Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] + Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc]

Annamalai University’s five-year integrated LIS programme leads to the M.Lib.I.Sc. degree in a single full-time course at its residential campus in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. Admission is on the basis of 10+2 merit and a departmental interview, with annual tuition of INR 11,600. The department, established in 1979 under UGC-SAP support, prepares graduates for public, academic, and government library careers.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 30 July 2026.

Key Points

• UGC NET and SET coaching classes conducted within the department
• Collaboration with GOETHE Institute, Chennai, for international library exposure
• Regular field visits to reputed public, academic, and special libraries

Annamalai University LIS Integrated Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition and Other Fees (per year)	INR 11,600
Hostel and Mess Charges (per year, compulsory)	INR 50,000
Hostel Caution Deposit (one-time, refundable)	INR 5,000
Total Fees (5 years, including hostel)	INR 3,13,000

• Five-year tuition at INR 11,600 per year totals INR 58,000.
• Hostel is compulsory for all students at Annamalai University.
• Hostel charges cover room rent, electricity, water, and mess.
• INR 5,000 caution deposit is refundable within one year of course completion.

Annamalai University LIS Integrated Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Closes	July 30, 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

• Selection is based on merit in the 10+2 qualifying examination and a departmental interview.
• Application fee concession is available for SC/SCA/ST and Converted Christian candidates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pass in H.Sc. (10+2 level) or equivalent from a recognised board
• No specific subject restriction for Arts faculty. Any 10+2 stream is eligible
• Age not above 21 years as of 1 July of the admission year. Five-year relaxation for SC/SCA/ST candidates

Admission Process

• Register and submit online application at annamalaiuniversity.ac.in before the deadline
• Upload attested copies of 10+2 mark sheets, community certificate, and identity proof
• Appear for the merit-based departmental interview after applications are screened
• Department publishes the merit list after interview rounds are completed
• Selected candidates complete admission formalities and pay fees at the university
• Report to campus for class commencement in the July to April academic session

✓ Opt for this if

• Aiming for a government library or public service role in Tamil Nadu
• Want to complete both UG and PG in one integrated five-year stretch
• Prefer on-campus UGC NET and SET coaching at no extra cost
• Comfortable with a residential campus and mandatory hostel arrangement
• Seeking one of the lowest-cost LIS programmes in India

✗ Skip if

• Prefer to complete a bachelor’s degree first before deciding on a master’s
• Looking for a university with a stronger pan-India placement network
• Not comfortable living in a residential campus away from home
• Career target requires a degree with higher national brand visibility

Annamalai University LIS Integrated Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
TN Govt. Tuition Fee Concession	Full tuition waiver	SC/SCA/ST and Converted Christian students
Post-Matric Scholarship (Govt. of Tamil Nadu)	Covers special fees, exam fees, and maintenance	SC/SCA/ST students. Parent income up to INR 50,000 for SC or INR 2,50,000 for ST
Higher Education Special Scholarship	Additional support (limited seats)	SC/SCA/ST hostel students. Parent income up to INR 2,50,000
Scholarships for Women PG Students	Amount as per Govt. of Tamil Nadu norms	SC/SCA/ST women in Arts or Science faculty. No income ceiling
Rajarathinam Endowment for Ranganathan Scholarship	Cash prize and merit certificate	LIS students securing the first rank in degree examinations

• Income certificates dated after April 2025 must be produced for scholarship applications.
• Scholarship amounts are disbursed through bank accounts at Annamalainagar Branch only.

Annamalai University LIS Integrated FAQs

Ques. Is hostel accommodation compulsory for this programme?

Ans. Yes. Annamalai University is a residential university and hostel admission is compulsory for all students. Annual hostel and mess charges are INR 50,000 for general students, plus a one-time refundable caution deposit of INR 5,000. SC/SCA/ST students pay a reduced hostel rate of INR 19,000 per year with mess charges adjusted against scholarship amounts.

Ques. What is the difference between the five-year and two-year M.Lib.I.Sc. at Annamalai University?

Ans. The five-year integrated programme is designed for students who join directly after Class 12, combining bachelor’s and master’s levels in one continuous course. The two-year programme requires a prior bachelor’s degree. The Government of Tamil Nadu has recognised the five-year integrated format as equivalent to a UG degree for public service employment purposes.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for admission to this five-year programme?

Ans. No separate entrance exam is required. Admission is based on merit in the 10+2 qualifying examination, followed by a departmental interview. SC/SCA/ST candidates need only a pass at 10+2 level as the minimum qualification. No minimum percentage is prescribed for the Arts faculty stream under M.Lib.I.Sc.

Ques. What career options are available after completing this programme?

Ans. Graduates can work as librarians in public libraries, universities, colleges, schools, corporate organisations, and government institutions. The M.Lib.I.Sc. degree qualifies candidates for the post of College Librarian, University Librarian, and Documentation Officer. Qualifying the UGC NET or SET opens the path to assistant professorship in Library Science at any university or college across India.

Ques. Does the department provide placement or campus recruitment support?

Ans. The Department Placement Cell at the Department of Library and Information Science organises job fairs and campus interviews. Several graduates have been placed in reputed public, private, and academic institutions. Collaborations with the Directorate of Public Library, Chennai, DESIDOC, and TANSCHE provide students with practical industry exposure throughout the five-year programme.

Ques. Can students appear for UGC NET while studying this five-year programme?

Ans. Students can appear for UGC NET in the final year of the programme or after completing their master’s degree. The Department of Library and Information Science provides dedicated NET and SET coaching classes as part of its student support services. The five-year curriculum is designed to align with syllabi for UGC-JRF-NET, SET, TNPSC, and UPSC examinations.