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KSOU B.Lib.I.Sc & M.Lib.I.Sc Syllabus, Course Codes (BLIDSC & MLIDSC) & Exam Pattern PDF

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  1. KSOU Alerts & Notifications
  2. Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU B.Lib.I.Sc (BLIDSC) & M.Lib.I.Sc (MLIDSC) Course Structure, DDC/UDC/MARC21 Labs & Fees
  3. What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover
  4. Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs
  5. KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules
  6. More KSOU programme-wise question papers and course tables
  7. Questions about KSOU Question Papers
  8. KSOU Question Papers: official portals and documents

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KSOU offers both the 1-year (2-semester) Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc, 40 credits, 1,100 marks) and the 1-year (2-semester) Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc, 42 credits, 1,100 marks) under CBCS. Each semester includes 120 hours of compulsory practical cataloguing/classification or library automation lab training (BLIDSC 1.3, BLIDSC 2.3, MLIDSC 1.3 UDC & MARC21, and MLIDSC 2.3 Integrated Library Management Systems).

Programme scheme: B.Lib.I.Sc (1 Year / 2 Semesters, 40 Credits) & M.Lib.I.Sc (1 Year / 2 Semesters, 42 Credits)  |  Fee summary: M.Lib.I.Sc admission fee Rs. 19,965; examination fee Rs. 2,200 per semester for both B.Lib.I.Sc and M.Lib.I.Sc  |  Passing rule: Minimum 32 out of 80 in Term-End Examination and 40 out of 100 aggregate (including 20 IA marks).

Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU B.Lib.I.Sc (BLIDSC) & M.Lib.I.Sc (MLIDSC) Course Structure, DDC/UDC/MARC21 Labs & Fees

The table below lists all 4 official course codes, credit weights, evaluation marks (Term-End + Internal Assessment), and direct PDF links for KSOU B.Lib.I.Sc (BLIDSC) & M.Lib.I.Sc (MLIDSC) Course Structure, DDC/UDC/MARC21 Labs & Fees.

Course Code Course Title / Details Semester / Year & Credits Marks (Exam + IA) Official Question Paper / Prospectus PDF
BLIDSC 1.1 to 1.5 & BLIEL-1 (B.Lib.I.Sc Sem I) Foundations of LIS (1.1, 4 Cr), Knowledge Organization: Classification Theory (1.2, 4 Cr), Classification Practice (1.3, 4 Cr, 120h Lab), ICT in Libraries (1.4, 3 Cr), Management of Libraries (1.5, 3 Cr), Personality Dev & Soft Skills (BLIEL-1, 2 Cr) B.Lib.I.Sc Semester I (20 Credits) 550 Marks Total B.Lib.I.Sc Prospectus (p.14)
BLIDSC 2.1 to 2.3, DSE 2.1–2.3 & BLIEL-2 (B.Lib.I.Sc Sem II) Information Sources (2.1, 4 Cr), Cataloguing Theory (2.2, 4 Cr), Cataloguing Practice (2.3, 4 Cr, 120h Lab), Information Systems & Services (DSE 2.1, 3 Cr), Users Studies (DSE 2.2) or Marketing of Info Products (DSE 2.3) [3 Cr], Electronic Sources & e-Publishing (BLIEL-2, 2 Cr) B.Lib.I.Sc Semester II (20 Credits) 550 Marks Total B.Lib.I.Sc Prospectus (p.14–15)
MLIDSC 1.1 to 1.4, DSE 1.1/1.2 & MLISEC-T (M.Lib.I.Sc Sem I) Information Retrieval (1.1, 4 Cr), Research Methods & Statistical Techniques (1.2, 4 Cr), Information Processing: UDC & MARC21 Practical (1.3, 4 Cr, 120h), Academic Libraries (1.4, 4 Cr), Public Libraries (DSE 1.1) or Special Libraries (DSE 1.2) [3 Cr], Web Content Mgmt Theory (MLISEC-T, 2 Cr) M.Lib.I.Sc Semester I (21 Credits) 550 Marks Total M.Lib.I.Sc Prospectus (p.20)
MLIDSC 2.1 to 2.3, DSE 2.1–2.3 & MLISEC-P (M.Lib.I.Sc Sem II) Library Automation (2.1, 4 Cr), Digital Libraries (2.2, 4 Cr), Integrated Library Management Systems Practical (2.3, 4 Cr, 120h), Info Literacy (DSE 2.1, 4 Cr) + Informatics (DSE 2.2, 3 Cr) OR Dissertation (DSE 2.3, 7 Cr, 200m), Web Content Mgmt Practical (MLISEC-P, 2 Cr) M.Lib.I.Sc Semester II (21 Credits) 550 Marks Total M.Lib.I.Sc Prospectus (p.20)

