Fees
Fees at the University of Calcutta for the Master of Commerce (M.Com) program involve an annual tuition fee of approximately Rs. 1,200. The admission fee is around Rs. 800, and the tuition fee is approximately Rs. 600, payable every six months. Semester examination fees are Rs. 150. Students can avail themselves of scholarships, such as the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, which offers Rs.
24,000 in the first year, with potential renewal for the second year based on academic performance. Additionally, specific scholarships are available for SC/ST categories, subject to eligibility criteria. The program adheres to a consistent fee structure across all categories, maintaining affordability while providing substantial scholarship opportunities.
About Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc]
The University of Calcutta offers an Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc. and M.Lib.I.Sc. programme, a 2-year course under the NEP 2020 CCF system open to graduates with Honours in any discipline. The programme has no entrance test and selects candidates on merit. Total fees over two years are INR 11,800. Library Science Honours graduates receive preference in Part-A seats. NIRF 2025 ranked Calcutta University 47th overall.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement began 1 July 2026.
Calcutta University B.Lib Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees (2 years at INR 300 per month) | INR 7,200 |
| Admission Fees | INR 1,000 |
| Games, Union, Magazine, Student Aid and Health Fees | INR 100 |
| Library Fees (2 years) | INR 400 |
| Departmental Library Workshop Fees (4 semesters) | INR 3,000 |
| Identity Card Fee | INR 100 |
| Total Fees | INR 11,800 |
- Tuition is charged at INR 300 per month throughout the 2-year programme duration.
- All fees are subject to revision by the university authority without prior notice.
Calcutta University B.Lib Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 11 May 2026 |
| Application Closes | 20 May 2026 |
| Class Commencement | 1 July 2026 |
- Applications submitted online at caluniv-ucsta.net under the MA and MSc Admission portal.
- No separate entrance test is conducted for this programme.
- Merit list is based on marks in the Honours or major subject of the qualifying degree.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduates with Honours or Single Major in any discipline from the University of Calcutta or an equivalent recognised university are eligible to apply.
- Graduates with Honours in Library and Information Studies under the CCF system get priority under Part-A (40 seats). All other Honours graduates apply under Part-B.
- Applicants under the CCF system must have passed or appeared in the 5th semester and be pursuing the 6th semester in 2026. Older-pattern graduates must have completed their final year.
Admission Process
- Apply online at caluniv-ucsta.net under the MA, MSc and Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc and M.Lib.I.Sc Admission portal.
- Pay the application fee and upload required documents including mark sheets up to the 5th semester, transfer certificate, and community certificate if applicable.
- No entrance test is conducted for this programme. Merit list is prepared based on marks in the Honours or major subject at the qualifying level.
- Graduates with a Library and Information Studies Honours background are ranked in Part-A. All other graduates are ranked in Part-B.
- Selected candidates attend document verification at the designated university venue within the stipulated time.
- Pay the prescribed fees to complete provisional admission at the allocated university department.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want to enter library science with any Honours background.
- You prefer a no-entrance-test merit-based programme at low fees.
- You plan a career in libraries, archives, or information management.
- You hold a Library and Information Studies Honours degree for Part-A preference.
✗ Skip if
- You expect dedicated placement support or corporate hiring drives.
- You want a technology or data science focused LIS programme.
- You need online or distance mode for this qualification.
Calcutta University B.Lib Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) | INR 24,000 per year | PG Arts students with annual family income below INR 2.5 lakh and minimum 53% in UG |
| OASIS Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | INR 2,300 to INR 12,000 per year | SC/ST students in West Bengal with annual family income below INR 2.5 lakh |
| OASIS Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC-A and OBC-B) | INR 1,600 to INR 7,500 per year | OBC students in West Bengal with annual family income below INR 1 lakh |
- Apply for SVMCM each academic year through svmcm.wb.gov.in.
- OASIS scholarship applications are renewed annually at oasis.gov.in.
- Kanyashree recipients with at least 45% in UG are eligible for SVMCM benefits.
Calcutta University B.Lib FAQs
Ques. What is the B.Lib programme at Calcutta University in 2026?
Ans. The University of Calcutta offers the Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc. and M.Lib.I.Sc. programme as a 2-year course under the NEP 2020 CCF system for the 2026-27 academic session. This programme leads to both a Bachelor and a Master of Library and Information Science on completion. It is open to graduates with Honours in any discipline who meet the eligibility criteria.
Ques. Is there an entrance test for B.Lib at Calcutta University?
Ans. No. The Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc. and M.Lib.I.Sc. programme at Calcutta University does not conduct a separate entrance test. Admission is based entirely on merit in the Honours or major subject of the qualifying degree. Graduates with a Library and Information Studies Honours background are given priority in the Part-A category, while all other Honours graduates compete under Part-B.
Ques. Can arts, science, or commerce graduates apply for B.Lib at Calcutta University?
Ans. Yes. Graduates with Honours in any discipline including Arts, Commerce, and Social Sciences may apply through the Arts admission portal at caluniv-ucsta.net. All candidates are ranked by merit in Honours marks, with Library and Information Studies graduates receiving preference in Part-A seats. Science graduates with eligible subjects may need to apply through the Science Faculty portal instead.
Ques. What career options are available after completing B.Lib at Calcutta University?
Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in public libraries, academic libraries, special libraries, corporate information centres, archival institutions, and documentation services. Many graduates appear for Staff Selection Commission or state public service commission examinations for librarian posts. With the M.Lib.I.Sc. component, graduates are also eligible for UGC-NET to qualify as College Librarians or for doctoral research in Library and Information Science.
Ques. What is the total fee for the B.Lib programme at Calcutta University?
Ans. The total fees for the 2-year programme are INR 11,800. This covers tuition at INR 300 per month for 24 months, an admission fee of INR 1,000, library fees, departmental workshop fees of INR 750 per semester across 4 semesters, and identity card charges. All fees are subject to revision and should be confirmed from the official portal before admission.
Ques. What is the eligibility to apply for B.Lib at Calcutta University?
Ans. Candidates must hold Honours or Single Major in any discipline from a recognised university. Under the CCF system, applicants must have passed or appeared in the 5th semester and be pursuing the 6th semester in 2026. Graduates from older examination patterns who completed their final year are also eligible, provided they graduated not earlier than 2022 as per the university admission rules.