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DU SOL Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) at a glance
DU SOL runs its Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) over 2 years in the Fee pending verification band; the university has not published a single consolidated figure, so confirm the exact amount before you pay. The award is backed by UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited, so it is treated the same as the on-campus degree by employers and by universities you apply to later.
- Total fee
- Fee pending verification
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree
- Duration
- 2 years
- Specialisations
- 0
Fees and eligibility last verified on 2026-08-10 against the university's official pages.
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The standard duration is 2 years. Most Indian universities also allow a maximum period of roughly double that for learners who need to pause, so a working professional can stretch the programme without losing credits. Bachelor's degree
- Programme
- Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc)
- University
- DU SOL
- Level
- PG
- Duration
- 2 years
- Mode
- Distance
- Fee band
- Fee pending verification
- Specialisations
- 0
- Admissions
- Closed
Overview
Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) is listed by 1 university in the 2026-27 dataset. At University of Delhi – School of Open Learning, it runs for 2 years and is delivered Distance, with UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited backing the award.
University of Delhi – School of Open Learning lists the Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) as an open-university programme based out of Delhi, Delhi, on a campus established in 1922. DU SOL delivers this as distance study over 2 years, built around self-paced material and scheduled examinations rather than a live class timetable. The award carries UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission, UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised, AICTE Approved programmes, NAAC NAAC accredited on record — the recognition line worth checking before any fee payment.
DU SOL does not publish a single headline total for this programme, so the fee has to be confirmed for your intake and mode before you commit.
No branch-wise specialisation list is published for this programme at DU SOL; the curriculum runs as a single track. No placement support is published against this programme in the DU SOL record, so plan your job search independently of the university.
UGC
Recognised by the University Grants Commission
UGC-DEB
Distance Education Bureau recognised
AICTE
Approved programmes
NAAC
NAAC accredited
Specialisations at a glance
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Specialisations
Elective tracks and their subjects
English electives
- Advanced Literary Studies
- Literary Theory
- Indian Literature
- World Literature
- Creative Writing
- Linguistics
Specialisation subjects are electives, not compulsory core papers. Availability varies by university.
Future of Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) in India in the Next 10 Years
Online degrees from UGC-entitled universities now carry the same academic standing as their on-campus equivalents, and employer familiarity has grown steadily since 2021. Over the next decade the format is likely to become the normal route for working professionals rather than an alternative one.
- UGC-entitled online degrees treated on par with campus degrees
- Deeper, industry-aligned specialisations
- Live cohort teaching replacing recorded-only delivery
- More published outcome and placement data
An Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) degree can offer you the following:
- A recognised degree accepted for jobs, promotions and further study.
- Study that fits around a full-time job.
- Specialisation choices aligned to current hiring.
- Eligibility for examinations and roles that require the qualification.
Fee structure
| Total programme fee | Shared by the university on request |
|---|---|
| Per semester | Shared by the university on request |
| Per year | Shared by the university on request |
| Registration fee | Shared by the university on request |
| Examination fee | Shared by the university on request |
| EMI from | Shared by the university on request |
Show the verified current-session total fee and, where published, separate tuition, examination, project, registration and other components. Never manufacture a total from incomplete components.
Figures are published only after verification against the university's own fee schedule — nothing on this page is estimated.
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Curriculum shown as the common Online MA course structure. The DU SOL syllabus may vary — confirm the current structure with the university.
Indicative duration: 2 years / 4 semesters (verify university-specific duration)
Semester 1
- Research Methodology
- Academic/Professional Communication
- Core Discipline Paper 1
- Core Discipline Paper 2
- Core Discipline Paper 3
Semester 2
- Core Discipline Paper 4
- Core Discipline Paper 5
- Core Discipline Paper 6
- Contemporary Issues
- Research/Skill module
Semester 3
- Advanced Core 1
- Advanced Core 2
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Research/Project component
Semester 4
- Advanced Core 3
- Elective 3
- Elective 4
- Dissertation/Major Project
- Viva/Applied component where prescribed
Sample degree
The degree awarded by University of Delhi – School of Open Learning is recognised by the relevant regulatory bodies and makes no mention of the learning mode, so it is accepted for every career and higher-study route.
