PHDLIS

Doctor of Philosophy in Library & Information Science (PHDLIS)

Minimum Duration: 3 Years

Maximum Duration: 6 Years

Course Fee: Rs. 16,800

Minimum Age: No bar

Maximum Age: No bar

Eligibility:

Possesses Master’s Degree from a University recognized by UGC or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in such fields of study as are notified for the purpose from time to time by the University with at least 55% marks [50% marks in the case of SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19th September, 1991]excluding grace mark.

and

Qualifies in the entrance examination conducted by IGNOU at the National level.

Programme overview

To facilitate the research work in the field of library and information science, particularly in the context of open and distance learning, the PhD in Library and Information Science was launched in 2001 in response to the demand from the various groups of learners and different agencies.

Information related to PhD Programme is as follows:

Synopsis outline

The structure of the synopsis should be in the following format:

1) Title

2) Introduction

3) Statement of the Problem

4) Review of Related Literature

5) Objectives and Scope

6) Hypotheses

7) Research Methodology (including sample etc.)

8) Limitations

9) Organisation of the Study (Tentative Chapterisation)

10) Conclusion

11) References and Bibliography

iv)

i) Proposed dates for PhD Synopsis Presentation for Category 'A': To be decided by the discipline.

ii) Proposed dates for interview for both the categories: To be decided by the discipline.

v) Course Work for PhD students is of 16 credits. The different courses offered are a under :

S.No.

Fee Rs. 14000/- per annum

Courses

RLII-001 Research Methodology 6

RLII-002 Information and Communication Technology in LIS Research 6

RLI-001 Current Trends in LIS 8

RLII-003 Digital Libraries 4

RLII-004 Literature Review and Report Writing 4

RLIP-001 Term Paper 4