The M.Lib.I.Sc. Program (Master in Library & Information Science)
About the Program
This Program is meant to impart high skill and training necessary for human resources for effective organization and management of libraries and providing varieties of library and information services in the IT environment.
Duration 
2 years (4 Semesters).
Eligibility
- Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category)
Program Details
The M.Lib.I.Sc. Program is organized into 4 semesters in two years .The University follows a Credit-based semester system of teaching –learning and evaluation, and the total Credit point is 80.
Award of Degree
Successful students will receive the M.Lib.I.Sc. Degree by the University, subject to fulfilling all the academic requirements.
Admissions Office :
The ICFAI University, Nagaland,
6th Mile, Sovima Village, Dimapur, Nagaland - 797112
Mobile : +91 8729880506, +91 7640902799
E-mail : admissions@iunagaland.edu.in
Website : www.iunagaland.edu.in.
| Particulars | Master in Library Information |
| Last date for submission of Completed Application Form | August 11, 2023 |
| Last date for payment of Admission Fee | August 16, 2023 |
| Commencement of Regular classes | August 16, 2023 |
| Payment of First Semester Fee | September 12, 2023 |
| M.Lib.I.Sc. Program Structure | |
| Semester - I | Semester - II |
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| Semester - III | Semester - IV |
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Admission Modalities
Master in Library & Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc) Truncated course. Lateral entry (1 year) programme
General Note:
For the purpose of determining eligibility based on aggregate percentage of marks, the procedure used by the respective University in award of the degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of formal schooling by August 01, 2023. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the Postgraduate Programs.
Students in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements including practical examinations/viva assignments before August 01, 2023. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate to that effect at the time of admission. The admission of such applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark sheet/ transcript and a degree certificate establishing their eligibility. The last date for submitting the proof of graduation transcripts is September 01, 2023, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled, and no fees will be refunded.
The process of admission and selection of eligible candidates
The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in Games & sports, Literary & cultural activities, and other extra cocurricular activities.
Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of admission. The admission decision will be communicated after the admission process.
Special Reservation
There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Nagaland (Domicile) in any course of ICFAI University, Nagaland, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above. The fee for the Domicile students is less than that of the non-domicile students (please refer the fee chart).
Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.
Application Modalities
Guidelines
The candidates are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for admission.
Application Form
- Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
- Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
- Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
- Make sure to sign the Application Form.
- Retain a photocopy of the completed Application form.
- Cost of the Application material for UG Programs is Rs. 250.
- Cost of the Application material for PG and Doctoral Programs is Rs. 350.
Applicants have to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates
Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the college).
- Birth Certificate
- Class X Admit Card, Mark Sheet and Certificate.
- Class XII / Degree Admit Card, Mark Sheet and Certificate (as may be applicable).
- ST Certificate.
- 3 recent Passport Size Photo.
- Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
Fee Schedule
Admission FeeAdmission fee of Rs 10,000 (non-refundable) is to be paid by all the selected candidates of PG immediately after the admission decision is announced. The last date for payment of admission fee is August 16, 2023 M.L.I.Sc Program.
Program FeeStudents must pay the program fee on the first day of each semester, after which a fine of Rs. 20 per day will be charged. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before September 12, 2023 M.Lib.I.Sc. Program.
Note: Domicile refers to Students from State of Nagaland. Non-Domicile refers to Students from States other than Nagaland.
| Particulars | Domicile | Non Domicile |
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| Total Program Fee | 36,000 | 44,000 |
| Examination Fee | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Total Program Fee (4 Semesters) | 42,000 | 50,000 |
| Fee Per Semester | 21,000 | 25,000 |
All Payments should be made through Bank Challan from ICICI Chumukedima Branch/Swiping machine from the University, in favor of "The ICFAI University, Nagaland Fee Collection A/C". Details about the payment modalities, and the relevant Challan, can be obtained from the Dy. Accounts Officer.