PhD Programm in LIS, Calcutta University

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2017-18 (RET 2017)

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the Ph D programme in Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, for the session 2017-2018. The candidates should download the ‘Application Form’ from the university website for the admission test and interview and submit the same along with the application fee of Rs. 100/- in the proper challan obtainable from the University cash counter (11 am to 1 pm) to the department.

No of Seat: 10 (TEN)

The last date of submission of application forms is 10th April, 2017 (within working hours).

Written test will be held on the following basis:

• 1st paper – General Studies (MCQ); 80 Marks; Duration: 50 minutes 
• 2nd Paper – Library & Information Science (MCQ); 60 Marks; Duration: 40 minutes
• 3rd Paper – Library & Information Science (Descriptive); 60 Marks; Duration: 90 minutes

Date and time of Written Test – 22nd April, 2017 at 12:00 Noon

Candidates must obtain qualifying marks in each paper (General – 60% marks, OBC-A & OBC-B – 54% marks and SC/ST/PH – 45% marks) to qualify for interview.

The result of written test will be put up on the notice board of the department on 26th April, 2017.
The interview of the candidates comprised of applicants with NET/SET/M. Phil and qualified candidates in the written test will be held on 29th April, 2017 from 2:00 Pm in the Department.
The list of qualified candidates for the enrolment to the PhD programme for the session 2015-16 will be published on the Departmental Notice Board in 2nd week of May, 2017.

Address: 

University of Calcutta 

Department Of Library & Information Science 

Asutosh Building (3rd Floor), 87/1 College Street, Kolkata – 700 073

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BLIS admission in Calcutta University 2016-17

UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE

ADMISSION NOTICE

Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLIS) Course, 2016 – 2017

Duly filled in application in the prescribed form (available on the University website along with Prospectus) for Admission Test for admission to the BLIS Course (Evening) (2016 – 2017) accompanied by the receipt of a challan (obtainable from the Cash Counter of the University at the College Street campus) of Rs.250/- (for General and OBC Candidates) and Rs. 125/- (for SC/ST/PH candidates) should be submitted to the office of the Department of Library & Information Science, Asutosh Building (Top floor) 87/1 College Street, Kolkata - 700073 on all working days (12 Noon to 2 PM) till 31. 05. 2016. The challan should necessarily be endorsed by the Office of the Department before deposition of fees at Cash Counter of the University. An Entrance Examination will be held on 05. 06. 2016 (Sunday) at Asutosh Building for which the candidates must report along with their Admit Cards.

Total Intake: 58. Admission will be made on the basis of the merit list prepared through Admission Test, with reservations as per norms of the University of Calcutta for SC, ST, OBC, PH etc.

Eligibility: A Bachelor Degree with Honours (10 + 2+ 3) or Master Degree or a Degree in a technical subject (of the pattern 10 + 2 + 4 or 10 + 2 + 5) such as Medical Science, Engineering, Law etc. of this University or having an equivalent degree of any other University or Institute recognized by this university will be eligible for admission to the BLIS course. Persons appearing in the final Part of Honours Examination will be allowed to sit for the Admission Test. But their admission to BLIS will be subject to the condition of securing Honours Degree when the result comes out and also according to the merit list of BLIS Admission Test.

 Important Dates:

· Last Date of Submission of Application Form: 31. 05. 2016

· Date of Admission Test: 05. 06. 2016

· Tentative Date of Publication of Merit List: 15. 06. 2016

· Tentative Date of Counseling cum Admission: 22. 06. 2016

 · Tentative Date of Commencement of Classes: 14. 07. 2016

N.B.: Application forms will not be sent by post. No personal communication with the candidate regarding admission will be made on behalf of the university.

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