Varu Institute of Professional Studies Lucknow B.Lib.I.Sc : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Bachelor of Library and Information Science at VIPS Lucknow is a 1-year full-time programme affiliated to the University of Lucknow. The degree is awarded by the University of Lucknow on successful completion of all examinations and programme requirements. A University of Lucknow-affiliated B.Lib degree is recognised by state government bodies for library recruitment examinations conducted at the district and state level in Uttar Pradesh.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. SC/ST and PwD candidates qualify with 45% aggregate. Students in the final year of their bachelor’s programme may apply provisionally. Admission is merit-based on qualifying degree marks, with a university entrance test conducted if there are more applicants than available seats in the programme.

Ans. The total fee for the 1-year B.Lib programme at VIPS Lucknow is INR 1,83,600, covering all tuition-related charges for the programme year. Hostel accommodation and other living expenses are not included and must be arranged separately. SC/ST/OBC-NCL students who meet the income criteria may apply for the UP Post Matric Scholarship to get the tuition fee reimbursed through the state scholarship portal.

Ans. Admission to the B.Lib programme at VIPS Lucknow is processed through the University of Lucknow centralised admission portal at lkouniv.ac.in. Candidates register online, fill the application form, and upload documents. Merit is determined by marks in the qualifying bachelor’s degree. If the university notifies an entrance test, candidates must appear for it and qualify to be considered for the merit list and final seat allotment.

Ans. B.Lib graduates are eligible for positions such as library assistant, junior librarian, cataloguer, and information officer in schools, colleges, public libraries, and government departments. In Uttar Pradesh, library staff recruitment is conducted by various state government departments and public sector bodies. The University of Lucknow-affiliated B.Lib degree also serves as a stepping stone to the M.Lib programme for career advancement in academic and special libraries.

Ans. Yes. SC/ST/OBC-NCL students with family income below INR 2 lakh per year can apply for the UP Post Matric Scholarship, which reimburses the full tuition fee. Applications are submitted annually on scholarships.up.gov.in. Central government scholarships under the National Scholarship Portal are also available for eligible students based on income and category criteria. Students must renew applications each academic year to continue receiving these scholarship benefits.