HRIT University Ghaziabad M.Lib.I.Sc : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total 1-year fee for M.Lib.I.Sc at HRIT University, Ghaziabad, is INR 35,000. This covers tuition and institutional charges as per the official HRIT fee schedule. Hostel accommodation is optional and billed separately. The programme is a cost-effective route to a postgraduate library qualification in the National Capital Region for working library professionals and fresh B.Lib graduates.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST). A valid CUET-PG 2026 score or HRIT HNAT performance is required for merit-based selection. Candidates with prior work experience in library management, documentation, or archival services are given preference during the selection process.

Ans. Admission to M.Lib.I.Sc at HRIT University is through CUET-PG 2026 or HRIT HNAT. The CUET-PG 2026 was conducted from March 6 to 27, 2026, and results were declared on April 24, 2026. Candidates who did not appear in CUET-PG can register for the HRIT HNAT (National Aptitude Test), the university’s own merit-based alternative for postgraduate programme admission.

Ans. The 1-year curriculum covers advanced library management, cataloguing and classification, library automation systems, digital libraries and e-resources, information retrieval, knowledge organisation, research methodology, and library legislation. Practical components include database management, use of library software, and internet-based information retrieval. The programme prepares graduates for both traditional library roles and modern digital resource management positions.

Ans. Graduates can work as senior librarians, documentation officers, information analysts, and knowledge managers in schools, colleges, universities, public libraries, government departments, research institutes, and corporate information centres. They are eligible for UGC-NET in Library and Information Science, which qualifies them for assistant professor positions and Junior Research Fellowships. Government libraries and archives also recruit M.Lib.I.Sc holders through UPSC and SSC examinations.

Ans. The HRIT University postgraduate application portal opened on July 1, 2026. The last date to apply for M.Lib.I.Sc is September 10, 2026, and the academic session is expected to begin in September 2026. Admissions proceed on a rolling basis, so candidates are advised to apply early to complete document verification and secure their seat ahead of the counselling round at HRIT University, Ghaziabad.