What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover

  • Kannada & English Exam Writing Option: For both B.Lib.I.Sc and M.Lib.I.Sc, the medium of instruction is English, but KSOU permits candidates to write term-end examinations in either Kannada or English.
  • Second Semester M.Lib.I.Sc Dissertation Option (MLIDSE-2.3): In Semester II of M.Lib.I.Sc, learners can either take MLIDSE-2.1 (Information Literacy, 100m) + MLIDSE-2.2 (Informatics, 100m) or complete a 7-credit, 200-mark Dissertation/Project (MLIDSE-2.3).

Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs

Download the 3 official Karnataka State Open University PDF documents mirrored directly from ksoumysuru.ac.in and onlineprogramme.ksoumysuru.ac.in:

Document Category Official KSOU Document Title Pages Direct PDF Download
Prospectus KSOU B.Lib.I.Sc Programme Prospectus 2025-26 (Course Codes, Credits & Exam Fee) 81 Open PDF (81p)
Prospectus KSOU M.Lib.I.Sc Programme Prospectus 2025-26 (Course Codes, Credits & Rs. 19,965 Fee) 68 Open PDF (68p)
Date Sheet KSOU Provisional October-November Examination Time Table 2026 43 Open PDF (43p)

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KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules

Every Karnataka State Open University programme follows the evaluation and assignment rules notified by the Registrar (Evaluation), Mukthagangothri, Mysuru – 570006:

  • Term-End Theory Examination (80 marks, 3 hours): Conducted at notified KSOU examination centres across Karnataka. Non-CBCS UG (B.A./B.Com) requires at least 28 out of 80 in theory and 35 out of 100 aggregate; CBCS UG/PG programmes require at least 32 out of 80 in theory (8 out of 20 in IA for PG/M.Sc/MCA) and 40 out of 100 aggregate.
  • Online Internal Assessment Assignment (20 marks): Handwritten assignments must be signed and dated by the candidate on every page, scanned as a single PDF, and uploaded on www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform Android app (helpline: 9873037405).
  • 2-Credit Open Elective & SEC Papers (50 marks, 1.5 hours): Evaluated on a 40-mark Term-End Examination (minimum 16 to pass) plus 10-mark Internal Assessment (minimum 4 to pass, 20 out of 50 aggregate).
  • Maximum Completion Period (N+N Rule): Under UGC-DEB regulations, students may clear backlogs within N+N years (6 years for 3-year UG degrees, 4 years for 2-year PG degrees, and 3 years for 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc degrees).

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Where can I download official KSOU B.Lib.I.Sc (BLIDSC) & M.Lib.I.Sc (MLIDSC) Course Structure, DDC/UDC/MARC21 Labs & Fees PDFs?

All official KSOU question paper compilations and programme prospectuses for BLIDSC 1.1 to 1.5 & BLIEL-1 (B.Lib.I.Sc Sem I), BLIDSC 2.1 to 2.3, DSE 2.1–2.3 & BLIEL-2 (B.Lib.I.Sc Sem II), MLIDSC 1.1 to 1.4, DSE 1.1/1.2 & MLISEC-T (M.Lib.I.Sc Sem I), MLIDSC 2.1 to 2.3, DSE 2.1–2.3 & MLISEC-P (M.Lib.I.Sc Sem II) are linked directly in the course and document tables on this page, and registered learners can also access them inside the SLM Repository on www.ksouonlinestudy.com.

What are the passing marks for KSOU B.Lib.I.Sc (BLIDSC) & M.Lib.I.Sc (MLIDSC) Course Structure, DDC/UDC/MARC21 Labs & Fees at KSOU?

Minimum 32 out of 80 in Term-End Examination and 40 out of 100 aggregate (including 20 IA marks). Each 100-mark paper combines an 80-mark 3-hour Term-End Examination with a 20-mark online Internal Assessment assignment.

How do I upload my handwritten KSOU assignment PDF online?

Log in to www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform app using your registered mobile number and OTP, open the Assignments tab, write your answers by hand with your signature and date on every page, scan into one PDF, and click Submit Assignment (helpline: 9873037405).

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