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PhD Library & Information Science Admission 2024: Eligibility, Syllabus

3 Years
Degree
Doctorate/M.Phil
Full Time

Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science is a terminal degree awarded to students in the course of library science. On average it takes between three and five years to complete the Ph.D LIS program. The coursework comprises of masters level and research courses in areas such as information searching and retrieval, knowledge management, library and Information Science management, metadata, academic librarianship and digital libraries

The common tests which are acceptable for admission to Ph.D in Library and Information Science are UGC NET (National Eligibility Test), SET (State Eligibility Test), PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test) or tests conducted by individual universities and institutions. Some of the institutions may also have their admission based on the performance in a qualifying master’s degree. 

PhD Library & Information Science Course Highlights 2024

Event Details
- Full Form Doctor of Philosophy in Library & Information Science
- Duration 2-3 years
- Course Level Doctoral
- Eligibility Master's degree in Library & Information Science or related fields
- Top Colleges University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University, Aligarh Muslim University
- Entrance Exam Entrance Exam conducted by respective colleges, UGC NET, JRF, SLET

PhD Library & Information Science Course Eligibility 2024

1. A pass in Master of Library and Information Science of a recognized University with not less than 55% of the total marks. It may be mandatory for some universities to have NET/SLET qualification. 

2. High percentage of marks or CGPA in Master’s degree or good academic record with relevant credentials. According to some institutes, first division is compulsory in the Masters program.

3. Marks obtained in the entrance test conducted by the university or interview for Ph.D admission. 

4. Having prior research experience, publishing articles in national or international journals, presenting papers at conferences is beneficial.

5. An important document that includes the overview of the proposed Ph.D research topic, gaps that the specific research will seek to fill, and the research methodology among others to be submitted by the candidate. 

6. Letters of reference from LIS scholars attesting to the candidate’s research capability. Passing any research methodology examination if administered by the institute.

PhD Library & Information Science Syllabus 2024

Subject Topics
Information Technology Digital libraries, Information systems, Database management
Information Systems System analysis, Design, Implementation, Evaluation
Digital Libraries Digital collection development, Metadata, Digitization
Information Retrieval Search engines, Information storage, Retrieval models
Library Management Collection development, Cataloging, Classification, Library marketing
Collection Development Selection, Acquisition, Weeding, Collection evaluation
Cataloging and Classification Descriptive cataloging, Subject cataloging, Taxonomies
Reference Services Reference sources, User services, Community outreach
Information Literacy Information literacy models, Instructional design, Assessment
Knowledge Management Knowledge creation, Knowledge sharing, Knowledge utilization
Library Services Circulation, Reader's advisory, Program planning

Top 10 Private Ph.D. (Library & Information Science) Colleges in India with Fee Structure

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Ph.D. (Library & Information Science) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.

Name of the institute Location Fees
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu INR 309,000
Apex University Jaipur, Rajasthan INR 252,000
Mandsaur University Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh INR 231,400
Maharishi Arvind University Jaipur, Rajasthan INR 196,500
Sri Satya Sai University of Technology & Medical Sciences Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh INR 351,000
Kalinga University Raipur, Chhattisgarh INR 352,000
North East Frontier Technical University West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh --
Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya Indore, Madhya Pradesh INR 103,000
Mansarovar Global University Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh INR 200,000
Sarala Birla University Ranchi, Jharkhand INR 267,100

Top 10 Private Ph.D. (Library & Information Science) Colleges in India with Fee Structure

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Ph.D. (Library & Information Science) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.

Name of the institute Location Fees
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu INR 309,000
Apex University Jaipur, Rajasthan INR 252,000
Mandsaur University Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh INR 231,400
Maharishi Arvind University Jaipur, Rajasthan INR 196,500
Sri Satya Sai University of Technology & Medical Sciences Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh INR 351,000
Kalinga University Raipur, Chhattisgarh INR 352,000
North East Frontier Technical University West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh --
Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya Indore, Madhya Pradesh INR 103,000
Mansarovar Global University Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh INR 200,000
Sarala Birla University Ranchi, Jharkhand INR 267,100

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