Annamalai University Chidambaram Ph.D Library & Information Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The minimum duration is three years for full time scholars who join after completing their Master degree. Candidates who hold an M.Phil. degree may complete in two years under full time mode. Part time scholars require a minimum of four years, while M.Phil. holders in part time mode need at least three years. The maximum permitted duration for all categories is six years.

Ans. No, UGC-NET is not mandatory. The university conducts its own entrance test of 70 MCQ questions followed by a personal interview. Candidates who have already qualified UGC NET, JRF, SLET, SET, or GATE are exempted from the entrance test and only need to attend the interview for selection. This exemption applies across all categories of candidates.

Ans. The annual tuition fee is INR 26,010 for full time scholars, INR 28,010 for part time internal scholars, and INR 33,410 for part time external scholars. Over the minimum three year full time duration, total tuition amounts to INR 78,030. Optional hostel accommodation in Pothigai Illam (men) or Thamarai Illam (women) costs INR 55,000 per annum.

Ans. Yes, working librarians, assistant librarians, library technical assistants, and library professional assistants employed in schools, public libraries, colleges, and universities with at least three years of experience may apply under the part time external category, provided they have a suitable research supervisor from Annamalai University and submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer.

Ans. The Department of Library and Information Science offers doctoral research across areas including digital libraries, information retrieval, knowledge organization, bibliometrics, library automation, and information literacy. The research supervisor is allotted by the Departmental Research Committee based on the scholar preferred area and available faculty expertise.

Ans. JRF qualified candidates are eligible for the UGC JRF Fellowship. SC/ST scholars may apply for the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship and the State Ph.D. Research Fellowship of INR 1,00,000 per annum, subject to an annual family income limit of INR 8,00,000. Social science researchers may also be eligible for ICSSR doctoral fellowships and Post-Matric Scholarships.