissemination
Reference Service Delivery	In-house Information Products
Reference Sources	Documentation and Information Centers
Categories of Reference Sources	Information Systems
Reference Services and Sources in Electronic Era	Commercial Information Vendors
Paper VII: Computer Application to Library Work	Practical
Introduction to Computers	Classification
Hardware	Cataloguing
Software Concepts	Abstracting and Indexing
Computer applications to Library and Information Work	Reference Service
Information and Communication Technology	Submission of a term paper
Networks and Networking	Reference Service
Managerial aspects of Computerization	Submission of a term paper
Digital Library	Computer

MLIS: Career Prospects

Qualified Librarians are lucratively hired in fields such as universities and colleges, court houses, public schools, law offices, museums, local library buildings, showcasing, web content administration and plan, administration, database improvement, reference device advancement, data frameworks and distribution, internet coordination, and such.

Some of the popular areas of employment for such postgraduates include:

Public/government libraries
News agencies
Foreign embassies
Photo/film libraries
Information /Documentation centers
Information Handling divisions
Museums and galleries

Such professionals are hired in capacities such as Deputy Librarian, Academic Librarian, Electronic Resources Librarian, Information Architect, Integrated Library System Application Specialist, Junior Librarian/Assistant Librarian, Junior Information Analyst, Library Attendant, Librarian, Metadata Librarian, Research Instruction Librarian, Teacher Librarian, etc.

Successful postgraduates interested in pursuing higher studies in the discipline may go for pursuing higher studies, such as Ph.D. and M.Phil. in the subject.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to such postgraduates are tabulated below, along with the salaries and job responsibilities associated with each.

Master of Library [M.Lib.] and Information Science

Job Title	Job Description	Average Annual Salary in INR
Academic Librarian	Academic Librarians work to bolster a school's or college’s educational modules by managing academic material-related repositories.	1,21,528 – 6,09,668
Information Architect	An information Architect gives positive client experience by arranging and planning data structures for sites and web applications. A degree in data innovation, MIS or Engineering is needed for the position.	8,95,328 - 2,859,708
Library Attendant	They accumulate records, sort and hold books, and issue and get library materials, for example, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. They locate library materials for credit, and supplant material in racking territory, stacks, or documents by specific proof numbers and titles. Also, they enroll supporters to allow them to get books, periodicals, and other study material.	1,28,858 – 6,59,796

Course Details

At the postgraduate level College of Commerce, Arts & Science offers a cluster of courses in various fields of Science, Arts, Commerce, Library Science and Postgraduate Diploma.

The M.Sc (Master of Science) degree program is offered in six different specializations namely Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany and Zoology. The duration for each of the M.Sc courses is two years each.

Candidates who wish to seek admission to the M.Sc program must hold a B.Sc degree in a relevant discipline of Science to be considered eligible for admission. However, candidates who wish to seek admission to the M.Sc in Biotechnology course must hold a B.Sc in Biotechnology or a Graduation degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate to be considered eligible for admission.

Admission to all the M.Sc courses barring M.Sc in Biotechnology is done on the basis of merit of candidates in the qualifying Bachelor’s degree examination. Admission to M.Sc. in Biotechnology is done on the basis of performance of candidates in the Entrance Test which is conducted by the institute.

M.A. (Master of Arts) and Master of Commerce (M.Com) aspirants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline of Arts or Commerce to be considered eligible to take part in the process of admission.

The institute also offers Master of Library Science (MLIS) degree programme for a duration of two years. Aspiring candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science to be considered eligible for admission. Admission is done on the basis of performance of candidates in the Entrance Test conducted by the institute.

Post Graduate Diploma program in the field of Clinical Research is offered by the institute which lasts for a duration of one year. Aspiring candidates must be an Honours Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate to be considered eligible for admission. Admission to the PG Diploma programme is done on the basis of performance of candidates in the Entrance Test.

List of PG courses offered at College of Commerce, Arts & Science, Patna:

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Duration	Selection Process
M.Sc.	Biotechnology	B.Sc Biotechnology, Hons. Graduate in any discipline with 55% marks.	2 Years	Entrance Test
	Physics	B.Sc. in relevant discipline		Merit in Qualifying Examination
	Chemistry
	Mathematics
	Botany
	Zoology
M.A.	Economics	Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline	2 Years	Merit in Qualifying Examination
	Political Science
	English
	Hindi
	Geography
	Sociology
	History
	Psychology
M.Com.	Commerce	Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline	2 Years	Merit in Qualifying Examination
MLIS	Library and Information Science	Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science	2 Years	Entrance Test
PG Diploma	Clinical Research	Hons. Graduate in any discipline with atleast 45% marks.	1 Year	Entrance Test