Bachelor of Library and Information Science at Vidyasagar University

Bachelor of Library and Information Science at Vidyasagar University in Kolkata, West Bengal is a 1-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 42 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹1,900 (roughly ₹2,000 a year).

Vidyasagar University is a other institute, founded in 1981. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Vidyasagar University — 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, and apply to B.Lib.I.Sc programmes at Vidyasagar University as a group.

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

For admission to Bachelor of 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 Vidyasagar University'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 Vidyasagar University on its website (www.uwsbkolkata.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.

Going by the latest placement record (2022) show a highest package of ₹8.5 lakh at Vidyasagar University. 249 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.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Library and Information Science genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹1,900 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 Vidyasagar University compare with other colleges offering B.Lib.I.Sc in and around Kolkata?