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Ramchandra Chandravansi University Diploma in Library and Information Science Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Opens	June 2026
Application Deadline	July 2026
Merit List Publication	July 2026
Document Verification	August 2026
Classes Commence	August 2026

Admission to the Diploma in Library and Information Science is merit-based on graduation percentage; no entrance examination is required.

Candidates must apply online at rcu.edu.in and upload graduation mark sheets, degree certificate or provisional certificate, transfer certificate, and identity proof.

Students appearing in the final year of their qualifying degree in 2026 may apply provisionally, subject to submitting the final mark sheet before enrolment is confirmed.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, or equivalent) from a recognised university with a minimum of 45 percent marks (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Jharkhand Government norms).

Graduates from any discipline are eligible; a background in humanities, social sciences, or information management is an advantage.

Working library staff or information professionals seeking formal qualification may also apply.

Admission Process

Visit rcu.edu.in and fill the online application form for the Diploma in Library and Information Science programme.

Upload graduation mark sheets, provisional or final degree certificate, transfer certificate, photograph, and signature.

Await the merit list based on graduation percentage; shortlisted candidates must report for document verification on the notified date.

Pay the programme fees at the university to confirm enrolment and complete the registration formalities.

Ramchandra Chandravansi University Diploma in Library and Information Science Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post Matric Scholarship (Jharkhand Govt.)	As per government norms	SC/ST/OBC students from Jharkhand; applied via National Scholarship Portal
Central Sector Scholarship	As per government norms	Merit-cum-means basis; family income below specified limit
University Merit Scholarship	Merit-based award	Students with outstanding academic performance; amount as notified by RCU

Government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students are processed through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in; apply before the notified deadline each academic year.

Scholarship eligibility and amounts are subject to annual government notifications and university-level approvals; students should apply within the first month of the academic year.

Ramchandra Chandravansi University Diploma in Library and Information Science FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for the Diploma in Library and Information Science at RCU?

Ans. Total fees for the one-year Diploma in Library and Information Science programme at Ramchandra Chandravansi University are INR 14,000 for the complete course duration, covering tuition and associated programme charges.

Ques. What is the eligibility for the Diploma in Library and Information Science at RCU?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, or equivalent) from a recognised university with a minimum of 45 percent marks. SC/ST/OBC candidates require 40 percent as per Jharkhand Government norms. Graduates from any discipline are eligible.

Ques. What subjects are covered in the Diploma in Library and Information Science?

Ans. The programme covers library cataloguing and classification using international standards, collection development and management, information storage and retrieval systems, digital library management, reference and information services, library automation, and basics of information technology applied to library functions.

Ques. What career options are available after the Diploma in Library and Information Science?

Ans. Diploma holders qualify for library assistant, junior librarian, cataloguer, and documentation officer positions in school and college libraries, public libraries, government documentation centres, and corporate knowledge and information management departments.

Ques. What is the difference between Diploma in Library and Information Science and B.Lib.I.Sc?

Ans. The Diploma in Library and Information Science is a shorter, entry-level qualification typically suited for support and assistant roles in libraries, while B.Lib.I.Sc (Bachelor of Library and Information Science) is a full bachelor’s degree that qualifies candidates for librarian and senior library officer positions. RCU offers both programmes.

Ques. Can diploma holders in Library and Information Science pursue further studies?

Ans. Yes, diploma holders can pursue further study by enrolling in B.Lib.I.Sc or directly appear for M.Lib.I.Sc at institutions that allow direct entry. Continuing education in library science enhances career prospects for roles such as university librarian and information officer.

Ques. How long is the Diploma in Library and Information Science programme at RCU?

Ans. The Diploma in Library and Information Science at Ramchandra Chandravansi University is a one-year full-time programme, structured to provide both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical training in library and information management.

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