Diploma in Library and Information Science (D.Lib.I.Sc.) at Kurukshetra University

Kurukshetra University, Panchkula, Haryana, offers Diploma in Library and Information Science (D.Lib.I.Sc.) as a 1-year diploma degree. Fees for the full course come to ₹5,200 (roughly ₹5,000 a year).

Kurukshetra University is a other institute, founded in 1956. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Kurukshetra University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. 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 Kurukshetra University before you pay anything.

To get into Diploma in Library and Information Science (D.Lib.I.Sc.), you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Kurukshetra University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Kurukshetra University on its website (sddgpi.com) 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.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a median package of ₹5.3 lakh and a highest package of ₹20 lakh at Kurukshetra University. 113 of 319 students were placed that year. 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.

Kurukshetra University runs 4 UGD specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Diploma in Yoga
• Diploma in Yoga and Applied Philosophy (Morning)
• Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Online

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Library and Information Science (D.Lib.I.Sc.) genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹5,200 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 Kurukshetra University compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Panchkula?