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

Ans. The Master of Library and Information Science at Magadh University, Gaya is a 1-year full-time postgraduate programme offered in on-campus mode. The curriculum covers library management, cataloguing, classification, reference services, information retrieval, and library automation. The programme is designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for managing academic, public, and government libraries at a professional level. Students also learn about digital library management, resource organisation, and modern information retrieval systems used in contemporary library settings.

Ans. Yes, CUET-PG is the mandatory entrance exam for M.Lib admission at Magadh University. The exam for the 2026-27 cycle was held from March 6 to March 27, 2026, and results were declared on April 24, 2026. Candidates with a valid CUET-PG score can apply through magadhonline.in before July 31, 2026. The university prepares the merit list solely on the basis of CUET-PG performance.

Ans. The total fee for the 1-year M.Lib programme at Magadh University is INR 15,500 for the complete course duration. This makes the M.Lib at Magadh University one of the most affordable postgraduate library science programmes available at a state government university in Bihar. An application processing fee of INR 600 for general category and INR 450 for reserved category candidates applies at the time of application.

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks. Reserved category applicants (SC/ST/OBC) require a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree. A valid CUET-PG score is also mandatory. While not compulsory, candidates with a prior B.Lib.I.Sc degree are generally preferred for the programme. Students with backgrounds in humanities, social sciences, or science are also eligible and commonly admitted.

Ans. Graduates of the M.Lib programme from Magadh University can pursue careers as librarians, library assistants, documentation officers, and information scientists. Employment opportunities are available in university libraries, school libraries, government departments, public libraries, and research organisations. Graduates are also eligible to appear for state library service exams and recruitment drives conducted by the Bihar government and other state authorities, as well as central government library recruitment tests such as those held by SSC and UPSC for library-related posts.

Ans. M.Lib students at Magadh University can apply for the Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST and OBC categories through scholarships.bihar.gov.in, which covers tuition fees based on category and family income. The NSP Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in offers INR 20,000 per year for PG students from families with income below INR 4.5 Lakhs who were in the top 80th percentile of their state board Class 12 examination.