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

Ans. The minimum eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% marks. The cutoff is relaxed to 48% for SEBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST and Persons with Disability. Candidates in their final year of the bachelor’s degree may apply provisionally if they meet the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.

Ans. Yes. Admission is through the Kerala University CSS PG Entrance Examination. In 2026, the exam was conducted from May 18 to 24, 2026. The paper consisted of 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 2 hours, with negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Admission rank list was prepared based on entrance exam performance and candidates were allotted seats accordingly.

Ans. Total fees for the 2-year M.Lib.I.Sc at Kerala University are INR 5,160. The Semester 1 fee is INR 2,640, which includes INR 1,800 in one-time admission charges and INR 840 in tuition. Each of Semesters 2, 3, and 4 has a fee of INR 840. SC/ST candidates are exempt from tuition fees. Hostel accommodation is available for female students at INR 12,230 per year.

Ans. Graduates work as librarians, information officers, and knowledge managers in universities, schools, government departments, media organizations, and corporate knowledge centres. Postgraduates are eligible for Library Grade I and Documentation Officer posts in Kerala PSC and UPSC examinations. Opportunities also exist in digital library project management, institutional repository administration, and library automation roles.

Ans. Yes. There is no subject restriction for M.Lib.I.Sc admission at Kerala University. Graduates from any recognized discipline including Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, and Law can apply provided they have a minimum of 50% in their bachelor’s degree. The programme trains candidates from all academic backgrounds in library science, information management, cataloguing, and digital library systems.

Ans. The M.Lib.I.Sc programme is offered at the Department of Library and Information Science on the Kerala University main campus in Thiruvananthapuram. It is a full-time 2-year postgraduate programme not offered at affiliated colleges. Admission is centralized through the CSS PG Entrance Examination. The department has academic and library infrastructure on the main university campus.