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Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc] From Tripura University, West Tripura

West Tripura, TripuraCentral UniversityEstd 1987NAAC Grade B

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Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc]

total fees: ₹17,300

1 YearFull TimeOn Campus

Years	year 1
Total Year Wise fees	₹17,300
Semester	1	2
Total Fees	₹9150	₹8150
Tuition fees	₹9150	₹8150

Tripura University Upcoming Application Dates 2024

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Important Events

Events	Dates
CUET- PG Registration Timeline	Tentative Dec 26, 2024 - Feb 10, 2025
CUET- PG Admit Card Date	Tentative Mar 07, 2025
CUET- PG Exam Date	Tentative Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025
CUET-PG results	Tentative Apr 13, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
CUET- PG Registration Timeline	Tentative Dec 26, 2024 - Feb 10, 2025
CUET- PG Admit Card Date	Tentative Mar 07, 2025
CUET- PG Exam Date	Tentative Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025
CUET-PG results	Tentative Apr 13, 2025

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Tripura University, CUET PG Cutoff 2022

The CUET PG 2022 cutoff marks for the Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc] at Tripura University was 98 for the General category.

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Round 1	98

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Course Description

Master of Library and Information Science Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary
Stream: Information Science
Duration: 1 Year
Course: M.Lib.
Course Type: Graduation
Master of Library and Information Science is a professional postgraduate course that covers an advanced study of the principles and practices of Library Science and Library Administration along with the current technologies involved therein. Also termed as MLIS, the course essentially includes the study of collection management, information systems and technology, research methods, cataloguing and classification, preservation, reference, statistics, database management, information architecture and knowledge management, etc.

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Although most institutes in the country offer the program as a 1-year course, the University of Calcutta offers it as 2-year course of study. Successful postgraduates of the course in India are offered an average monthly salary ranging between INR 16, 000 and 50,000.

M.Lib. in Information Science: Course Highlights

Given here are the basic highlights of the course.

Name of the course	M.Lib. and Information Science
Course Level	Graduation
Duration	1 year, full-time/ Distance learning
Stream	Information Science
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	Graduation in any stream
Admission Process	Direct admission/ Entrance exam + Group Discussion/Personal Interview
Average Course Fee	INR 1K to 5 Lacs
Average Starting Salary	INR 2 to 25 Lacs
Top Recruiting Companies	ICAR, CSIR, DRDO, ICSSR, ICHR, ICMR, ICFRE, WHO, UNESCO, UNO, World Bank, School, College, Universities, Central Government Libraries, National Museum and Archives, Foreign Embassies, High Commissions, newspaper libraries, News Channels, Libraries of Radio Stations, etc.

M.Lib. and Information Science: Course Objectives

Listed here are some of the principle objectives of the course.

The course aims to prepare eligible candidates to:

adequately and productively act as data experts in libraries and data roles.
design and develop information systems.
contribute to the discipline of Library and Information science in terms of research and teaching.
evaluate situations to determine the best technical solution.
effectively utilize technology to add value to the field.
assess how changing technologies impact the field.
leverage the evolving sphere of knowledge from relevant fields to guide decisions and practices.
conduct original research that advances the field’s knowledge base and candidate’s professional knowledge.
assess user information needs in order to determine what is needed to improve service in the discipline.
develop and implement information and instructional services to address specific needs.
demonstrate leadership in the provision of information and instructional services.

Top Institutes offering M.Lib. and Information Science

The average tuition fee charged in India for the course ranges around INR 5 lacs for private institutes, but is as low as INR 1,000 for government institutes.

Listed below are some of the top institutes in India that offer M.Lib. and Information Science, along with the corresponding details.

SR.NO.	COLLEGE/INSTITUTE	STATE	TUITION FEES IN INR	ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA	ADMISSION PROCEDURE
1.	Lovely Professional University, [LPU] Jalandhar	Jalandhar, Punjab	59,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
2.	Guru Nanak Dev University, [GNDU] Amritsar	Amritsar, Punjab	27,465	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
3.	Pondicherry University,	Puducherry	23,500	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
4.	Hindustan University, Chennai	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	24,500	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
5.	Manipal Institute of Technology, [MIT] Manipal	Manipal, Karnataka	86,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
6.	University of Kashmir, Srinagar	Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir	18,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
7.	Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management,	West Sikkim Malabassey, Sikkim	6,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
8.	Panjab University, Chandigarh	Chandigarh, Punjab	46,560	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
9.	Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj, [CSJM] Kanpur University, Kanpur	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh	48,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
10.	Sambalpur University Institute of Information Technology, [SUIIT]	Orissa Sambalpur, Orissa	9,244	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
11.	Bundelkhand University, Jhansi	Jhansi, Rajasthan	20,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
12.	Osmania University, Hyderabad	Hyderabad, Telangana	4,020	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
13.	Galgotias University, Noida	Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh	32,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
14.	Aligarh Muslim University, [AMU] Aligarh	Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh	11,855	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
15.	Sri Venkateswara University, [SVU] Tirupati	Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh	6,315	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
16.	Devi Ahilya Bai University, Indore	Indore, Madhya Pradesh	52,500	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
17.	Bharath University, Chennai	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	1,50,000	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
18.	Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, [GGU] Bilaspur	Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh	6,180	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
19.	Sri Krishnadevaraya University, [SKU] Anantapur	Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh	8,400	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.
20.	Jiwaji University, Gwalior	Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh	12,260	Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50%	Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test.

