Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) at IGNOU

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) at IGNOU in Delhi, Delhi is a 1-year undergraduate programme. The total fee on record is ₹7,900, which works out to about ₹8,000 a year.

IGNOU is a other institute, founded in 1985. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IGNOU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IGNOU before you pay anything.

For admission to Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.), you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IGNOU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to IGNOU on its website (ignou.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a placement rate of Between 70% and 80%, an average package of ₹8 lakh and a highest package of ₹16 lakh at IGNOU. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IGNOU runs 2 B.Lib.I.Sc specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (B.Lib.I.Sc.)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹7,900 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IGNOU compare with other colleges offering B.Lib.I.Sc in and around Delhi?