The National Library
The National Library is an institution in Kolkata, West Bengal. Research institute, not a college. PhD and research fellowships through NET, GATE, JEST or the institute's own test and interview, usually with a partner university.
Key facts
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Type
- Research institute
- Main entrance
- CSIR/UGC-NET
- AISHE code
- R-10252
- Courses offered
- PhD and research fellowships (usually with a partner university); some run postgraduate courses
- Eligibility
- A master's degree (or B.Tech/M.Sc), usually with NET, GATE, JEST or a similar qualification.
- Approval to check
- Its administrative ministry or department; the partner university for degrees
- Institution type
- R&D institute
- Administrative ministry
- Ministry of Culture
- Before you apply
- Which university awards the PhD and the current call for applications.
Entrance exams The National Library accepts
- GATEM.Tech, PhD and public-sector jobs
Questions about The National Library
How do I get admission to The National Library?
Research institute, not a college. PhD and research fellowships through NET, GATE, JEST or the institute's own test and interview, usually with a partner university.
Which entrance exams does The National Library accept?
The National Library uses GATE. Research institute, not a college. PhD and research fellowships through NET, GATE, JEST or the institute's own test and interview, usually with a partner university.
Where is The National Library?
The National Library is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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