Diploma in Library and Information Science at United Public Service College

If you are looking at Diploma in Library and Information Science, United Public Service College runs it as a 1-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 72 seats a year.

United Public Service College is a private institute, founded in 2019. This page brings together what is on record for this course at United Public Service College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

United Public Service College has not published a fee for Diploma 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.

To be considered for Diploma in Library and Information Science, 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 United Public Service College's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

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 United Public Service College 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.

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma 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?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does United Public Service College compare with other colleges offering UGD?