Become the librarian institutions rely on first
from B.Lib.I.Sc to M.Lib.I.Sc, built around outcomes.
Hands-on Training with Digital & Physical Libraries
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Industry-Ready for Government, Academic & Corporate Roles
Credibility you can verify.
Recognitions and design choices that make an FLIS degree hold up to scrutiny stated as third-party facts, not slogans.
The Faculty of Library and Information Science (FLIS).
A specialized faculty at India’s youngest NAAC A++ university, FLIS prepares future information managers, digital archivists, and cataloging specialists through modern library technology, database management, hands-on practical training, and industry immersion.
Offering streamlined 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc and M.Lib.I.Sc programs, the faculty pairs academic rigour with digital skills that top academic institutions and corporate research centers hire for. Students benefit from access to over 2 Lakh+ physical and digital resources, modern archiving labs, and a extensive network of recruiters across the educational and corporate sectors.
Vision
To be a leading library and information science faculty that develops ethical, industry-ready information managers and archivists who create lasting value for research, academia, and society.
Mission
To deliver outcome-focused information science education through hands-on archival training, digital library technology, and institutional collaboration so every student can get hired, lead modern library systems, or pursue advanced research.
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Compare them side by side.
Two fast-track pathways into Library & Information Science at PU.
B.Lib.I.Sc
M.Lib.I.Sc
*Tuition fees may vary depending on the country or state in which the candidate has completed their qualifying examination. Merit, rank-based, and domicile scholarships are available. The final fee structure and applicable scholarships will be confirmed by the Admission Committee. Specialization certifications and digital library resource modules may be charged separately.
Bachelor's
B.Lib.I.Sc • 1 Year • 1 ProgramMaster's
M.Lib.I.Sc • 1 Year • 1 ProgramA B.Lib.I.Sc designed around where you'll work, not just what you'll study.
Choose the 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc to build foundational expertise or advance directly into the 1-year M.Lib.I.Sc for strategic information management. Want complete academic mastery in less time? Progress seamlessly from B.Lib.I.Sc to M.Lib.I.Sc in just two years total. A practical digital archiving track is integrated for career-bound students.
B.Lib.I.Sc
Bachelor of Library and Information Science *See program details and curriculum belowShort-term certificate courses
*See all branches by domain belowAll B.Lib.I.Sc specialisations
An M.Lib.I.Sc built around advanced research, and the institutions that hire for it.
Master advanced skills in digital preservation, metadata standards, and research informatics. Go deeper with practical library automation, or specialize in modern digital asset management and knowledge curation systems.
M.Lib.I.Sc
Master of Library and Information Science *See program details and curriculum belowAll M.Lib.I.Sc specialisations
Three routes forward and FLIS is
built for all three.
An Information Science degree here isn't only a path to a library role. Pick the route that fits your ambition step into top institutions, pursue advanced academia, or modernise digital information ecosystems and the faculty backs all three.
Step into a career
Top tier institutional networks, practical cataloguing projects, and dedicated placement support move you from classroom to offer.
Advance to academia & Ph.D.
Comprehensive guidance for UGC NET preparation, higher doctoral studies, and research publications to build an academic career.
Lead digital transformation
Specialise in digital archiving, data curation, and knowledge management for IT firms, corporate repositories, and global databases.
A recruiter network behind every student.
An Information Science degree here isn't only a path to a traditional library role. Pick the route that fits your ambition join premier academic libraries, lead corporate knowledge management, or pursue advanced research and the faculty backs all three.
Don't just manage information - innovate it.
If your plan is to build digital knowledge platforms rather than just manage traditional archives, the campus startup ecosystem turns an idea into a venture while you study — incubation, mentorship, prototyping, and seed support, all on site.
Incubation & co-working
A dedicated on-campus incubator with workspace, software labs, and tech support to take your information science venture from idea to prototype.
Founders, mentors & info-tech leaders
Guidance from ed-tech founders, library automation experts, faculty mentors, and an advisor network to help your information solution launch successfully.
Seed & grant support
Access to seed funding, grants, and pitch opportunities so a good idea in digital archiving, data curation, or knowledge management isn't stopped by early stage capital.
Built for information entrepreneurs
A natural fit for innovators aiming to launch digital repositories, library automation tools, or niche archive services - modernise how organisations store and access knowledge.
Where students are train on tools
industry is hiring for.
A dedicated future-skills centre giving engineering students access to global certifications, industrial robotics and advanced simulation - the kind of exposure that turns a degree into an offer letter.
AICTE IDEA Lab
Innovation, design & entrepreneurship facility
NSDC partnership
25+ globally recognised skill certifications
Mind Lab
Strongest management specific connection
Adobe Creative Design Studio
Digital marketing and brand design.
Fully Equipped Libraries
Resource curation & library management.
Computer Lab
Digital repositories & library automation.
Library Lab
Book classification & organizing.
Where library science stops
being theoretical.
Hands on cataloguing projects, structured internships, automated library management tools, and dedicated placement support the practical experiences that build a portfolio, not just a transcript.
Practical training built into the degree
Hands on internships in academic, research, and corporate archives plus practical automation projects put real work on your CV before graduation, supported by a dedicated placement cell.
