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Librarian

Librarians manage collections, catalog resources and help users find information in public, academic, school or corporate libraries across India. Entry typically requires a B.Lib.Sc or an MLIS for higher roles; many universities admit via CUET or their own entrance tests.

Salary range
₹2.5–15 LPA
Job growth
medium
Work type
Office
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Focus on subjects like languages, social sciences and basic IT
  • Volunteer at public or school libraries to understand routines
  • Start simple projects cataloguing books or resources

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Librarian

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.Lib.Sc (UG route)
Arts

Many central universities use CUET; some state universities accept state CETs like MHT-CET.

  1. Now
    Arts Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib.Sc) — 3 years
  4. Colleges
    University of Delhi · Banaras Hindu University · Jamia Millia Islamia
  5. Career
    Librarian
BA/BSc → MLIS (PG route)
Any Stream

Requires a bachelor's degree; PG admissions use university-specific entrance tests or merit lists.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib/MLIS) — 1–2 years
  4. Colleges
    University of Delhi · Banaras Hindu University · Indira Gandhi National Open University
  5. Career
    Librarian
Diploma / Certificate (distance & in-service)
Any Stream

Useful for school librarianship, upskilling or switching careers; many diplomas are distance-friendly.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    Diploma/Certificate in Library Science (6 months–1 year)
  4. Colleges
    Indira Gandhi National Open University · University of Delhi
  5. Career
    Librarian

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Delhi University
University of Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CUET UGEntrance test (DUET/departmental)Merit-based
BHU
Banaras Hindu University
Central GovtVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
CUETJEE MainNEET UG
JMI
Jamia Millia Islamia
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
JEE MainCUETJMI Entrance Exam
Calcutta University
University of Calcutta
State GovtKolkata, West Bengal
Merit-basedInstitute entrance
IGNOU
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
Merit-basedIGNOU Entrance TestOPENMAT
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