Fees
Fees at Kerala University for the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program consist of a semester-wise structure. The tuition fee for each semester is Rs. 13,010. Additionally, there is an examination fee of Rs. 730 payable at the end of each semester. During the admission phase, a refundable caution deposit is required, which is refundable upon course completion.
Aside from these primary fees, there are miscellaneous initial charges such as demand drafts. Financial aid opportunities include scholarships like the e-grantz scheme, with specific concessions available for students belonging to certain categories, such as SC/ST and OEC.
About Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc]
Kerala University offers a 2-year Master of Library and Information Science at the university campus in Thiruvananthapuram. The programme prepares graduates for library management, information retrieval, and knowledge organization roles in academic, public, and government settings. Admission is through the CSS PG Entrance Examination with a minimum 50% in any bachelor’s degree. Total fees are INR 5,160. The university is ranked 42nd overall in NIRF 2025.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions closed. Classes commenced in July 2026.
Kerala University M.Lib Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 (includes one-time admission charges of INR 1,800 plus tuition INR 840) | INR 2,640 |
| Semesters 2 to 4 (per semester) | INR 840 |
| Total Fees (2 years, 4 semesters) | INR 5,160 |
- SC/ST candidates are exempt from tuition fees as per Kerala Government norms.
- Hostel accommodation for female students is available at INR 12,230 per year.
Kerala University M.Lib Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Registration Closed | April 30, 2026 |
| CSS PG Entrance Examination Held | May 18 to 24, 2026 |
| Rank List Published | June 17, 2026 |
| Admission Commencement | June 29, 2026 |
| Class Commencement | July 16, 2026 |
- The CSS PG entrance exam had 100 MCQs in 2 hours with 0.25 negative marking per error.
- Final-year bachelor’s degree candidates may apply provisionally and confirm eligibility at admission.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Minimum marks relaxed to 48% for SEBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST and Persons with Disability.
- No specific subject restriction at the undergraduate level and graduates from any discipline may apply.
Admission Process
- Register and apply online through the Kerala University CSS PG admission portal before the deadline.
- Pay the application fee and upload bachelor’s degree mark sheets and other required documents.
- Appear for the CSS PG Entrance Examination at the designated centre in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Download the rank list published on the university portal after results are announced.
- Attend admission counselling at the Department of Library and Information Science on the notified date.
- Complete document verification and remit the programme fee to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- Pursuing a career in academic, public, or special library management.
- Want a university campus PG programme at very low total fees.
- Interested in digital library systems, cataloguing, and information retrieval roles.
- Planning for government library or documentation officer positions after graduation.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and want to specialize in information science.
✗ Skip if
- Looking for a management programme with strong corporate placement support.
- Seeking a research-intensive programme leading directly to a PhD in information science.
- Want a campus with tech industry recruitment partnerships and internship tie-ups.
- Prefer a programme with mandatory placements at major national library networks.
Kerala University M.Lib Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver (Kerala Government) | Full tuition fee exemption | SC/ST candidates admitted to the programme |
| Central Sector Scholarship for College Students | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20% in qualifying degree results, family income below INR 8 lakh per year |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Kerala SC/ST Department) | As per government order | SC/ST students pursuing postgraduate programmes in Kerala |
| SEBC Welfare Scholarship (Kerala Government) | As per government order | SEBC candidates, applied via Backward Communities Development Department |
- Scholarship applications must be submitted immediately after obtaining college admission.
- National Scholarship Portal applications open each October for the Central Sector Scholarship.
Kerala University M.Lib FAQs
Ques. What is the minimum qualification for M.Lib.I.Sc admission at Kerala University?
Ans. The minimum eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% marks. The cutoff is relaxed to 48% for SEBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST and Persons with Disability. Candidates in their final year of the bachelor’s degree may apply provisionally if they meet the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for M.Lib.I.Sc at Kerala University?
Ans. Yes. Admission is through the Kerala University CSS PG Entrance Examination. In 2026, the exam was conducted from May 18 to 24, 2026. The paper consisted of 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 2 hours, with negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Admission rank list was prepared based on entrance exam performance and candidates were allotted seats accordingly.
Ques. What are the fees for M.Lib.I.Sc at Kerala University?
Ans. Total fees for the 2-year M.Lib.I.Sc at Kerala University are INR 5,160. The Semester 1 fee is INR 2,640, which includes INR 1,800 in one-time admission charges and INR 840 in tuition. Each of Semesters 2, 3, and 4 has a fee of INR 840. SC/ST candidates are exempt from tuition fees. Hostel accommodation is available for female students at INR 12,230 per year.
Ques. What career options are available after M.Lib.I.Sc from Kerala University?
Ans. Graduates work as librarians, information officers, and knowledge managers in universities, schools, government departments, media organizations, and corporate knowledge centres. Postgraduates are eligible for Library Grade I and Documentation Officer posts in Kerala PSC and UPSC examinations. Opportunities also exist in digital library project management, institutional repository administration, and library automation roles.
Ques. Can a Science or Engineering graduate apply for M.Lib.I.Sc at Kerala University?
Ans. Yes. There is no subject restriction for M.Lib.I.Sc admission at Kerala University. Graduates from any recognized discipline including Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, and Law can apply provided they have a minimum of 50% in their bachelor’s degree. The programme trains candidates from all academic backgrounds in library science, information management, cataloguing, and digital library systems.
Ques. Is the M.Lib.I.Sc programme at a Kerala University affiliated college or the main campus?
Ans. The M.Lib.I.Sc programme is offered at the Department of Library and Information Science on the Kerala University main campus in Thiruvananthapuram. It is a full-time 2-year postgraduate programme not offered at affiliated colleges. Admission is centralized through the CSS PG Entrance Examination. The department has academic and library infrastructure on the main university campus.