Admission Process
The admission process for a master’s degree begins after the individuals have completed their bachelor’s degree. The admission process is a step-by-step process that starts when a candidate gets the admission form. Candidates are required to fulfil the admission form requirements. The admission form consists of information regarding personal and academic background. After completing the admission form, the form is submitted with the admission fee at the respective campus. The students have to wait for a month or two depending upon the institute. The admission process includes entry tests and merit lists which confirm the candidates who have successfully gotten admission to the particular university.
Admissions in different Institutes for Ms Library Science
| Date Posted | Last Date | Institute Name | Program Name | Admission Image |
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| 01-Aug-2025 | N/A |
Muslim Youth University | MY University
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| 19-Jun-2025 | 24-Jun-2025 |
Govt College University GCU Faisalabad
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| 11-Oct-2022 | 31-Oct-2022 |
Vertex College of Science & Technology Abbottabad Campus
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Muslim Youth University | MY University Date Posted: 01-Aug-2025 Last Date: N/A Program: MS Library Sciences
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Govt College University GCU Faisalabad Date Posted: 19-Jun-2025 Last Date: 24-Jun-2025 Program: MS Library Sciences
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Vertex College of Science & Technology Abbottabad Campus Date Posted: 11-Oct-2022 Last Date: 31-Oct-2022 Program: MS Library Science & Information
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to take admission in MS/ M.Phil. Library & information science is a minimum of 50% marks in the bachelors of Library & information science with a 50% marks in the graduate assessment test.
Admission Intake
The admissions intake takes place twice a year. The main session for the highest admission is the fall intake that occurs in September. While the admission load is a little less but spring intake is important as well that takes place from March – to April. The students who have skipped admission in the fall session can avail of the admissions in the spring intake.
Entry Test
To avail of admission in a post-graduate degree in Library and Information Sciences, candidates must pass the graduate assessment test. The graduate assessment test is the general test to test the candidate. The test is composed of multiple-choice questions with analytical, quantitative, logical, and field-related questions. Candidates can undertake the test conducted by the National Testing Service or they are required to appear in the entry test conducted by the respective department.
Merit Lists
Post admissions and all the entry tests, the university shortlists the successful candidates which are compiled in a merit list. The merit lists are based upon the previous academic scores and the entry test results. The criteria for merit lists may vary among different universities.
Fee Structure
The fee structure for a post-graduate degree in government institutes is a bit less compared to the post-graduate degree in any private institute. The fee structure is divided into semesters or quarterly. The candidates can avail of different scholarships upon getting on merit. For instance, the fee of Minhaj University for two years is Rs. 333,000/-
Institutions
Some of the HEC recognized universities offering MS Library & Information Science are:
- Superior University
- Minhaj University
- The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur
- Allama Iqbal Open University
- University of Karachi
- Khushal Khan Khattak University
- University of Peshawar
- Sarhad University Of Science & Information Technology
The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in 1925 in Bahawalpur. The university is a public sector research university. The post-graduate degree in Library and Information Sciences will help students polish their skills as credible researchers.
Allama Iqbal Open University
Allama Iqbal Open University is the second world’s largest university for higher education with the highest enrollment every year. The University offers different courses among which postgraduate in Library and Information Sciences is one.
University of Karachi
The University of Karachi is a public research university that offers a variety of both graduate and undergraduate courses. The department of Library and Information Science offers bachelor's and MS level programs in Library and Information Science. Students who have completed their bachelor’s degree can apply for admission to the Department of Library and Information Science at the University of Karachi.
Private Sector
Superior University
Superior University is one of the leading private universities in Lahore. The university offers MS/M.Phil. Library & Information Management. The eligibility criteria to enroll for the post-graduate degree is the sixteen years of education in the relevant field and the at least 50$ marks in the entry test as per directed by HEC. The degree is composed of two years; coursework and theoretical work.
Minhaj University
The eligibility criteria to enroll admission at Minhaj University is a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 50% marks. The candidates require a graduate assessment test to qualify for admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What are the admission requirements for MS Library & Information Science in Pakistan?
A: Candidates must hold a BS or Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, or a related discipline with at least 16 years of education and a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or 60% marks.
Q: When will admissions open for MS Library & Information Science 2025?
A: Admissions typically open between May and September 2025, depending on the university’s academic calendar.
Q: Which universities are offering MS Library & Information Science in Pakistan?
A: Top universities include Punjab University, University of Karachi, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), University of Sargodha, and University of Balochistan.
Q: What is the admission process for MS Library & Information Science?
A: Applicants must submit an online application, provide academic transcripts, and pass an entry test or interview as required by the respective university.
