Library Science

Library Science is studied at 104 institutes across 22 states in India, as recorded in AISHE data. Combined approved seat intake across all institutes offering Library Science is 16,455 students per year. Programmes in this discipline run 1 to 4 years.

Institutes Offering104

States Covered22

Total Seat Intake16,455

Duration1 to 4 years

Where Can I Study Library Science?

Institute Type

University 49 institutes (47%)
College 55 institutes (53%)

Funding Type

Self Financing 80 offerings (61%)
General 45 offerings (34%)
Both 6 offerings (5%)

Programmes in This Discipline

49 institutes shown below (filtered by University).

All (104) University (49) Standalone Institution (0) College (55)

Mizoram University, Aizwal University · Aizawl, Mizoram
Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal University · Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
NIILM UNIVERSITY University · Kaithal, Haryana
NIRWAN UNIVERSITY University · Jaipur, Rajasthan
Pacific Academy of Higher Education Research University, Udaipur University · Udaipur, Rajasthan
RABINDRANATH TAGORE UNIVERSITY University · Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur University · Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
SCOPE GLOBAL SKILLS UNIVERSITY University · Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
SHUBHAM UNIVERSITY University · Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
SWAMI VIVEKANAND UNIVERSITY University · Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Sabarmati University University · Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati University · Amravati, Maharashtra
Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya University · Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Shri Venkateshwara University, Gajraula, J.P Nagar University · Amroha, Uttar Pradesh
University of Jammu, Jammu Tawi University · Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
University of Technology University · Jaipur, Rajasthan
Uttarakhand Open University University · Nainital, Uttarakhand
Vidyasagar University, Midnapore University · Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Vikram University, Ujjain University · Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Frequently Asked Questions

How many institutes offer Library Science?

104 institutes across 22 states offer programmes in Library Science, according to AISHE data.

What programs are offered in Library Science?

Library Science includes the following programmes: B.Lib.Sc.-Bachelor of Library Science, M.Lib.Sc. -Master of Library Science, B.Lib.I.Sc.-Bachelor of Library & Information Science, Ph.D.-Doctor of Philosophy, M.L.I.Sc.-Master of Library & Information Science, Diploma-Diploma, Certificate-Certificate, M.Phil.-Master of Philosophy, M.A.-Master of Arts, B.A.-Bachelor of Arts.

What is the total seat intake for Library Science?

The combined approved intake across all institutes offering Library Science is 16,455 seats per year.

What types of institutions offer Library Science?

Among institutes offering Library Science: 49 universitys, 55 colleges.

How long do Library Science programmes take to complete?

Programmes in Library Science typically take 1 to 4 years to complete, based on AISHE-reported durations.

Data sourced from the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE). Seat intake figures are as reported by institutes; verify current numbers with the institute directly before applying.