Bachelor in Library and Information Science at Patna University: overview

Patna University, Patna, Bihar, offers Bachelor in Library and Information Science as a 1-year undergraduate degree. There are 40 seats in each batch.

Patna University is a other institute, founded in 1917. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Patna University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Bachelor in Library and Information Science fees at Patna University

Patna University has not published a fee for Bachelor in Library and Information Science on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 1 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

Bachelor in Library and Information Science eligibility

To get into Bachelor in Library and Information Science, 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 Patna University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to Bachelor in Library and Information Science at Patna University

In most years, admission follows these steps:

  1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
  3. Apply to Patna University on its website (pup.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.

Bachelor in Library and Information Science placements at Patna University

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a median package of ₹3.6 lakh at Patna University. 120 of 6,000 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.

Is Bachelor in Library and Information Science at Patna University right for you?

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

  • Do the subjects of Bachelor in Library and Information Science genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
  • What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
  • Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
  • How does Patna University compare with other colleges offering B.Lib.I.Sc in and around Patna?

Bachelor in Library and Information Science at Patna University: FAQs

How long is Bachelor in Library and Information Science at Patna University?

Bachelor in Library and Information Science at Patna University is a 1-year full-time undergraduate course.

How many seats are there in Bachelor in Library and Information Science at Patna University?

Patna University has 40 seats in Bachelor in Library and Information Science each year.

What is the eligibility for Bachelor in Library and Information Science?

You usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

Is Patna University a government or private college?

Patna University is a other institute, founded in 1917, located in Patna, Bihar.