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 “UG/PG/Integrated/Diploma/PhD Application Fee” 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 after 15.07.2026 and intimation regarding date and 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 the day of examination 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 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.

Employment Achievement of Ms. Samarpita Dash

Dear All,

We are delighted to inform you that Ms. Samarpita Dash, a graduate of the MLIS program (2023-2025) and an alumnus of the Department of Library & Information Science at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as Library Assistant at DAV Public School, Angul, Odisha.

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

Employment Achievement of Ms. Ajina K. T.

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Ms. Ajina K. T., a graduate of the MLIS program (2022-2024) and an alumnus of the Department of Library & Information Science at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as Library Assistant at St. Joseph's University, Lalbagh Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Prior to this, she worked as Assistant Professor (Guest Lecturer) in Library Science at the Kannur University, Thavakkara Campus, Kannur, Kerala.

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

Employment Achievement of Mrs. Mariam Bhanu M. A., PhD Scholar

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Mrs. Mariam Bhanu M. A., PhD Scholar (R191906) in the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Library & Information Science at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamassery, Cochin, Keralam. 

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Mariam Bhanu M. A. on this remarkable achievement and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors.

Participation in Symposium on Artificial Intelligence by Prof. Akhandanand Shukla

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Professor in the Department, participated as an Invited Speaker at the one-day Symposium on "Artificial Intelligence: Application in Libraries and Promoting Indian Knowledge System in Libraries." 

The symposium was organized by the Central Library, Mizoram University, Aizawl on 22nd May 2026. Prof. Shukla delivered an invited talk on "Problems and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Academics." 

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Shukla for his successful participation and valuable contributions to the symposium.

"Alvida" to MLIS Final Year

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that the 2nd Semester MLIS students of the Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), organized a heartfelt farewell programme for the outgoing 2024–26 batch under the theme “Alvida.” The event was held on 20 May 2026 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM and turned out to be a joyful, emotional, and memorable occasion attended by faculty members, PhD scholars, juniors, and seniors. 

The venue was beautifully decorated with balloons, paper crafts, and photographs reflecting the memorable moments shared within the department. The programme commenced with a welcome address delivered by Ms. Anuvinda J. R. on behalf of the 2nd Semester students, expressing gratitude to the seniors for their support, guidance, and encouragement throughout the academic journey. 

Prof. S. Thanuskodi, Head of the Department and faculty members addressed the gathering and conveyed their best wishes to the outgoing students for their future careers and higher studies. Their inspiring words motivated everyone and added significance to the occasion. One of the major attractions of the event was the title distribution ceremony, where creative and respectful titles were awarded to the seniors based on their personalities and talents. Cultural performances, including dances, songs, games, and other fun-filled activities, added excitement and entertainment to the celebration. A memory-sharing session provided an opportunity for the seniors to express their feelings and share memorable experiences from their time in the department. 

The programme also included a group photography session to preserve the joyful memories of the occasion. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Hari Krishnan S. N. on behalf of the 2nd Semester students. The farewell celebration became a memorable occasion filled with happiness, emotions, friendship, and togetherness, further strengthening the bond between juniors and seniors.

Glimpses of the farewell function are presented below:

Dr. K. G. Sudhier Receives Best LIS Researcher Award

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur was honoured with the prestigious Best LIS Researcher Award instituted by the All Kerala Librarians Meet during the All Kerala Librarians’ Meet 2026 (AKLM), held at Vimala College (Autonomous). The award was presented in recognition of Dr. Sudhier’s significant contributions to teaching, research, and academic development in the field of Library and Information Science. 

The 4th edition of the All Kerala Librarians’ Meet 2026 served as an annual gathering of library professionals working in various institutions across Kerala. The event provided a vibrant platform for professional interaction, knowledge sharing, and strengthening collaborative networks among LIS professionals in the state.

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. K. G. Sudhier on this remarkable achievement and wishes him continued success in all his future endeavors.

Overseas Employment Achievement of Ms. Amiya Anil

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Ms. Amiya Anil, MLIS graduate (2021–2023 batch) and alumna of the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as Librarian at Sunrise International School, Al Karamah, Abu Dhabi, UAE. She previously served as Library Trainee at Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod. 

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Amiya Anil on this achievement and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors.

