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

Ans. The total fee for B.Lib.I.Sc at Kerala University SDE is INR 12,615 for graduates from the University of Kerala, split across two semesters (INR 6,255 in Semester 1 and INR 6,360 in Semester 2). Graduates from other recognized universities pay a total of INR 9,255 for the 1-year programme. A 5% reduction is applicable if the full fee is remitted at once.

Ans. Candidates who have passed a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kerala or any recognized equivalent university with a minimum of 40% marks are eligible for B.Lib.I.Sc. SC/ST students receive a 5% concession and OBC students receive a 3% concession in the minimum eligibility requirement. There is no upper age limit for admission to this programme.

Ans. B.Lib.I.Sc graduates can work as library assistants, library officers, or cataloguers in school libraries, public libraries, special libraries, and academic institutions. The qualification is also recognized for government library posts under the Kerala Public Service Commission. Graduates seeking advanced roles often pursue M.Lib.I.Sc as the next qualification.

Ans. Yes. Unlike most SDE programmes that require 50% attendance, B.Lib.I.Sc students must maintain 75% attendance at all contact class sessions (PCP classes) held at the SDE Kariavattom campus. This is a strict requirement for eligibility to appear in the end-semester examinations. Students who cannot attend due to unavoidable circumstances must apply for condonation and pay the applicable condonation fee.

Ans. Yes. Kerala University SDE provides printed self-learning materials (SLM) for all courses in the B.Lib.I.Sc programme. The SLM fee is included in the semester fee paid at the time of admission. Students also have access to the SDE Library at Kariavattom, which holds over 30,000 books, periodicals, and reference materials, with library membership available for a nominal fee.

Ans. B.Lib.I.Sc is a 1-year programme requiring a Bachelor’s degree as the entry qualification, while M.Lib.I.Sc is a postgraduate programme that requires the B.Lib.I.Sc degree for admission. The B.Lib programme covers foundational topics in library management, classification, cataloguing, and information science. The M.Lib programme builds on these with advanced modules and research components.