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Check what your library needs, prepare for inspection and keep the right documents ready.
Enter a few basic details so we can show the requirements relevant to your institution.
Enter the approved intake for the selected programme.
Enter the current number of students across all active batches.
Optional — useful when exporting reports.
Optional — useful for ONOS/N-LIST records.
Now tell us about your current library resources and facilities.
Verify these practical items before the inspection committee requests a live demonstration.
Comparative check between statutory AICTE baseline requirements and your library.
| Area | Required (AICTE) | Your Library | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books (Volumes) | 1,500 | 3,200 | Looks Ready |
| Seating Capacity | 72 seats | 85 seats | Looks Ready |
| Library Carpet Area | 250 sq. m. | 400 sq. m. | Looks Ready |
| Digital Library PCs | 10 terminals | 15 terminals | Looks Ready |
| Internet Bandwidth | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps | Looks Ready |
| Journals & Periodicals | 12 titles | 24 titles | Looks Ready |
Check subscriptions and access to electronic resources.
ONOS provides eligible institutions with access to scholarly journals and other research resources through a national subscription model.
Private College / University Note: Private institutions were not eligible for ONOS Phase-I under the official eligibility rules. Check the latest ONOS notices for any subsequent updates.
N-LIST is the college component integrated into e-ShodhSindhu and provides eligible colleges access to scholarly e-resources (6,000+ e-journals and 1,99,500+ e-books).
Set status for other subscribed research resources. Note: These are classified as available/subscribed resources, not statutory mandatory mandates unless explicitly required.
Check your books, accession records and stock verification.
Check space, seating, computers and other facilities.
Check your library software, OPAC and related systems.
Check librarian qualifications, staffing cadre and advisory committee records.
Review identified shortages, gaps and pending actions before the inspection.
Review your current library status and see what needs attention before inspection.
AICTE Approval Process Handbook (2026–27), ONOS Portal, INFLIBNET N-LIST & DELNET.