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 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.

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.

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.

Successful PhD Pre-Submission Seminar of Ms. Rima Hazarika

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Ms. Rima Hazarika, a Ph.D. Scholar (R211903), successfully presented her Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar in the Conference Hall of Chozha Central Library, CUTN, on 18th December 2025, at 3:00 PM. The topic of her research is "Mapping the Open Access Landscape of State and Central Universities in North-East India: Insights from OpenAlex." Her research supervisor is Dr. K. G. Sudhier. The Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar was attended by faculty members, research scholars, and students from the department, as well as research scholars and faculty members from other departments. 

The Department extends its blessings to her for this academic achievement and congratulates her on the successful presentation of her Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar.

Successful PhD Pre-Submission Seminar of Mr. Palthe Ramu Naik

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Palthe Ramu Naik, a Ph.D. Scholar (R191902), successfully presented his Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar in the Smart Class Room of the Department of Library & Information Science, CUTN, on 14th November 2025 at 11:30 AM. The topic of his research is "Health Information Seeking Behaviour of Tribal People in Rayalaseema Region, Andhra Pradesh: A Study." His research supervisor is Dr. V. K. Dhanyasree. The Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar was attended by faculty members, research scholars, and students from the department and library staff members.

The Department extends its blessings to him for this academic achievement and congratulates him on the successful presentation of his Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar.

Successful PhD Pre-Submission Seminar of Mrs. Mariam Bhanu M. A.

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Mrs. Mariam Bhanu M. A., a Ph.D. Scholar (R191906), successfully presented his Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar in the Smart Class Room of Department of Library & Information Science, CUTN, on 31st October 2025, at 3:00 PM. The topic of her research is "Role of Public Libraries in Sustainable Development of the Society in Kerala: A Study." Her research supervisor is Dr. V. K. Dhanyasree. The Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar was attended by faculty members, research scholars, and students from the department and library staff members.

The Department extends its blessings to her for this academic achievement and congratulates her on the successful presentation of her Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar.

Successful PhD Pre-Submission Seminar of Mr. Abhijit Roy

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Abhijit Roy, a Ph.D. Scholar (R221901), successfully presented his Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar in the Conference Hall of Chozha Central Library, CUTN, on 28th October 2025, at 3:30 PM. The topic of his research is "Assessing the Open Access Friendliness of Indian Agricultural Universities through Data Carpentry Approach." His research supervisor is Prof. Akhandanand Shukla. The Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar was attended by faculty members, research scholars, and students from the department, as well as research scholars and faculty members from other departments.

The Department extends its blessings to him for this academic achievement and congratulates him on the successful presentation of his Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar.

Admission to PhD (Entrance Exam Category) in Library & Information Science@DLIS CUTN, Thiruvarur

Dear All,

We are happy to inform you that Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu offers admission to PhD (Full-Time) under the Entrance Exam Category for the Academic Year 2025-2026. 

PhD Seat Vacancy: Full-Time - 05. 

Eligibility: Candidates willing to appear under Entrance Examination Category may check the detailed eligibility criteria or equivalent in our website PhD-Eligibility-criteria-AY-2025-2026_12062025.pdf 

Candidates who have completed:

• Two year/four semester Master's Degree after a three-year Bachelor Programme, with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate or equivalent grade OR
• One year/two semester Master's Degree after a four-year Bachelor Programme, with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate or equivalent grade OR
• Four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade OR M.Phil. Degree with 55% of marks or its equivalent grade.

Online Registration Link: Application form is to be submitted online in the link: https://cutnadm.samarth.edu.in/ 

Registration commences from 17.10.2025

Application Fee: All eligible candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs.2360/- (incl. GST) (GEN/OBC/EWS) and Rs.1770/- (incl. GST) (SC/ST/PWD/Third Gender)

A duly completed application form with the prescribed application fee must be submitted online on or before 31.10.2025. Entrance Exam will be conducted at CUTN, Thiruvarur on 15.11.2025. For admission queries, kindly mail to admissions@cutn.ac.in.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Mrs. Hasbi Alikunju, PhD Scholar

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Mrs. Hasbi Alikunju, Ph.D. Scholar of the Department successfully defended her open Ph.D. viva-voce held at the Smart Classroom on 28th August 2025 at 11:00 AM. Her research topic was: "An Assessment of Health Information Poverty among Transgender Community in Kerala." Mrs. Hasbi Alikunju presented her research in detail and satisfactorily answered the queries raised during the open viva-voce. Prof. Sanjay Kumar Singh from the Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati, served as the external examiner for the PhD viva-voce. Dr. Anila Sulochana, Assistant Professor and Research Supervisor, was the Convener of the session. 

The session was attended by Prof. S. Thanuskodi, Head of the Department, RAC members of the scholar, faculty members, research scholars from the Department and other departments, postgraduate students, non-teaching staff, and staff from the Central Library. The PhD viva-voce was conducted in hybrid mode.

The Department congratulates her on the successful completion of her Ph.D. viva-voce.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Mr. Suman Barath P., PhD Scholar

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Suman Barath P., Ph.D. Scholar of the Department successfully defended his open Ph.D. viva-voce held at the Smart Classroom on 6th August 2025 at 11:00 AM. His research topic was: "Role of Public Libraries in Bridging the Digital Divide in Kerala: A Study based on Librarians' and Users' Perspectives." Mr. Suman Barath presented his research in detail and satisfactorily answered the queries raised during the open viva-voce. Prof. Udayan Bhattacharya from the Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University, West Bengal, served as the external examiner for the viva. 

Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor and Research Supervisor, was the Convener of the session. The session was attended by Prof. S. Thanuskodi, Head of the Department, other faculty members, research scholars from the Department and other departments, postgraduate students, non-teaching staff, and staff from the Central Library.

The Department congratulates him on the successful completion of his Ph.D. viva-voce.

Admission to Full-Time/Part-Time PhD (under Rolling Advertisement) in Library & Information Science@DLIS, CUTN Thiruvarur

Dear All,

We are happy to inform you that Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu offers rolling advertisement for admission to PhD (Full-Time) under the Entrance Exam Exempted Category for the Academic Year 2025-2026. 

PhD Seat Vacancy: Full-Time - 09, Part-Time - 05. 

Candidate must have 5 Years of service experience for Part-Time PhD.

Eligibility: Candidates who have qualified any national level examinations such as JRF (UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR/ICAR), NET (UGC/CSIR), GATE or equivalent. 

Candidates who have completed:

• Two year/four semester Master's Degree after a three-year Bachelor Programme, with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate or equivalent grade OR
• One year/two semester Master's Degree after a four-year Bachelor Programme, with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate or equivalent grade OR
• Four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade OR M.Phil. Degree with 55% of marks or its equivalent grade.  

Application Form: Application form is to be submitted in print/scanned copy via email or post. Application form may be downloaded from the university website PhD-Application-Form-updated_29052025.docx 

Application Fee: All eligible candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs.2360/- (incl. GST) (GEN/OBC/EWS) and Rs.1770/- (incl. GST) (SC/ST/PWD/Third Gender)

A duly completed application form with the prescribed application fee must be submitted to the Controller of Examinations. For admission related queries, kindly mail to admissions@cutn.ac.in.

Address for Form Submission:

To, 

Controller of Examinations

Central University of Tamil Nadu

Neelakudy, Thiruvarur - 610 005

Tamil Nadu, India

Admission to PhD (Entrance Exam Category) in Library & Information Science@DLIS, CUTN Thiruvarur

Dear All,

We are happy to inform you that Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu offers admission to PhD (Full-Time/Part-time) under the Entrance Exam Category for the Academic Year 2025-2026. 

PhD Seat Vacancy: Full-Time - 09, Part-Time - 05. 

Candidate must have 5 Years of service experience for Part-Time PhD.

Eligibility: Candidates willing to appear under Entrance Examination Category may check the detailed eligibility criteria or equivalent in our website PhD-Eligibility-criteria-AY-2025-2026_12062025.pdf 

Candidates who have completed:

• Two year/four semester Master's Degree after a three-year Bachelor Programme, with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate or equivalent grade OR
• One year/two semester Master's Degree after a four-year Bachelor Programme, with a minimum of 55% marks aggregate or equivalent grade OR
• Four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade OR M.Phil. Degree with 55% of marks or its equivalent grade.

Online Registration Link: Application form is to be submitted online in the link: https://cutnadm.samarth.edu.in/ 

Registration commences from 09.07.2025

Application Fee: All eligible candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs.2360/- (incl. GST) (GEN/OBC/EWS) and Rs.1770/- (incl. GST) (SC/ST/PWD/Third Gender)

A duly completed application form with the prescribed application fee must be submitted online on or before 31.07.2025. For admission queries, kindly mail to admissions@cutn.ac.in.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Mr. Abhijith B., PhD Scholar

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Abhijith B., Ph.D. Scholar of the Department successfully defended his open Ph.D. viva-voce held at the Smart Classroom on 22nd May 2025 at 11:00 AM. His research topic was: "Developing Ontology on the Contributions of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan in the Field of Library & Information Science." Mr. Abhijith presented his research in detail and satisfactorily answered the queries raised during the open viva-voce. Prof. R. K. Mahapatra from the Department of Library & Information Science, Agartala University, Tripura, served as the external examiner for the viva. 

Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor and Research Supervisor, was the Convener of the session. RAC members Prof. Akhandanand Shukla and Dr. Mamman P. Joseph were also present during the proceedings. The session was attended by Prof. S. Thanuskodi, Head of the Department, other faculty members, research scholars from the Department and other departments, postgraduate students, non-teaching staff, and staff from the Central Library. 

The Department congratulates him on the successful completion of his Ph.D. viva-voce.

Progression to Higher Education by Mr. Abhishek M.

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Abhishek M., an MLIS graduate (2021–2023 batch) and an alumnus of the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been admitted to the Ph.D. Program in Library & Information Science at Pondicherry University under the supervision of Dr. M. Leeladharan. 

Prior to joining his Ph.D. program, he worked as a Library Assistant at Fr. Moses Library, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS), Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala. He also qualified for the UGC-JRF and UGC-NET examinations conducted by NTA.

Successful PhD Pre-Submission Seminar of Mr. Abhijith B.

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Abhijith B., a Ph.D. scholar (R191904), successfully presented his Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar in the Smart Classroom of the Department of Library and Information Science, CUTN, on 16th December 2024, at 2:30 PM. The topic of his research is "Developing Ontology on the Contributions of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan in the Field of Library and Information Science." His research supervisor is Dr. K. G. Sudhier. The Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar was attended by faculty members, research scholars, and students from the department, as well as research scholars and faculty members from other departments.

The department extends its blessings to him for this academic achievement and congratulates him on the successful presentation of his Ph.D. Pre-Submission Seminar.