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Diploma in Library and Information Science is an under diploma level syllabus and it takes 1 or 2 years to complete the course in the field of library science. Its objective is to equip the students with information on the various processes within a library and competencies necessary in running a library. The course duration of Diploma in Library and Information Science is 1 year for the candidates who have passed 10+2 or any other equivalent examination and is 2 years for the candidates who have passed 10th standard.
The admission acceptance entrance examinations for the Diploma in Library and Information Science courses include qualifying 10+2 equivalent examinations from a recognized board. Some colleges set their own entrance examinations for admitting students into their colleges. Some institutes also look into the candidate’s scores at the 10th standard level for offering provisional admission which is then made definite once the candidate submits qualifying mark sheets of 12th standard.
| Course Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Library and Information Science |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent qualification |
| Top Colleges | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), University of Delhi, Annamalai University, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), University of Calcutta, University of Mumbai |
| Entrance Exam | Institute-specific entrance exams, merit-based admissions |
1. Student should be 10+2 passed in any stream from a recognized board or university with minimum 50 % marks aggregate.
2. Candidates from any field of study are also allowed to apply for diploma in library and information science.
3. As for the admission process, there are no age restrictions that are set for students to enroll in this course.
4. Other interested entrants include students who want to pursue this course after sitting for 10+2 examinations.
5. Only a limited number of institutes set entrance examination for admission while others offer direct admission on the basis of percentage in 10+2.
6. Good spoken English is essential as the post involves communication with the users, knowledge of computer is also desirable.