Overseas Employment Achievement of Mrs. Yazhini Raju

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Mrs. Yazhini Raju, MLIS graduate (2020–2022 batch) and alumna of the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as Librarian at New Horizon School, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. She previously served as Librarian at Rabiammal Ahamed Maideen College for Women, Thiruvarur, affiliated with Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Yazhini Raju on this achievement and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Mr. Abhijit Roy, Ph.D. Scholar

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Abhijit Roy, Ph.D. Scholar of the Department, successfully defended his Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination held in the Smart Classroom on 06.05.2026 at 11:00 AM. His research topic was titled “Assessing the Open Access Friendliness of Indian Agricultural Universities through a Data Carpentry Approach.”

Mr. Abhijit Roy presented his research work in detail and satisfactorily answered the queries raised during the Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination. Dr. Udayan Bhattacharya, Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, served as the External Examiner for the examination. Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Professor and Research Supervisor, acted as the Convener of the Open Viva-Voce Examination.

The Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination was attended by the RAC members of the scholar; faculty members; research scholars from the Department and other departments; postgraduate students; non-teaching staff; and staff members from the Central Library. The examination was conducted in hybrid mode.

The Department congratulates Mr. Abhijit Roy on the successful completion of his Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination and wishes him success in his future academic and professional endeavors.

Alumna of DLIS CUTN Appointed as Radio Jockey at All India Radio

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Ms. Tamil Bharathi T. K., MLIS graduate (2018–2020 batch) and alumna of the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as a Radio Jockey (RJ) at All India Radio.

She will be associated with the FM Rainbow 102.1 channel in Tiruchirappalli, marking a significant achievement in her professional journey. Her accomplishment reflects the diverse career opportunities pursued by graduates of the department.

Department congrats to her on this achievement and shower blessings for future endeavour.

Participation in My Bharat Budget Quest 2026 by Ms. Anugu Tejaswini

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Ms. Anugu Tejaswini, MLIS 2nd Semester (Batch 2025–2027), has been shortlisted for the final round of the “MY BHARAT BUDGET QUEST 2026,” a prestigious virtual dialogue with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.

As part of the programme, she participated in the Women’s Mock Parliament, assuming the role of Minister of Labour and Employment. During the session, she actively supported and presented arguments in favour of the Women’s Reservation Bill.

The event was held at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad, Telangana, on April 12 and 13, 2026. On April 13, a panel discussion on the Union Budget 2026 was also organized, with the Hon’ble Governor of Telangana attending as the Chief Guest.

The programme provided a significant platform for engaging in policy discussions and understanding governance processes at a national level. Department congrats to her on this achievement and shower blessings for future endeavour.

Notification: Open PhD Viva-Voce Examination of Mr. Abhijit Roy

Dear All,

This is to inform you that the open PhD Viva-Voce Examination of Mr. Abhijit Roy (R221901), PhD Scholar of the Department of Library & Information Science, has been scheduled on 6th May 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Smart Classroom of the Department. He is registered for the PhD programme under the supervision of Prof. Akhandanand Shukla. 

The open PhD Viva-Voce will be conducted in hybrid mode (offline/online). All faculty members, research scholars, and students are cordially invited to attend and participate in the examination.

The details of the Viva-Voce examination are as follows:

Title of the Thesis: Assessing the Open Access Friendliness of Indian Agricultural Universities through a Data Carpentry Approach

Date & Time: 06 May 2026, 11:00 AM

Venue: Department of Library & Information Science, CUTN

Mode: Hybrid

Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/wcm-xovi-wan

Thank you.

Job Achievement of Ms. Mohini

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Ms. Mohini, a graduate of the MLIS program (2022-2024 batch) and an alumnus of the Department of Library & Information Science at the Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as a Trainee-Global Library under the Global Library Training Programme (GLTP) at O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, from 6th April 2026 to 31st March 2028. She has previously worked as a Library Professional Trainee at IIT Gandhinagar and as Library Associate under ONOS Project at INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

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

Celebration of Holi Festival 2026@DLIS CUTN

Dear All,

This is to inform you that students, research scholars, and teachers of the Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu celebrated the "Holi" festival in the Department on 06.03.2026. All the students, scholars and staff members enjoyed the festival with playing of color and the distribution of sweets. A glimpse of the festival is given here:

Thanks to everyone for participating in the function.

