Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

Create a state-wide facility for professional study of Library Science in the Gujarati medium and give people the chance to build a professional career.
Prepare properly trained professionals to run library services smoothly and effectively, especially in rural areas.
Give working library staff the chance to improve their qualification.

Course code: MLIS
Level: Post Graduate
Duration: Minimum 1 year, maximum 2 years
Medium: Gujarati
Total credits: 36
Course fee: ₹9,000 (boys and girls)
Eligibility: A bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science (BLIS) from a recognised university.
Admission: Admission to this programme is made only in the August session.
Evaluation: Continuous evaluation by Tutor Marked Assignments (weightage 30%) and a term-end examination (4 credits: 70 marks, weightage 70%). A one-month internship is compulsory.
Standard of success: At least 40% (or grade "D") in the continuous evaluation and at least 40% (or grade "D") in the term-end examination. The internship certificate is submitted before the marksheet is issued.
Contact: libraryscience@baou.edu.in

Subjects and credits

ML I-101 - Information, Communication and Society (4 credits)
ML II-101 - Information Sources, Systems and Services (4 credits)
ML I-102 - Management of Libraries and Information Centres (4 credits)
ML II-102 - Information Processing and Retrieval (4 credits)
ML II-103 - Fundamentals of Information Communication Technology (4 credits)
ML II-104 - Information Technology: Applications (4 credits)
ML I P-002 - Project/Dissertation Work (4 credits)

Source: BAOU Prospectus 2026. Fees, dates and rules can change, so please confirm the details on the official university website before you apply.