Training and Placement support
A dedicated Training & Placement Cell and Professional Development Cell support every student from practical training to final placement offer.
Build a venture at PIERC
The Parul Innovation & Entrepreneurship Research Centre offers incubation, mentorship, and seed support ideal for info tech founders and digital library startup bound students.
Live Projects & institutional engagement
Real time digital archiving projects and institutional engagement build the practical, systems ready edge top recruiters look for.
Summits, conferences & guest lectures
Information science summits, national library research conferences, and expert guest lectures hosted by the faculty throughout the year.
Library & archive field visits
Specialised visits to premier academic libraries, national archives, and digital knowledge centres translate classroom theory into how modern repositories run.
Learn from handpicked
leaders, in person.
A sample of the leaders, scientists, athletes and changemakers who have addressed Parul University students through the PU Talks series.
Maadhyam – Media Festival
Maadhyam is Gujarat's largest student-led media festival, uniting journalism, film, and communication under one creative platform.
Global Perspective Series
GPS bridges academic learning with real-world governance. It gives students direct, interactive 1:1 access to Nobel laureates, former heads of state, and international policymakers to discuss global leadership, diplomacy, justice, and social reform.
Dr. Katalin Karikó
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023)
Prof. Anne L'Huillier
Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
Yves Leterme
Former Prime Minister of Belgium
Ashneer Grover
Former MD and Co - Founder
Vadodara Startup Festival
VSF is PU’s flagship national startup carnival, organized annually by the PIERC. Recognized as one of Gujarat’s largest startup carnivals, VSF serves as an incubation and growth platform that connects student founders with venture capital investors, industry mentors, and policymakers.
Dr. Abhay Jere
Chief Innovation Officer
Shri Yogesh Brahmankar
Innovation Director
Rajat Singhania
Founder
Mr. Mayur Raval
Chief Business Officer
Anurag Sundarka
Founder
Mr. Raj Hadvani
Whole-time Director
Shri Bipin Talati
IAS, Commissioner of Technical Education
Yash Tarwadi
Founder and CEO
Samrath Singh Nagpal
Co-founder
DHOOM
PU's grand annual youth festival electrifying performances, competitions, celebrity appearances and cultural showcases that define the year.
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
50th Chief Justice of India
1000+
Participants
Vadodara Literature Festival
The VLF is a literary and intellectual gathering designed to foster a reading culture and encourage dialogue among the youth. Brings together 50+ authors, journalists, legislators, and artists to discuss diverse themes ranging from fiction, history, and gender studies to wellness, economics, and public policy.
Shobhaa De
Renowned author and columnist
General Manoj Mukund Naravane
28th Chief of the Army Staff
Ankur Warikoo
Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, public speaker and a content creator
Vikram Sood
Former Director of R.A.W.
Devdutt Pattanaik
Mythologist and author
Kanwal Rekhi
A legendary Silicon Valley entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and philanthropist
Anil Swarup
Former IAS officer and author
Vivaan Shah
Indian actor and theater artist
Geet Chaturvedi
Hindi poet
Kaajal Oza Vaidya
Gujarati author, screenwriter, journalist, and public speaker
Pooja Dhingra
Indian pastry chef and businesswoman
Dimple Jangda
Founder of Prana
Chef Nishant Choubey
Indian culinary innovator and sustainability champion
Chef Manjit Gill
President of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations
Vadodara Food Festival
VFF Organized as a multi-day celebration of gastronomy, heritage cuisines, and hospitality entrepreneurship, the Vadodara Food Festival (VFF) features over 40 live pop-up food ventures. Students across multiple disciplines manage these real-time operations, handling everything from menu design, inventory, and cooking to pricing and marketing.
Dr. S. Jaishankar
Minister of External Affairs, Government of India
Kiran Bedi
First Indian Woman IPS Officer, Former Lt. Governor of Puducherry
PU Talks
PU Talks is an inspirational speaker series and academic event platform hosted by Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat. It brings notable national figures, industry leaders, actors, change-makers, and visionaries to campus to share their life experiences and interact directly with students.
Gaur Gopal Das
Monk, Lifestyle Coach and Author
Saina Nehwal
Indian Badminton Player
Shri Anand Kumar
Founder Super 30
Dr. Neerja Birla
Chairperson, Aditya Birla Education Trust
Guneet Monga Kapoor
Academy Award-Winning Film Producer
Srikanth Bolla
Indian industrialist and the founder of Bollant Industries
Dr. Vijay Bhatkar
Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri, Ex-Chancellor, Nalanda University
Dr. Joseph Muscat
Former Prime Minister of Malta
Dr. Lobsang Sangay
Former Sikyong (President), Central Tibetan Administration
Maadhyam – Media Festival
Maadhyam is Gujarat's largest student-led media festival, uniting journalism, film, and communication under one creative platform.
Global Perspective Series
GPS bridges academic learning with real-world governance. It gives students direct, interactive 1:1 access to Nobel laureates, former heads of state, and international policymakers to discuss global leadership, diplomacy, justice, and social reform.
