IGNOU MLIS Credit Transfer: Steps explained

IGNOU BLIS Credit Transfer: Steps explained

If your MLIS Program’s validity has expired and you want to extend the validity with current completed subjects without appearing for all subjects, you can follow the below steps

The maximum duration for the IGNOU MLIS (Masters of Library and Information Science) program is 2 years, then you are expected to complete all the required courses and examinations within this time frame. It’s crucial to plan your studies and coursework accordingly to ensure you meet this deadline.

If you encounter any difficulties or having backlogs in your IGNOU MLIS program and need to re-enroll

IGNOU MLIS Credit transfer Scheme

1. Identify Backlogs: Determine which courses or subjects you have backlogs in and need to complete.

2. Re-Admission: Apply for re-admission to IGNOU through the official admission process when the admission cycle for MLIS is open. You’ll need to check the admission notification on the IGNOU website for the specific dates and requirements.

3. Enrollment Number: After your successful admission, you will receive a new enrollment number for the program.

4. Internal Credit Transfer Form: Once you have your new enrollment number, you may need to fill out an internal credit transfer form to transfer credits for completed courses from your previous enrollment to your new enrollment.

Internal Credit Transfer (CT) for Masters of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) Rules/Regulations:

(i) Full credit transfer would be allowed if the syllabus and methodology now in vogue are similar to that governing the student under the old enrolment.

(ii) Credit transfer fee @Rs.250/- per course, is to be paid by way of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of ‘IGNOU’ payable at New Delhi.

(iii) A student is required to complete courses worth 40 credits only, including the credit transfer allowed courses, for the award of Masters of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) degree under New Enrolment Number.

(iv) Students are required to spend at least a minimum of one year duration to complete the left over courses in the new Enrolment Number.

(v) As usual, all Credit transfer cases of Masters of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) would be directly handled by Student Registration Division (SRD) at Headquarters.

If required, SRD will forward to the School concerned to examine the admissibility of credit transfer.