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

Magadh University, Bodhgaya (Bihar) offers a 1-year Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) at a total programme fee of INR 11,400. Admission is merit-based on graduation marks with no entrance examination required. The B.Lib qualifies graduates for library assistant and junior librarian roles in school, college, public, and government libraries across Bihar and India, and serves as the foundation for pursuing M.Lib.I.Sc. for senior library positions.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed July 2026. Merit list and counselling expected August 2026.

Magadh University B.Lib Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition and Programme Fee (1 year)	INR 11,400
Total Programme Fee	INR 11,400

• Application fee of INR 500 for General category and INR 250 for reserved category candidates is paid separately.
• The B.Lib.I.Sc. is a 1-year programme with a single annual fee instalment.

Magadh University B.Lib Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Form Available	March 2026
Last Date to Apply	July 2026
Merit List Publication	August 2026
Document Verification and Counselling	August to September 2026
Class Commencement	October 2026

• No entrance examination is required for B.Lib.I.Sc. admission at Magadh University.
• Admission is based on aggregate marks in graduation from a recognised university.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any discipline
• Minimum aggregate of 45% marks in graduation (50% for General category at some universities may apply)
• No entrance examination is required and admission is based entirely on graduation merit

Admission Process

• Collect or download the application form from Magadh University admission portal during the application window
• Fill in the form with graduation marks, personal details, and category information
• Pay the application fee of INR 500 (General) or INR 250 (Reserved category) through the prescribed mode
• Submit the completed form before the application deadline of July 2026
• Check the merit list published in August 2026 on the university portal
• Attend document verification and pay the programme fee of INR 11,400 to confirm the seat

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking a low-cost 1-year library science qualification from a state university
• A graduate aiming for government library or school library assistant positions in Bihar
• Planning to pursue M.Lib.I.Sc. as a next step toward senior library roles
• Looking for merit-based admission without the burden of an entrance examination

✗ Skip if

• Seeking a B.Lib with strong digital library or information technology focus
• Looking for campus placement support or corporate library recruitment from the college
• Expecting infrastructure like automated library management labs or modern IT facilities
• Targeting a B.Lib from a centrally-funded university with higher national recognition

Magadh University B.Lib Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/BC/EBC)	Varies by category	SC/ST/BC/EBC students with Bihar domicile and income criteria
National Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Varies	Merit-based with annual family income below INR 4,50,000
Minority Post-Matric Scholarship	Varies by scheme	Minority community students with family income below INR 2,00,000
PM-Vidyalaxmi Education Loan	Up to INR 10 Lakhs	All admitted students, collateral-free

• Bihar scholarship applications are submitted through the E-Kalyan Bihar portal.
• Central government scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal.

Magadh University B.Lib FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Lib admission at Magadh University?

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any discipline to be eligible for B.Lib.I.Sc. admission at Magadh University. A minimum aggregate of 45% marks in graduation is required. No entrance examination is conducted and admission is based entirely on graduation merit. The merit list is prepared and published on the Magadh University admission portal after the application deadline. Category-specific relaxations in eligibility are applicable as per Bihar government norms.

Ques. What is the fee for B.Lib at Magadh University Gaya?

Ans. The total programme fee for B.Lib.I.Sc. at Magadh University is INR 11,400 for the complete 1-year course. This is a single-year fee covering the entire programme without additional annual instalments. An application fee of INR 500 for General category students and INR 250 for reserved category candidates is payable separately at the time of application. The B.Lib.I.Sc. is one of the most affordable professional library science programmes available at a state university in Bihar.

Ques. Is any entrance exam required for B.Lib admission at Magadh University?

Ans. No entrance examination is required for B.Lib.I.Sc. admission at Magadh University. Selection is based on merit in the qualifying graduation degree from a recognised university. Candidates must apply during the application window, and the university prepares a merit list based on graduation aggregate marks. Document verification and seat confirmation take place during August to September 2026. Candidates must pay the programme fee of INR 11,400 to secure the allotted seat.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Lib from Magadh University?

Ans. Graduates of B.Lib.I.Sc. from Magadh University can work as library assistants or junior librarians in school libraries, college libraries, public libraries, and government institutions across Bihar and India. The qualification is also required for recruitment to government library posts notified by Bihar state and central government agencies. Many graduates pursue M.Lib.I.Sc. from recognised universities to qualify for senior librarian and library officer roles. The course also prepares graduates for the UGC NET Library Science examination for academic library positions.

Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Lib students at Magadh University?

Ans. B.Lib.I.Sc. students at Magadh University can apply for the Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/BC/EBC students through the E-Kalyan Bihar portal. The National Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is available for eligible students with family income below INR 4,50,000. Minority students can apply for the central government Minority Post-Matric Scholarship. The PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme allows all admitted students to avail a collateral-free education loan of up to INR 10 Lakhs. Given the low programme fee, many students find Bihar state scholarships sufficient to cover the full cost.