Masters in Library & Information Science

Masters in Library & Information Science at MIT University Sikkim takes 1 year and focuses on how society, governance, history and human behaviour shape everyday life, taught as a regular on-campus programme.

Each semester pairs Library & Information Science theory with source and document analysis, field survey and interviews and debate and seminar presentation. On completion you receive Masters from MIT University Sikkim.

Yes. Masters in Library & Information Science is awarded by MIT University Sikkim. Approval reference: UGC | MOE | Government of Sikkim approved university programme.

• UGC | MOE | Sikkim Government approved university programme
• MIT University Sikkim is a state private university established by the Government of Sikkim
• Regular-mode study follows university assessment rules, assignments, examinations, practicals, projects or viva where applicable
• The qualification may be used for jobs, higher education and competitive exams subject to the rules of the recruiting or admitting authority

Students should verify the latest recognition, mode approvals and examination rules from the university before admission.

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Key Student Benefits

Note: Eligibility may vary from course to course and is subject to change as per the latest MIT University Sikkim admission rules, UGC guidelines and NEP 2020 provisions. Students are advised to verify course-specific eligibility with the University Admission Cell or an authorised Education Counsellor before applying — call +91 6009466009 or submit the enquiry form on this page.

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   Fill the online enquiry / application form for the 2026 session

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   Step 2

   Free counselling call — eligibility and specialisation check within 30 minutes

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   Step 3

   Upload documents (marksheets, ID proof, photograph) for verification

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   Step 4

   Pay the ₹5,000 registration fee to block your seat

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   Step 5

   Receive the provisional admission letter and enrolment number

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   Step 6

   Pay the first-year fee (full or instalment) to confirm admission

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   Step 7

   Classes begin — LMS/ID card, timetable and student support activated

Documents required: 10th & 12th marksheets, graduation marksheet (for PG), transfer/migration certificate, ID proof and passport-size photographs.

These are the subject groups studied in Masters in Library & Information Science. Paper titles follow the MIT University Sikkim scheme for your year of entry.

Year-wise plan

Skills You Will Gain

These are the roles Masters in Library & Information Science graduates commonly apply for, and the kind of organisation that hires for them.

Roles listed are indicative of the field. MIT University Sikkim provides career preparation and placement assistance; it does not guarantee employment or a salary figure.

Public administration, development work and research organisations continue to recruit graduates who can analyse society and communicate findings well.

For Masters in Library & Information Science specifically, the work is concentrated in civil services and public administration, NGOs and development agencies, media and research organisations and education. Employers in these areas look for the exact practical skills this programme trains — build an argument from evidence and collect and interpret field data — which is why project and internship work is built into the course rather than left optional.

On completing the Masters in Library & Information Science programme at MIT University Sikkim, students receive official, verifiable documents. Specimen samples are shown below — names, marks and dates are fictitious and the images are watermarked; they are invalid for any official use.

Your Masters in Library & Information Science degree is backed by these official recognitions. Below are the actual recognition documents issued to MIT University Sikkim.