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Bachelor of Library and Information
Science (BLIS)
Minimum Duration: 1 Year, Maximum Duration: 4 Years,
Course Fee: Rs. 5,000, Age no bar
Eligibility:
i) Bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for students
of SC/ST/OBC/PH category) OR
ii) Bachelor's degree with a Diploma (one year) in Library
Science OR
iii) Bachelors Degree with two years of working experi-
ence in a Library & Information Centre
Programme overview
The Bachelor's Degree Programme in Library and Informa-
tion Science (BLIS) was started by IGNOU in 1989 in re-
sponse to the demand for large number of trained human
resource in the field of library and information activities.
Such human resources are required to occupy various posi-
tions in libraries, documentation centres and information
centres/institutions in the country at various levels.
Over the years there have been tremendous changes in the
field of library and information science due to the develop-
ment of information communication technologies, particu-
larly the computer and communication technologies, stor-
age technologies and multimedia technology. These devel-
opments are changing the traditional face and concepts of
all kinds of libraries and information institutions. The Uni-
versity, therefore, felt the need for accommodating new
developments in the course contents of the BLIS
Programme, already in operation, to meet the challenge
of the changing needs.
Looking at the tremendous demand of the BLIS Programme
and the changing scenario of the library and information
activities, the BLIS Programme was completely revised and
offered in 2000. Library and Information Science (LIS) as a
discipline is undergoing paradigmatic changes amidst the
technology revolution in the society. The networked soci-
ety requires instant access to information. User needs have
undergone a sea change. LIS professionals need to update
and reorient themselves to serve their users in this chang-
ing scenario.LIS schools should also update their curricula
to prepare the professionals to equip themselves to face
these changes. It is in this context that IGNOU once again
updated its BLIS Programme in 2014.
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BSc Nursing (Post Basic) (BScN (PB))
Minimum Duration: 3 Years, Maximum Duration: 5 Years,
Course Fee: Rs. 45,000, Age no bar
Eligibility:
1. 10+2 with three years Diploma in General Nursing and
Midwifery (GNM) with minimum of two years experi-
ence in the profession (For male nurses or nurses who
have not done midwifery in the GNM programme
should have a certificate in any of the nursing courses
of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nurs-
ing Council in lieu of midwifery). OR
2. 10th class (Matriculation) or its equivalent with three
years Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
with minimum of five years experience in the profes-
sion (For male nurses or nurses who have not done
midwifery in the GNM Programme should have a cer-
tificate in any of the nursing courses of 6-9 months
duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu
of midwifery).
Programme overview
The post basic B.Sc. Nursing is a three year degree
programme for in-service nurses. The programme was
launched in July 1994 and is recognised by the Indian Nurs-
ing Council (INC). There are Programme Study Centres,
which are existing Colleges of Nursing, already conduction
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Programme or B.Sc. Nursing
Programme.
These Colleges of Nursing are recognised by the Indian
Nursing Council. The programme has been revised based
on the revised syllabus of INC (2001). The Post Basic B.Sc.
Nursing Programme comprises 108 credits (40 credits
intheory and 68 credits in practical).
Objectives:
The broad objectives of this programme are to:
1. Provide an opportunity to a large segment of in-ser-
vice nurse to upgrade their knowledge and skills in or-
der to respond to the changing health needs of the
society:
2. Motivate nurses to maintain clinical competence for
providing quality
3. Develop teaching, administrative and research skills;
and
4. Promote personal and professional growth for better
opportunities