Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) is a graduate degree for those intending to seek a professional career in libraries, and information centers. Completing this degree usually requires the candidate to complete a Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS). However, some institutions/universities of learning admit students in MLIS Course programs based on undergraduate degrees in any stream like BA, B. Com, BCA, B.Sc, B. Tech, etc.
MLIS Course Minimum Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s of Library and Information Science (BLIS), But some universities offer MLIS Courses directly after Graduation in any stream.
- Entrance Exam: Some institutions may require you to pass an entrance exam or interview.
- Experience: In some cases, prior experience in the library or information science field is a plus but not mandatory.
- MLIS Degree Duration: The MLIS program typically spans one year, though some universities offer it as a two-year course for students admitted directly after completing their undergraduate degree. For those who have already completed a BLIS degree, the MLIS is generally a one-year program.
MLISc Core Subjects
- Information Organization & Retrieval
- Cataloging & Classification
- Digital Libraries & Emerging Technologies
- Information Technology in Libraries
- Research Methods in Library Science
- Library and Information Center Management
- Archival Studies
- Data Science in Information Systems
- Electives: Specialized courses may include Digital Archiving, Knowledge Management, Academic Libraries, Public Libraries, and more.
Career after MLIS Degree
Graduates of an MLIS program often pursue careers as:
- Librarians (Public, Academic, School, Special Libraries )
- Information Managers
- Archivists
- Digital Librarians
- Knowledge Managers
- Research and Data Analysts
List of universities that offer MLIS Degree Courses
Here is a list of 21 universities in India that offer a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program
- University of Delhi (DU) – Delhi
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU) – Varanasi
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) – Delhi
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) – Aligarh
- Panjab University – Chandigarh
- University of Calcutta – Kolkata
- University of Madras – Chennai
- Annamalai University – Tamil Nadu
- Jadavpur University – Kolkata
- University of Mumbai – Mumbai
- Dr. Harisingh Gour University – Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
- University of Mysore – Mysuru
- IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) – New Delhi (Distance Education)
- Karnatak University – Dharwad
- Guru Nanak Dev University – Amritsar
- Osmania University – Hyderabad
- Rajasthan University – Jaipur
- Mahatma Gandhi Central University – Bihar
- University of Kerala – Thiruvananthapuram
- Vikram University – Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Patna University, Patna
These universities provide diverse formats (regular, distance, or online learning) for the MLIS course, offering flexibility to students.
We offer BLIS and MLIS courses in Regular and Online modes with recognized universities from UGC.
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- MMHAP University Patna: Only the BLISc course is available in regular mode with fees of Rs 18000.
- Maglayatan University, Aligarh: BLIS and MLIS courses are available in online and distance mode, with fees of Rs 21000 and Rs 23000 respectively.
- Swami Vivekanand University, Merrut UP: BLIS and MLIS Courses are available with fees of 18000 and 20000 respectively.
- Dr. Preeti Global University, Shivpur: BLIS and MLIS Courses are available with fees of 19000 and 20000 respectively.
- Sikkim Skill University, Sikkim: BLIS and MLIS Courses are available in regular mode with fees of 22000 and 25000 respectively.
If you’re considering pursuing this degree, I’d be happy to help explore programs or further details based on your current qualifications.
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