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ITI Library and Information Science

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Covers cataloguing, classification, circulation and library automation. Entry-level route into library services; a B.Lib.I.Sc degree is required for most sanctioned librarian posts.

Am I eligible?
Duration
1 year
Entry after
Class 12
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Covers cataloguing, classification, circulation and library automation. Entry-level route into library services; a B.Lib.I.Sc degree is required for most sanctioned librarian posts.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 12th pass.

How you get in. State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How it is studied. Full-time at the ITI. Some trades also run under the Dual System of Training with an industry partner.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Schools and colleges
  • Public libraries
  • Government departments
  • Research institutes
  • Corporate information centres

What you can study next.

  • B.Lib.I.Sc
  • M.Lib.I.Sc
  • UGC NET for academic librarian posts
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt ITI: about 3,000 - 15,000 total; Private ITI: about 25,000 - 90,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 10,000 - 18,000 per month.

Typical duration. 1 year.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 12 Any —

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

2 routes mapped from this qualification.

Library & information science
govt libraries, UGC NET LIS
Common route
Librarian and Information Specialist
Organises, preserves and helps people discover reliable information across physical and digital collections.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

What you can study next

Master of Library and Information Science
Direct · Alternative route
B.Lib.I.Sc (Bachelor of Library and Information Science)
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Library and Information Science?

12th pass. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How long does ITI Library and Information Science take?

1 year. Full-time at the ITI. Some trades also run under the Dual System of Training with an industry partner.

What does ITI Library and Information Science cost?

Govt ITI: about 3,000 - 15,000 total; Private ITI: about 25,000 - 90,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after ITI Library and Information Science?

B.Lib.I.Sc, M.Lib.I.Sc, UGC NET for academic librarian posts.