UGC-DEB entitled
The degree is valid for government, private and overseas jobs as well as higher studies.
Digitally verifiable
Carries QR / online verification so employers can authenticate it instantly.
Officially stamped
Issued with the university seal and signatures — identical to the on-campus degree.
Eligibility
Required documents
The official document checklist for this programme is not published yet. Confirm it on the university admission portal before applying.
Admission process
DU SOL Master admission
University admission process
Admission to this programme follows DU SOL's standard online admission process. Programme-level eligibility still applies.
- Intake
- July 2026
- Application mode
- online application for ODL
- Admission cycles
- Admission cycle is programme/year dependent; current 2026 admission notices should be followed.
- Entrance requirement
- Admission requirements can differ by programme and current DU/SOL rules; do not apply a single no-entrance rule to every programme.
How to apply
- 1
Register on the official DU/SOL admission portal.
- 2
Select eligible programme.
- 3
Complete personal and academic information.
- 4
Upload required documents.
- 5
Pay applicable fee.
- 6
Complete verification/confirmation as instructed.
Examination pattern
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DU SOL Master examination pattern
University-level examination pattern
- Examination mode
- programme dependent
- Assessment structure
- Continuous evaluation plus end-of-term examinations are described in the referenced SOL material; examination mode can differ between programme structures.
Use programme-specific DU/SOL examination notification for exact mode, marks and centre requirements.
Placement support
Placement support at DU SOL
Placement assistance
Access to a job board or referrals, where the university operates one for online learners.
Resume support
Guidance on positioning experience and coursework for target roles.
Mock interviews
Practice interviews and feedback, where offered.
Career counselling
One-to-one guidance on role and specialisation choices.
Industry sessions
Guest lectures, webinars and networking events.
Internship support
Assistance for learners without work experience, where the university runs it.
Placement assistance is not the same as guaranteed placement. Ask DU SOL in writing what its career service actually includes for online learners.
Indicative recruiter list published for the university's online and campus programmes. Placement support does not guarantee a job offer.
Career opportunities
Indicative recruiter list published for the university's online and campus programmes. Placement support does not guarantee a job offer.
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available. Check DU SOL's current scholarship policy before applying.
DU SOL Master scholarships
University scholarship
Show only scholarships explicitly listed in the current DU/SOL notice or applicable government scheme.
Learning experience
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Online programmes are delivered through a learning management system with recorded lectures, reading material, assignments and assessment. The exact mix of live sessions, recorded content, mentoring and doubt-clearing support offered by DU SOL for this programme is published only where the university documents it.
Learner-support features change by admission cycle. Verify the current LMS access, live-class schedule and support channels on the official programme page before you enrol.
Who should choose it
Who should choose it
- • You meet the published eligibility: Bachelor's degree
- • A 2 years study commitment fits your work schedule.
- • You want the Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) exactly as delivered by DU SOL, and the published curriculum matches your goal.
Who should reconsider
- • You need on-campus lab, studio or clinical work.
- • You need a specialisation this programme does not officially publish.
- • You are relying on a guaranteed placement — no university guarantees one.
- • You need a confirmed total fee before deciding.
Explain who the programme may suit and who should reconsider based on verified eligibility, curriculum, assessment, flexibility and cost.
Choose DU SOL for this course if
- • You would rather hold a government/open-university degree than a privately priced online programme.
- • Your employer or PSU application asks for AICTE recognition on a technical programme.
Look elsewhere if
- • You are enrolling primarily for placement assistance — none is published for this programme.
- • You expect live online classes; this record is distance-mode study.
- • You need a specific specialisation on the final marksheet.
- • You need a fixed, published all-in cost before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
The Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) at DU SOL sits in the Fee pending verification band across the full 2 years programme. The exact figure is confirmed against the university's official fee page before publication.
Bachelor's degree
University of Delhi – School of Open Learning holds UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited, so the degree carries the same recognition as the equivalent on-campus programme.
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