Magadh University Gaya B.Lib.I.Sc : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any discipline to be eligible for B.Lib.I.Sc. admission at Magadh University. A minimum aggregate of 45% marks in graduation is required. No entrance examination is conducted and admission is based entirely on graduation merit. The merit list is prepared and published on the Magadh University admission portal after the application deadline. Category-specific relaxations in eligibility are applicable as per Bihar government norms.

Ans. The total programme fee for B.Lib.I.Sc. at Magadh University is INR 11,400 for the complete 1-year course. This is a single-year fee covering the entire programme without additional annual instalments. An application fee of INR 500 for General category students and INR 250 for reserved category candidates is payable separately at the time of application. The B.Lib.I.Sc. is one of the most affordable professional library science programmes available at a state university in Bihar.

Ans. No entrance examination is required for B.Lib.I.Sc. admission at Magadh University. Selection is based on merit in the qualifying graduation degree from a recognised university. Candidates must apply during the application window, and the university prepares a merit list based on graduation aggregate marks. Document verification and seat confirmation take place during August to September 2026. Candidates must pay the programme fee of INR 11,400 to secure the allotted seat.

Ans. Graduates of B.Lib.I.Sc. from Magadh University can work as library assistants or junior librarians in school libraries, college libraries, public libraries, and government institutions across Bihar and India. The qualification is also required for recruitment to government library posts notified by Bihar state and central government agencies. Many graduates pursue M.Lib.I.Sc. from recognised universities to qualify for senior librarian and library officer roles. The course also prepares graduates for the UGC NET Library Science examination for academic library positions.

Ans. B.Lib.I.Sc. students at Magadh University can apply for the Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/BC/EBC students through the E-Kalyan Bihar portal. The National Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is available for eligible students with family income below INR 4,50,000. Minority students can apply for the central government Minority Post-Matric Scholarship. The PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme allows all admitted students to avail a collateral-free education loan of up to INR 10 Lakhs. Given the low programme fee, many students find Bihar state scholarships sufficient to cover the full cost.