Rabindranath Tagore University Bhopal B.Lib.I.Sc : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc at Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal is INR 20,500, comprising tuition fee of INR 15,000, examination fee of INR 4,000, and a one-time alumni fee of INR 1,500. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 72,000 per year separately. Confirm the current fee structure at rntu.ac.in before applying.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university to be eligible for B.Lib.I.Sc at RNTU Bhopal. There is no mandatory entrance examination and admission is merit-based on graduation marks. Candidates from arts, science, commerce, or any professional background are eligible. Minimum marks requirement may apply as per RNTU norms. Confirm current eligibility criteria at rntu.ac.in.

Ans. The 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc at RNTU Bhopal covers library organisation and management, cataloguing and classification, reference and information services, library automation and digital library systems, information retrieval, bibliography and indexing, and library legislation. The programme includes practical sessions on library software and a project component alongside theory papers across two semesters.

Ans. B.Lib.I.Sc graduates from RNTU Bhopal can work as library assistants, junior librarians, cataloguers, and information officers in school libraries, college libraries, public libraries, and special libraries in government and corporate organisations. Graduates may also pursue M.Lib.I.Sc for higher roles such as senior librarian or information officer. Central and state government library recruitment exams are open to B.Lib.I.Sc graduates from a recognised university.

Ans. B.Lib.I.Sc is a recognised undergraduate professional degree at RNTU Bhopal, granted under UGC guidelines. It is distinct from a diploma in library science and qualifies holders for library assistant and junior librarian posts in government and private institutions. The degree is 1 year in duration and requires a graduation degree for eligibility. It differs from the 2-year M.Lib.I.Sc postgraduate programme and is valued for entry-level library career roles.

Ans. B.Lib.I.Sc students at RNTU Bhopal are eligible for the GoI Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students at scholarships.gov.in, the Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) for merit students with family income below INR 8,00,000, and the Madhya Pradesh State Scholarship at scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in for MP-domicile students. RNTU also offers institutional merit concessions. Confirm current scholarship availability at rntu.ac.in.