Dear Professional Friends Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore invites applications for its Master of Library and Information Science (MS(LIS)) and JRF in Library and Information Science program. DRTC was established in 1962 as a constituent unit of the Indian Statistical Institute. On the invitation of Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis, Dr. S. R. Ranganathan (1892-1972) (then National Research Professor in Library Science) started DRTC at Bangalore. Since its inception, DRTC has been considered as pioneer in the field of Library and Information Science . Eligibility For MS(LIS) The minimum qualification for admission to the MS(LIS) program is a Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian or foreign university (obtained after a minimum of 12+3 years of education) with at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination. For JRF MS(LIS) awarded by ISI or Associateship in Documentation and Information Science (awarded by ISI or NISCAIR/INSDOC) or its equivalent degree (such as Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from any Indian/Foreign University). Course is currently offered at Bangalore Center. Selection Procedure Selection of candidates for the MS(LIS) programme will be based on academic records and performance of the candidate in an all-India written entrance test and interview. There is no tuition fee for the programme and all eligible students will receive a stipend. For the details of the JRF selection Procedure please visit- https://www.isical.ac.in/~admission/Documents/IsiAdmission2022/Selection-Pol... Duration The duration of the MS(LIS) programme is 24 months (2 Years) and 6 years for the JRF; the programme is offered only at the ISI Bangalore Centre. Fellowship: All MS(LIS) admitted candidates get stipend (Rs 8000.00/ Eight thousand only) per month. Selected JRF will get monthly stipend of Rs 31000( Thirty One thousand only). ISI admission test will be held on 8 May, 2022. · Important Dates: Online Application starts- March 01, 2022- Ends March, 31, 2022. For detailed Information: Visit: https://www.isical.ac.in/~admission/ Regards, M.Krishnamurthy ************************************************************** Dr. M Krishnamurthy Ph.D Associate Professor and Head, Documentation Research and Training Center (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 India Phone No: 91-80-26985493 Mob: 91-9980035933 URL:https://www.isibang.ac.in/~krish/ https://isi.irins.org/profile/113175 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.