admission procedure for MLISc

It is suggested that admission to two-year integrated MLISc should involve a three-phase selection process as given below:
In the first phase, all eligible candidates(minimum of 50% marks in BA OR BSc, or an equivalent degree) have to appear for admission test. The admission test should test general knowledge especially with regard to the world of books, knowledge of information technology, aptitude, intelligence and communication skill. It will be a two hour test mainly based on objective-type questions. Fifty per cent marks can be qualifying marks.Those candidates who qualify be called for Group discussion (GD). During the GD, two faculty members will evaluate each qualifying student on his/her performance in the group discussion( to test communication skill and leadership qualities) and based on summary of group discussion. At the end of GD, each candidate will prepare a summary of group discussion. The group may consist of ten candidates.

In the third phase, the candidates are called for personal interview(PI). Each candidate shall be asked questions to test communication skill , value system, potentiality for leadership For those with library experience, each interviewer will evaluate the quality and relevance of the experience. The final merit list will be based on cummulation of points obtained in admission test, Group Discussion and interview. Fifty marks be given to admission test, group discussion and personal interview be allocated 25 marks each. Admission process can be progressively refined over the years.
The seats can be allocated equally among three groups (science and technology; social sciences and the humanities) so as to attract candidates from diverse background. The process can be modified keeping in view reservation of seats for reserved categories.
Each library school can decide the procedure keeing in view the local environment.Above process can also be adapted for admission to M Phil and Ph D programmes.