Gauhati University, Guwahati
Assam

The Bachelor of Library and Information Science plus Master of Library and Information Science is an integrated five-year postgraduate dual-degree program conducted via offline instruction. The academic curriculum bridges fundamental classification principles and modern information management techniques. Coursework encompasses cataloging schemes, metadata standards, digital archiving, library automation software, database administration, and preservation systems. Students develop core competencies in organizing large knowledge repositories, managing digital collections, and operating information retrieval networks. Graduates are well positioned for professional careers as library officers, cataloging specialists, information analysts, archivists, and documentation managers across university libraries, research organizations, government repositories, and corporate knowledge management centers.