ICSSR Research Project Awarded to Dr. S. Ravikumar

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Dr. S. Ravikumar, Associate Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been awarded a research project titled “Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems through Decolonised Digital Archiving: A Community-Based Framework for PVTGs in Tamil Nadu with Special Reference to the Irular Community of Tamil Nadu” by ICSSR, New Delhi, under the scheme “Multi-Disciplinary Studies on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India (2025–26).”

The Department congratulates him on this significant achievement.

Dr. K. G. Sudhier re-elected as Vice-President, IASLIC, Kolkata

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur has been re-elected as Vice-President, Indian Association of Special Libraries & Information Centres (IASLIC), Kolkata. 

Department congrats to him on his new responsibility.

Job Achievement by Ms. C. T. Vasthalya

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Ms. Chandrasekhar Thirumala Vasthalya, a graduate of the MLIS program (2023-2025 batch) and an alumnus of the Department of Library & Information Science at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as a Junior Library Executive at the Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IITTP).

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

Achievement in UGC-NET/JRF Examinations December 2025

Dear All, 

We are very pleased to inform you that following PG students of the Department (based on available information) have successfully cleared the UGC-NET/JRF Examinations held in December 2025. The list of successful candidates is as follows:

Ms. A. N. Ankitha (MLIS 2024-2026 Batch)

UGC-NET 2025 

Ms. Minakshi Mohanty (MLIS 2024-2026 Batch)

UGC-NET 2025

The Department congratulates all the successful students on their achievement and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.

Celebration of Samathuva Pongal 2026@CUTN

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that students, research scholars, non-teaching staff, and teachers of the Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu participated in the "Samathuva Pongal Celebration 2026" organized by Central University of Tamil Nadu at Multipurpose Hall on 30.01.2026. All the students, scholars, and staff members enjoyed the Pongal celebration by cooking Pongal and participating in the celebration. The glimpses of the festival are given here:

Thanks to everyone for participating in the celebration.

Retractions: On the Rise, But Not Enough

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur, organised a special online lecture under its series “Gyan Pravah: Online Lecture Series in LIS." The 10th lecture in the series was held on 7th January 2026 (Wednesday) from 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM via Google Meet. Dr. Ivan Oransky, MD, Co-Founder of Retraction Watch and Executive Director of the Center for Scientific Integrity, was invited as the resource person and delivered a lecture on the topic “Retractions: On the Rise, But Not Enough.” 

The programme commenced with a welcome address, followed by the introduction of the speaker by Prof. S. Thanuskodi, Professor & Head of the Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur who highlighted the speaker’s contributions to research integrity and scholarly publishing.

The invited speaker, Dr. Ivan Oransky, delivered a one-hour lecture focusing on the role of retractions in correcting the scholarly record and maintaining public trust in research. He emphasized that retractions are intended to correct the literature rather than punish authors, and that despite an increase in retractions, they are still not sufficient in proportion to the volume of unreliable research. During the lecture, Dr. Oransky discussed why retractions matter, particularly in cases of large-scale falsification and editorial failures that risk undermining confidence in science. He explained what gets retracted and who decides, noting that editors may retract publications when confidence in the results is lost, in line with established publication ethics guidelines. The speaker outlined common reasons for retractions, including duplication, plagiarism, image manipulation, faked data, fake peer review, publisher errors, authorship issues, legal reasons, paper mills, and voluntary retractions undertaken as an act of doing the right thing. He clearly distinguished between research misconduct, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism, and honest error, emphasizing that honest mistakes and differences of opinion do not constitute misconduct. An emerging trend discussed during the session was the appearance of AI-generated or AI-assisted writing in papers and peer-review reports. Dr. Oransky emphasized the importance of transparency and careful editorial judgment in handling such cases. He also cautioned that ranking systems and policy frameworks that penalize retractions may discourage responsible self-correction and transparency. The lecture was followed by an interactive Q&A session, during which participants engaged in discussions related to retraction practices, research misconduct, AI in scholarly publishing, and research evaluation systems.

The programme was coordinated by Dr. Anila Sulochana, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, and attended by more than 40 participants. The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks proposed by Dr. S. Ravikumar, Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, who thanked the speaker and participants for their valuable contributions. 

The virtual invited talk was informative and beneficial to faculty members, research scholars, and students, offering important insights into contemporary challenges in scholarly communication and research integrity.