Direct Admission to M. Lib.& I. Sc.@DLIS, CUTN through Open Counselling

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur offers spot admission to 2-year integrated Master of Library & Information Science (M. Lib. & I. Sc.) for the academic year 2026-2027. Graduates of any discipline fulfilling minimum eligibility criteria may apply. Interested and eligible candidates may express their willingness through the Google Form Link https://forms.gle/zrn8eayPdFeyHTwZ8 on or before 15.07.2026. Only the shortlisted and eligible applicants will be communicated by email for further admission process. If you have any queries, please mail to us at hodlis@cutn.ac.in. Candidates qualified in CUET(PG)-2026 Entrance are also eligible and shall be exempted from entrance test.

Eligibility Criteria: Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks for General Category, 45% marks OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and 40% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates at Graduate level.

Registration Fee: Candidates willing to take admission shall have to register/submit their interest in admission into the course and need to pay the Registration Fee as prescribed below:

Rs. 700/- (GEN) and Rs. 600/- (OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST / Third Gender & PWD).

The fee shall be paid under “CUTN Admission AY 2026-27” in SBI Collect Portal (https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm). The payment process can be seen by SBI Collect User Manual annexed herewith.

Program Fee Structure: Candidate may find the fee structure from the following link:

Fee-Structure-2026-2027_for-First-Year-Students

Note: There shall be online entrance exam conducted by the Department on 17.07.2026 and intimation regarding time shall be notified individually. The entrance exam will comprise of MCQs from the following discipline i.e., English Language Skill, Numerical Aptitude/Data Interpretation, Analytical Skills, Reasoning, General Aptitude, General Knowledge etc. Entrance Examination result shall be declared on 17.07.2026 and selected candidates have to take admission within stipulated time by paying the prescribed fee for the program.

Key Attractions for Admission:

• Free Hostel Facility for SC/ST candidates 
• Document Endorsement Facility for OBC Post-Matric Scholarship, SC/ST Scholarships granted by State Governments 
• NEP-2020 based latest M. Lib. I. Sc. curriculum
• DISYS Incubation Centre for Students and Scholars 
• Latest Editions of Knowledge Organisation Tools 
• State-of-the-Art Computer Laboratory 
• Bibliophile: An e-Newsletter of the Department 
• DLIS CUTN NEWS: A blog for disseminating departmental activities 
• Movie Club and Cultural Club of the Department 
• Anveshan - Online Lecture Series for PhD Scholars 
• Gyan Pravah - Online Lecture Series for PG Students 
• Library Internship to PG students in reputed libraries 
• Placement activities for PG students 
• UGC-NET Coaching for PG students 

Visit to Following Links:

DLIS Website    |   Student's Achievement     |     UGC-NET/JRF     |     Placements   |    Award  

Anveshan      |     Gyan Pravah      |     UGC-NET Coaching    |    Cultural Events      |    Presentations

Steps to pay through SBI Collect for Entrance Examination Fee

• Click on https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm
• Select Category: Educational Institutes
• Search Educational Institutions Name: Central University of TamilNadu
• Select Payment Category: UG/PG/Integrated/Diploma/PhD Application Fee
• Please fill other mandatory columns like Name, DOB, Father Name, Entrance Exam/CUET ID, Department, Program (Select PG here), Mobile No., Email Id, Application Fee Amount etc.
• Put the Department Name: Library and Information Science
• Select the Program: PG
• Please fill other mandatory columns like Entrance Exam/CUET ID, Name, Gender, DOB, Mobile No., Email Id etc.
• Please fill Entrance Registration Fee Amount: Rs. 700 / 600 and fill Remarks Column like “M Lib I Sc Registration Fee.”
• Please fill other mandatory columns for banking purposes by providing your Individual Details.
• Click on ‘Next’ button.
• After verifying your filled credentials, click on ‘Next’ button.
• Choose the payment gateways: Net Banking / Credit Card or Other Payment Modes
• Submit your payment gateway related details and go for payment.
• Download your Payment Receipt and note down Payment Reference Number.
• Upload the payment receipt along with registration form through the Google Form: https://forms.gle/zrn8eayPdFeyHTwZ8

For any query related to admission, please contact: 

Prof. S. Thanuskodi  +91 94422 24006

Employment Achievement of Dr. Abhijit Roy as Assistant Professor

Dear All, 

We are delighted to share that Dr. Abhijit Roy, a 2026 Ph.D. graduate and alumnus of the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science at Sandip University, Sijoul, Madhubani, Bihar. This prestigious appointment offers an excellent remuneration package in the private university sector. 

Dr. Roy completed his Ph.D. under the supervision of Prof. Akhandanand Shukla on the research topic, "Assessing the Open Access Friendliness of Indian Agricultural Universities through a Data Carpentry Approach." In addition to his faculty appointment, he has also been entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the Dean of the School. 

The Department of Library & Information Science extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Abhijit Roy on this remarkable achievement and wishes him continued success and excellence in his academic and professional journey.

Employment Achievement of Dr. Abhijit Roy as Professional Assistant

Dear All, 

We are delighted to share that Dr. Abhijit Roy, a 2026 Ph.D. graduate and alumnus of the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as Professional Assistant - Library at the Department of Library, Bennett University, Greater Noida. This prestigious appointment comes with an excellent remuneration package in the private university sector. Dr. Roy completed his Ph.D. under the supervision of Prof. Akhandanand Shukla on the research topic, "Assessing the Open Access Friendliness of Indian Agricultural Universities through a Data Carpentry Approach."

The Department of Library & Information Science extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Abhijit Roy on this significant achievement and wishes him continued success and excellence in all his future endeavors.

Employment Achievement of Ms. Akhila P.

Dear All,

We are delighted to inform you that Ms. Akhila P., a graduate of the MLIS program (2023-2025) and an alumna of the Department of Library & Information Science at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as Library Staff at Velammal Bodhi Campus, Puducherry.

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Akhila P. on this accomplishment and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.

Employment Achievement of Mr. Rachakonda Ganesh

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Rachakonda Ganesh, a graduate of the MLIS program (2024-2026 batch) and an alumnus of the Department of Library & Information Science at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as Management Trainee - Library at the Reliance Foundation Institution of Education and Research (Jio Institute), Ulwe, Navi Mumbai for two years. 

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Rachakonda Ganesh on this accomplishment and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.