Farook College (Autonomous), Kozhikode, Kerala, offers a two-year Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc], affiliated to University of Calicut. The programme covers library management, information science, digital library systems, cataloguing and classification, reference and information services, knowledge organisation, and research methodology. Total programme fees are Rs. 6,455 for the two-year programme. Farook College holds NAAC Grade A++ (2025) and NIRF Ranking 82 (2025). Farook College ranks 68 in Collegedunia's 2026 India Arts Colleges list.
Admission to M.Lib.I.Sc 2026-27 is through merit-based PG admission at Farook College; eligibility requires a bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Applications are typically invited in June-July 2026.
Farook College M.Lib.I.Sc admission for 2026-27 is expected through the college's PG merit admission process. Monitor farookcollege.ac.in for the official application schedule and eligibility criteria for 2026-27.
Key Points
- Two-year M.Lib.I.Sc affiliated to University of Calicut; aided programme with government-regulated fees.
- Total fees of Rs. 6,455 for the two-year programme; among the most affordable library science PG programmes in Kerala.
- NAAC Grade A++ (2025) college; Department of Library and Information Science has been offering M.Lib.I.Sc since 2013.
- Eligibility: Any bachelor's degree from a recognised university; no entrance exam.
- Graduates qualify for senior librarian and information professional roles in colleges, government libraries, and corporate knowledge centres.
Farook College MLISc Fees
MLISc Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Academic Fee (Year 1) | Rs. 3,228 |
| Annual Academic Fee (Year 2) | Rs. 3,227 |
| Total Fees | Rs. 6,455 |
- Total fees of Rs. 6,455 cover the full two-year aided M.Lib.I.Sc programme; regulated by the University of Calicut and the Kerala government.
- Registration fee (Rs. 400 for general category, Rs. 175 for SC/ST) is collected at application; not part of the academic fee above.
- Hostel charges are levied separately; contact the college for current rates.
Farook College MLISc Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Farook College M.Lib.I.Sc Application (Tentative) | June to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Merit List / Interview (Tentative) | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| M.Lib.I.Sc Classes Commence (Tentative) | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
- M.Lib.I.Sc admission at Farook College is merit-based on graduation marks; no entrance examination is required.
- Eligibility: Any bachelor's degree from a recognised university (any stream); no minimum percentage specified for general eligibility.
- Monitor farookcollege.ac.in for the official PG application schedule for 2026-27.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass in any Bachelor's degree (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, BLib, or equivalent) from a university recognised by the University of Calicut.
- B.Lib.I.Sc holders are the primary applicants; other graduates from any recognised university are also eligible as per University of Calicut norms.
- No minimum percentage is specified for eligibility; final selection is merit-based on graduation marks.
Admission Process
- Monitor farookcollege.ac.in for the M.Lib.I.Sc 2026-27 PG application announcement (typically opens in June-July).
- Submit the application form online or offline as per the college's PG admission notification.
- Upload required documents: graduation degree certificate, marksheets, community certificate (if applicable).
- Merit list is prepared based on graduation marks; check the selection list on farookcollege.ac.in.
- Report to Farook College on the joining date with original documents and pay the fee.
Farook College MLISc Scholarships 2026
MLISc Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (NSP) | Full or partial tuition reimbursement | Students from notified minority communities; family income below Rs. 2.5 Lakhs per annum |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship | JRF Rs. 37,000/month; SRF Rs. 42,000/month | Students from notified minority communities pursuing M.Phil/PhD at University Grants Commission recognised institutions; check UGC website for current status and eligibility |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Excellence (NSP) | Rs. 12,000 per year | Top 20 percentile of Class 12 board; family income below Rs. 4.5 Lakhs |
| State Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (Kerala) | Varies by scheme | Kerala domicile students; applied through eGranthalaya portal |
- Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities is applicable to PG programmes; apply at scholarships.gov.in within the annual deadline.
- Kerala state scholarship schemes are accessible through eGranthalaya.kerala.gov.in; check the portal for PG-specific schemes and eligibility.
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