Eligibility for M.Lib. and Information Science

As a minimum criterion of eligibility, aspiring candidates need to have completed graduation in any stream with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

Often, candidates are required to qualify an institute-level entrance test for admission to the course.

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M.Lib. and Information Science: Admission Process

Process of admission to the course may vary across institutes. Some institutes conduct their own entrance exams for admission, while some select students on the basis of their score at the level of graduation, completed from a recognized college/university.

M.Lib. and Information Science: Syllabus and Course Structure

A paper-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.

Paper I: Foundations of Library and Information Science
Library and Society
Historical overview of library development
Information and Information Science
Dr. S.R. Ranganathan
Types of Libraries
Library co-operation, resource sharing, library networking
Professional Associations in Library and Information Science
Factors affecting library development
Paper II: Library Management
Schools of Management
Planning and Management
Acquisition
Serials Management
Technical Processing
Storage and Maintenance
Library Services
Financial Management
Paper III: Library Classification
Knowledge Organization
Library Classification
General Principles and Theory
Types and features of Classification Schemes
Library Classification Schemes
Special Classification Schemes
Organizations and Institutions in Classification
Current developments / trends in classification
Paper IV: Library Cataloguing
Library Catalogue: definitions, need, purpose
Catalogue
Document Description
Catalogue codes
Subject Cataloguing
Cataloguing standards including ISBD, ISBN, ISSN, MARC, CCF, ISO 2079.
Practical aspects of cataloguing
Cataloguing in the Internet and digital era, metadata, web OPAC
Paper V: Reference Services and Sources
Reference Service
Types of Services
Reference Process
Reference Librarian
Reference Service Delivery
Reference Sources
Categories of Reference Sources
Reference Services and Sources in Electronic Era
Paper VI: Information Services and Systems
Information Service
Information Sources
Information Processing
Information Dissemination
In-house Information Products
Documentation and Information Centers
Information Systems
Commercial Information Vendors
Paper VII: Computer Application to Library Work
Introduction to Computers
Hardware
Software Concepts
Computer applications to Library and Information Work
Information and Communication Technology
Networks and Networking
Managerial aspects of Computerization
Digital Library
Practical
Classification
Cataloguing
Abstracting and Indexing
Reference Service
Submission of a term paper
Computer.

M.Lib. and Information Science: Career Prospects

Qualified Librarians are lucratively hired in fields such as universities and colleges, court houses, public schools, law offices, museums, local library buildings, showcasing, web content administration and plan, administration, database improvement, reference device advancement, data frameworks and distribution, internet coordination, and such.

Some of the popular areas of employment for such postgraduates include:

Public/government libraries
News agencies
Foreign embassies
Photo/film libraries
Information /Documentation centers
Information Handling divisions
Museums and galleries

Such professionals are hired in capacities such as Deputy Librarian, Academic Librarian, Electronic Resources Librarian, Information Architect, Integrated Library System Application Specialist, Junior Librarian/Assistant Librarian, Junior Information Analyst, Library Attendant, Librarian, Metadata Librarian, Research Instruction Librarian, Teacher Librarian, etc.

Successful postgraduates interested in pursuing higher studies in the discipline may go for pursuing higher studies, such as Ph.D. and M.Phil. in the subject.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to such postgraduates are tabulated below, along with the salaries and job responsibilities associated with each.

Master of Library [M.Lib.] and Information Science

Job Title	Job Description	Average Annual Salary in INR
Academic Librarian	Academic Librarians work to bolster a school's or college’s educational modules by managing academic material-related repositories.	1,21,528 – 6,09,668
Information Architect	An information Architect gives positive client experience by arranging and planning data structures for sites and web applications. A degree in data innovation, MIS or Engineering is needed for the position.	8,95,328 - 2,859,708
Library Attendant	They accumulate records, sort and hold books, and issue and get library materials, for example, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. They locate library materials for credit, and supplant material in racking territory, stacks, or documents by specific proof numbers and titles. Also, they enroll supporters to allow them to get books, periodicals, and other study material.	1,28,858 – 6,59,796

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking to get admission in a program must have a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.

Course Details

MA Course details are given below.

Duration	2 years
Type	Full time
Specializations	History, Mathematics, Journalism and Mass communication, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Bengali, English, Hindi, Kokborok, Sanskrit, Linguistic and tribal language, and Economics

Eligibility

Candidates should have passed B.A in the respective subjects from a recognized institution
Candidates appearing/ appeared the final semester examination in BA with respective subjects can also apply.
Candidates with bachelor's degree in any discipline can apply for MA in linguistics and Tribal languages and for MA in journalism and mass communication
Candidates with PG diploma in Kokborok can also apply for MA in Kokborok.

Selection Criteria

Selections in MA programs will be strictly based on the Mark's obtained during graduation. University will release a Merit list accordingly.

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