Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, has opened admissions for its Master of Library & Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc) and Ph.D. in Library & Information Science programmes for the academic year 2025-26. Candidates can apply for the KIIT M.Lib.I.Sc and Ph.D. programmes online, with no application fee required. Students must meet the eligibility criteria before applying to Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology.
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Phase | Last Date to Apply Online | Entrance Examination Dates |
|---|---|---|
1st Phase | April 8, 2025 | April 16 -20, 2025 |
2nd Phase | June 8, 2025 | June 14- 18, 2025 |
3rd Phase | June 30, 2025 | June 6- 8, 2025 |
Programme | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Graduate in any discipline | |
Ph.D. in Library & Information Science | Must have MLISc or equivalent Degree with a minimum of 60% marks |
Note: Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination can also apply but must provide proof of qualification during counseling.
Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria for the course before applying for KIIT Bhubhneshwar admission
Visit the official website and fill in the required details and submit the form
Appear in the respective entrance examination
Results will be declared online, and merit lists will be prepared for both courses
Candidates with high cutoff score will be shortlisted and are called to participate in the counselling round
Selected candidates must submit original documents and pay an initial fee of Rs. 75,000 (including counseling registration fee of Rs 10,000 which will be adjusted in the semester fees
Students must pay KIIT Bhubhneshwar course fees before applying for KIIT Bhubhneshwar courses. Students can refer to the below mentioned information to know more about the programmes at KIIT Bhubhneshwar.
Programme | Fees |
|---|---|
M.Lib.I.Sc | Rs 2,00,000 |
Ph.D. in Library & Information Science | Rs. 1,50,000 |
Note: KIIT Bhubhneshwar Ph.D course fees include the coursework fee, semester fee, and Rs. 1,00,000 for thesis submission.
Address: Department of Library and Information Science, School of Liberal Studies, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Email: head.dlis@kiit.ac.in
Phone Numbers: +91 7008806313/ +91 7978237746/ +91 8249780910
On Question asked by student community
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Hello Dear Student,
KIIT Bhubaneswar is generally considered the better choice for CSE (AI & ML) when comparing placements, recruiter count, and return on investment.
Average Package
KIIT: Around 8–8.5 LPA
SIT Pune: Around 8.3–9 LPA
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KIIT: Up to 50+ LPA
SIT Pune: Usually around 20–27 LPA (varies
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With 84.4 percentile in JEE Main and 84.2% in boards, your son has decent private college options. Out of the colleges you listed, some are clearly stronger than others in placements, coding culture, peer group, and long-term value.
My overall recommendation order would roughly be:
Manipal Institute of Technology
Hi Rajshekar,
For an MCA focused on placements in the Delhi-NCR region,
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT), Noida
is generally considered the top choice among private universities due to its strong track record with tech giants.
If you are looking for other solid options in Noida, Gurugram, and Greater
Yes, you can appear for KIITEE exam twice in a year, as the university conducts the exam in three phases every year.
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