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Introduction
The UGC NET Library and Information Science (LIS) exam is conducted every year to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admissions in India. With thousands of aspirants appearing each cycle, the UGC NET June 2026 and UGC NET December 2026 cycles demand careful planning, conceptual clarity, and continuous practice.
Library and Information Science is a rapidly evolving subject that blends traditional library principles with modern digital information systems. From classification and cataloguing to information retrieval, ICT tools, and research methods, the subject requires both theoretical understanding and practical insight.
ANSS Academy brings you a carefully structured preparation pathway with updated mock tests, study support, and a student-friendly platform to help you succeed with confidence.
Understanding the Subject: Library and Information Science for UGC NET 2026
LIS as a subject covers the entire ecosystem of information creation, organization, storage, retrieval, dissemination, and digital preservation. It includes both traditional library management techniques and advanced ICT-based knowledge management systems.
This subject is ideal for aspirants passionate about:
- Information organization & retrieval
- Digital libraries & databases
- Research methodology
- Knowledge resource management
- Information literacy & user services
Preparing for UGC NET LIS requires focus on concepts, systems, standards, and emerging trends in the information science field.
UGC NET LIS Syllabus 2026 – Overview
The syllabus is divided into 10 major units, each covering essential components of library and information science.
👉 Unit 1: Foundations of Library and Information Science
- Role and evolution of libraries
- Information society & knowledge society
- Laws of Library Science
- Types of libraries & their functions
👉 Unit 2: Information Sources, Services, and Users
- Primary, secondary & tertiary sources
- Reference services
- Information literacy
- User studies & behavior
👉 Unit 3: Information Processing – Cataloguing
- AACR-II, RDA
- MARC formats
- Authority control
- Subject headings & controlled vocabularies
👉 Unit 4: Information Processing – Classification
- DDC, UDC, CC
- Notation systems
- Call number building
- Facet analysis
👉 Unit 5: Information Technology
- Networking concepts
- Databases
- Digital libraries
- Metadata formats (Dublin Core, MODS)
👉 Unit 6: Management of Libraries and Information Centres
- HRM, financial management
- Planning & decision-making
- Total Quality Management (TQM)
- Library committees & policies
👉 Unit 7: Research Methods
- Research design
- Data collection
- Sampling
- Statistical analysis
👉 Unit 8: Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
- Library automation tools
- RFID, barcoding
- Cloud computing
- Web technology
👉 Unit 9: Information Retrieval
- IR models
- Boolean search
- Indexing systems
- Evaluation of search engines
👉 Unit 10: Knowledge Organization and Management
- Knowledge economy
- KM tools & techniques
- Institutional repositories
- Open access initiatives
UGC NET LIS PYQ Analysis & Important Areas for 2026
Analysis of previous years shows clear trends:
⭐ High-Weightage Areas
- Cataloguing (AACR-II, RDA, MARC)
- Classification systems (DDC, UDC, CC)
- ICT tools & digital libraries
- Information retrieval techniques
- Research methodology
- Library management
⭐ Important Concept Clusters
- Open access, institutional repositories
- Metadata standards
- Web technology & automation
- User behavior and user studies
- Reference services & information literacy
⭐ Observed PYQ Trends
- Concept-based MCQs dominate
- ICT-based questions increasing every year
- Many questions require understanding of standards, formats, and processes
- Practical library scenarios often included
Regular revision of PYQs combined with topic-wise mock tests helps cover patterns effectively for the 2026 cycles.
ANSS Academy Mock Test Series for UGC NET LIS – June & December 2026
ANSS Academy proudly offers a well-structured, exam-oriented, and student-friendly UGC NET LIS Mock Test Series 2026 designed to strengthen every area of preparation.
What Our Test Series Offers
- Full-length Paper-1 + Paper-2 tests
- Topic-wise & unit-wise practice sets
- Detailed explanations for all questions
- Realistic exam interface
- Score analysis & performance insights
- Updated question patterns
- Access on both app & website
Accessible Anytime, Anywhere
Whether you are preparing for Assistant Professor, JRF, or PhD, these mock tests help sharpen accuracy, recall, and exam confidence for the 2026 cycles.