Dr. Katalin Karikó
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023)
Prof. Anne L'Huillier
Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
Yves Leterme
Former Prime Minister of Belgium
Ashneer Grover
Former MD and Co - Founder
Vadodara Startup Festival
VSF is PU’s flagship national startup carnival, organized annually by the PIERC. Recognized as one of Gujarat’s largest startup carnivals, VSF serves as an incubation and growth platform that connects student founders with venture capital investors, industry mentors, and policymakers.
Dr. Abhay Jere
Chief Innovation Officer
Shri Yogesh Brahmankar
Innovation Director
Rajat Singhania
Founder
Mr. Mayur Raval
Chief Business Officer
Anurag Sundarka
Founder
Mr. Raj Hadvani
Whole-time Director
Shri Bipin Talati
IAS, Commissioner of Technical Education
Yash Tarwadi
Founder and CEO
Samrath Singh Nagpal
Co-founder
DHOOM
PU's grand annual youth festival electrifying performances, competitions, celebrity appearances and cultural showcases that define the year.
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
50th Chief Justice of India
1000+
Participants
Vadodara Literature Festival
The VLF is a literary and intellectual gathering designed to foster a reading culture and encourage dialogue among the youth. Brings together 50+ authors, journalists, legislators, and artists to discuss diverse themes ranging from fiction, history, and gender studies to wellness, economics, and public policy.
Shobhaa De
Renowned author and columnist
General Manoj Mukund Naravane
28th Chief of the Army Staff
Ankur Warikoo
Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, public speaker and a content creator
Vikram Sood
Former Director of R.A.W.
Devdutt Pattanaik
Mythologist and author
Kanwal Rekhi
A legendary Silicon Valley entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and philanthropist
Anil Swarup
Former IAS officer and author
Vivaan Shah
Indian actor and theater artist
Geet Chaturvedi
Hindi poet
Kaajal Oza Vaidya
Gujarati author, screenwriter, journalist, and public speaker
Pooja Dhingra
Indian pastry chef and businesswoman
Dimple Jangda
Founder of Prana
Chef Nishant Choubey
Indian culinary innovator and sustainability champion
Chef Manjit Gill
President of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations
Vadodara Food Festival
VFF Organized as a multi-day celebration of gastronomy, heritage cuisines, and hospitality entrepreneurship, the Vadodara Food Festival (VFF) features over 40 live pop-up food ventures. Students across multiple disciplines manage these real-time operations, handling everything from menu design, inventory, and cooking to pricing and marketing.
Dr. S. Jaishankar
Minister of External Affairs, Government of India
Kiran Bedi
First Indian Woman IPS Officer, Former Lt. Governor of Puducherry
PU Talks
PU Talks is an inspirational speaker series and academic event platform hosted by Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat. It brings notable national figures, industry leaders, actors, change-makers, and visionaries to campus to share their life experiences and interact directly with students.
Gaur Gopal Das
Monk, Lifestyle Coach and Author
Saina Nehwal
Indian Badminton Player
Shri Anand Kumar
Founder Super 30
Dr. Neerja Birla
Chairperson, Aditya Birla Education Trust
Guneet Monga Kapoor
Academy Award-Winning Film Producer
Srikanth Bolla
Indian industrialist and the founder of Bollant Industries
Dr. Vijay Bhatkar
Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri, Ex-Chancellor, Nalanda University
Dr. Joseph Muscat
Former Prime Minister of Malta
Dr. Lobsang Sangay
Former Sikyong (President), Central Tibetan Administration
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PhD-qualified academics and working practitioners who bring research and boardroom experience into the classroom.
Students from across India and 75+ countries.
Parul University brings together a vibrant community of learners from across India and over 75+ countries. Real stories, genuine journeys, and proven career transformations in our students' own words.
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Two Job Offers at the Placement Event
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Library & Information Science at PU,
Your Questions Answered!
What degree programs are offered under the Faculty of Library and Information Science at Parul University?
Parul University offers both undergraduate and postgraduate professional programs: Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) and Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc).
What is the duration of the B.Lib.I.Sc and M.Lib.I.Sc programs?
Both the B.Lib.I.Sc and M.Lib.I.Sc programs are 1 year (2 semesters) professional degree programs.
What are the eligibility criteria for admission into B.Lib.I.Sc?
Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories).
What is required for admission into M.Lib.I.Sc?
Candidates must have passed a B.Lib.I.Sc degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories).
What practical skills will I gain during the program?
Students undergo practical training in modern digital repository systems, digital archiving, metadata indexing, database management, cataloguing, and Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS).
What career options are available after completing a Master’s degree (M.Lib.I.Sc)?
Graduates can step into roles such as Chief Librarian, Information Analyst, Digital Archivist, Knowledge Manager, and Data Curation Specialist across academic institutions, corporate R&D centres, government archives, and IT firms.
Can I pursue research or academic careers like a Ph.D. after M.Lib.I.Sc?
Yes. Completion of M.Lib.I.Sc makes candidates eligible to appear for competitive teaching and research eligibility exams (such as UGC NET) and pursue doctoral research (Ph.D.) in Library & Information Science.
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