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

Rabindranath Tagore University (RNTU), Bhopal offers a 1-year Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) at its Raisen District campus in Madhya Pradesh. The programme covers library management, cataloguing and classification, reference services, digital library systems, information retrieval, and library automation. NAAC Grade B accredited and UGC-recognised, RNTU’s programme equips graduates for library and information management roles in academic, public, and special libraries. Total programme fee is INR 20,500.

📋 Admission Status: Applications for B.Lib.I.Sc 2026-27 are open at rntu.ac.in. Admission is merit-based on graduation marks. Admissions continue through August 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

• 1-year Library Science programme at RNTU Bhopal.
• Total fees INR 20,500 for the full programme.
• Graduate eligibility, merit-based direct admission.
• Leads to librarian and information science careers.
• GoI, NSP, and MP state scholarships available.

Rabindranath Tagore University B.Lib.I.Sc Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee	INR 15,000
Examination Fee	INR 4,000
Alumni Fee	INR 1,500
Total Fees (1 Year)	INR 20,500

• Total fees INR 20,500 for the 1-year programme.
• One-time alumni fee INR 1,500 included in the total.
• Hostel charges (INR 72,000 per year) are payable separately.
• Confirm current fees at rntu.ac.in before applying.

Rabindranath Tagore University B.Lib.I.Sc Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Merit List and Admission	July to August 2026 (Tentative)
RNTU B.Lib.I.Sc Application	Ongoing at rntu.ac.in
Classes Commence	August 2026 (Tentative)

• Admission is merit-based on graduation marks, no entrance exam required.
• Apply at rntu.ac.in. Admissions continue through August 2026 (Tentative).
• Submit graduation marksheet, degree certificate, and valid government ID.
• Confirm current application process and seat availability at rntu.ac.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Minimum marks requirement applies as per RNTU norms.
• No entrance exam, merit-based direct admission on graduation marks.

Admission Process

• Apply online at rntu.ac.in or submit a filled application form in person.
• Submit graduation degree, marksheets, and a valid government ID.
• Receive merit-based admission offer as per RNTU B.Lib.I.Sc schedule.
• Pay the total programme fee of INR 20,500 and confirm the seat.
• Report with original documents on the date of class commencement.

✓ Opt for this if

• Passionate about library management and information science.
• Want entry-level librarian career after any bachelor degree.
• Seeking affordable 1-year professional certification in MP.
• Plan to pursue M.Lib.I.Sc for senior librarian roles.

✗ Skip if

• Prefer engineering, IT, or management careers.
• Need a degree with strong corporate campus placement.
• Looking for a programme longer than 1 year.
• Already employed as a librarian with required credentials.

Rabindranath Tagore University B.Lib.I.Sc Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
RNTU Merit Scholarship	Fee concession as per institutional norms	Merit rank in qualifying examination
GoI Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	Full fee reimbursement or fixed grant	SC/ST students, apply at scholarships.gov.in
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	Up to INR 12,000 per year	Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000
Madhya Pradesh State Scholarship	As per state government norms	MP-domicile students, apply at scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in

• Apply via scholarships.gov.in or scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in.
• RNTU merit concessions are applied to the tuition component at admission.
• SC/ST students eligible for GoI Post-Matric reimbursement for full fee.
• Confirm current scholarship schemes at rntu.ac.in.

Rabindranath Tagore University B.Lib.I.Sc FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Lib.I.Sc at RNTU Bhopal?

Ans. The total fee for the 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc at Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal is INR 20,500, comprising tuition fee of INR 15,000, examination fee of INR 4,000, and a one-time alumni fee of INR 1,500. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 72,000 per year separately. Confirm the current fee structure at rntu.ac.in before applying.

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Lib.I.Sc at RNTU Bhopal?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university to be eligible for B.Lib.I.Sc at RNTU Bhopal. There is no mandatory entrance examination and admission is merit-based on graduation marks. Candidates from arts, science, commerce, or any professional background are eligible. Minimum marks requirement may apply as per RNTU norms. Confirm current eligibility criteria at rntu.ac.in.

Ques. What subjects are covered in B.Lib.I.Sc at RNTU Bhopal?

Ans. The 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc at RNTU Bhopal covers library organisation and management, cataloguing and classification, reference and information services, library automation and digital library systems, information retrieval, bibliography and indexing, and library legislation. The programme includes practical sessions on library software and a project component alongside theory papers across two semesters.

Ques. What careers are available after B.Lib.I.Sc from RNTU Bhopal?

Ans. B.Lib.I.Sc graduates from RNTU Bhopal can work as library assistants, junior librarians, cataloguers, and information officers in school libraries, college libraries, public libraries, and special libraries in government and corporate organisations. Graduates may also pursue M.Lib.I.Sc for higher roles such as senior librarian or information officer. Central and state government library recruitment exams are open to B.Lib.I.Sc graduates from a recognised university.

Ques. Is B.Lib.I.Sc a degree or diploma at RNTU?

Ans. B.Lib.I.Sc is a recognised undergraduate professional degree at RNTU Bhopal, granted under UGC guidelines. It is distinct from a diploma in library science and qualifies holders for library assistant and junior librarian posts in government and private institutions. The degree is 1 year in duration and requires a graduation degree for eligibility. It differs from the 2-year M.Lib.I.Sc postgraduate programme and is valued for entry-level library career roles.

Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Lib.I.Sc students at RNTU?

Ans. B.Lib.I.Sc students at RNTU Bhopal are eligible for the GoI Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students at scholarships.gov.in, the Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) for merit students with family income below INR 8,00,000, and the Madhya Pradesh State Scholarship at scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in for MP-domicile students. RNTU also offers institutional merit concessions. Confirm current scholarship availability at rntu.ac.in.