MG University B.Lib.I.Sc : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) is a 1-year full-time professional degree programme offered through affiliated colleges of Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, structured across 2 semesters. Despite its name, this is a post-graduate level professional qualification that requires a bachelor's degree for admission. The programme covers library management, knowledge organisation (classification and cataloguing), information sources and services, information technology applications in libraries, digital libraries, and emerging technologies such as AI and RFID in library settings. Total fees at affiliated colleges range from approximately Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 31,450 for the full programme, making it an affordable professional qualification. Admission is merit-based through MGU's Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) with no entrance exam required. The course is popular among graduates seeking careers as librarians in schools, colleges, public libraries, and special libraries, and is a mandatory qualification for appointment as a librarian in most educational institutions in Kerala.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are upcoming. The MGU PG CAP 2026 (under which B.Lib.I.Sc. admissions are processed) is expected to commence in June 2026, with allotments and admissions completing by September 2026. Students must register on the CAP portal (cap.mgu.ac.in) once the schedule is announced.

Key Points

• The B.Lib.I.Sc. programme at MGU was revised with a new OBE (Outcome-Based Education) syllabus effective from 2023 admissions, aligning it with modern library and information science practices.
• The programme includes practical courses in Knowledge Organisation (DDC Classification and Cataloguing), and hands-on training in library automation software (Koha), digital library software (GSDL/DSpace), and reference management tools (Zotero).
• The revised curriculum incorporates emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, RFID, and Virtual Reality applications in libraries.
• Graduates are eligible for appointment as librarians in government-aided and self-financing colleges, schools, and public libraries in Kerala, where B.Lib.I.Sc. is a mandatory qualification as per UGC and Kerala government norms.
• The programme is offered at select affiliated colleges of MGU including St. Berchmans College, Changanassery (30 seats) and St. Peter's College, Kolenchery (24 seats), among others.

MGU B.Lib.I.Sc Fees

Fee Structure

• The fee of Rs. 31,450 is the total tuition fee as reported for St. Berchmans College, Changanassery. Fees may vary across different affiliated colleges offering this programme.
• University examination fees are subject to a 5% annual increase as per MGU orders (latest order for 2025-26 issued in April 2025).
• Hostel facility is optional and available at select affiliated colleges. It is not mandatory for the B.Lib.I.Sc. programme.
• Caution deposit (if collected) is refundable at the time of leaving the institution, subject to no dues.
• No formal EMI facility is offered by the university; individual colleges may allow instalment-based payment of college-level fees.

MGU B.Lib.I.Sc Admission 2026

MGU PG CAP 2026 - Admission Schedule (B.Lib.I.Sc. and all PG Programmes)

• The above dates are tentative and based on the MGU PG CAP 2025 schedule pattern (Supplementary Allotment I: Aug 4, 2025; Closing of admissions: Sep 12, 2025). Official dates for 2026 will be published at cap.mgu.ac.in.

Entrance Exams (No Separate Entrance Exam for B.Lib.I.Sc.)

B.Lib.I.Sc. admission at MGU-affiliated colleges is purely merit-based through the CAP portal. No separate entrance examination is conducted for this programme. Admission is based on marks obtained in the qualifying UG degree examination.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold any UG degree from Mahatma Gandhi University or an equivalent degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Part I, Part II, and Part III (including subsidiary/complementary subjects).
• SC/ST candidates are eligible with a pass in the qualifying UG degree examination without any minimum percentage requirement.
• The medium of instruction, examination, and all academic activities is English.

Admission Process

• Register on the MGU CAP portal (cap.mgu.ac.in) once the PG CAP 2026 schedule is announced.
• Upload required documents including UG degree mark sheets/provisional certificate, community certificate (if applicable), and other relevant certificates.
• Submit college and course preferences (options) in order of priority on the CAP portal.
• Allotment is made based on merit (UG degree marks), reservation norms, and options submitted.
• Candidates allotted a seat must pay the university fee online and report to the allotted college within the stipulated dates for admission.
• Candidates not satisfied with the allotment may participate in subsequent supplementary allotments or rank list-based admissions.

MGU B.Lib.I.Sc Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• E-Grantz is the primary scholarship for SC/ST/OEC students in Kerala and covers tuition fees and a maintenance allowance. Applications are submitted through the college at the beginning of the academic year.
• For Central Government scholarships (NSP), the application window typically opens in October-November each year on the National Scholarship Portal.
• Students are advised to apply for scholarships immediately after admission, as deadlines are typically within the first few months of the academic year.