Library Inspection
& Accreditation

Simple inspection requirements, preparation checklists and useful library formats for Indian educational institutions.

Search Inspection Requirements

AICTE Library Inspection Guide

Check what your library needs, prepare for inspection and keep the right documents ready.

Approval Process Handbook (2026–27)

What are you preparing for?

12 Files

Physical Inspection Filing System

Organise your AICTE inspection records into practical files and see what should be kept in each file.

See what to keep in each file
Step 1

Tell Us About Your Institution

Enter a few basic details so we can show the requirements relevant to your institution.

Basic Details
Intake & Student Strength

Enter the approved intake for the selected programme.

Enter the current number of students across all active batches.

Institutional Status & Identifiers

Optional — useful when exporting reports.

Optional — useful for ONOS/N-LIST records.

Note:These details help LISWALA show the requirements relevant to your institution, programme and intake.
Step 2

Tell Us About Your Library

Now tell us about your current library resources and facilities.

Collection & Stock Verification
Required: 1,500
Books accessioned in session
Space & Seating
Required: 250 sq. m.
Required: 72 seats (min 15%)
Technology & Computing
Required: 10 terminals
AICTE Norm: Min 150 Mbps
Journals & Subscriptions
Required: 12 titles
Digital packages subscribed
Quick Technology Demonstration Check

Verify these practical items before the inspection committee requests a live demonstration.

Step 3

Library Requirement Summary

Comparative check between statutory AICTE baseline requirements and your library.

AICTE APH 2026–27
AreaRequired (AICTE)Your LibraryStatus
Books (Volumes)1,5003,200Looks Ready
Seating Capacity72 seats85 seatsLooks Ready
Library Carpet Area250 sq. m.400 sq. m.Looks Ready
Digital Library PCs10 terminals15 terminalsLooks Ready
Internet Bandwidth150 Mbps300 MbpsLooks Ready
Journals & Periodicals12 titles24 titlesLooks Ready
Step 4

Journals & E-Resources

Check subscriptions and access to electronic resources.

ONOS — One Nation One Subscription

National Initiative2025–2027 (Calendar Years) Phase-I

ONOS provides eligible institutions with access to scholarly journals and other research resources through a national subscription model.

Official ONOS Portal

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

College Component of e-ShodhSindhu

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).

INFLIBNET N-LIST Portal

Other Consortia & Subscribed Databases

Set status for other subscribed research resources. Note: These are classified as available/subscribed resources, not statutory mandatory mandates unless explicitly required.

DELNET (Developing Library Network)
Library Consortium / Network
Inter-Library Loan (ILL) & Document Delivery Services.
National Digital Library of India (NDLI)
National Initiative
MoE single-window digital repository & NDLI Club.
IEEE Xplore / ASME / ASCE
Commercial Database
Publisher e-journal packages for technical disciplines.
ScienceDirect / Springer Nature
Commercial Database
Peer-reviewed STM research journals and e-books.
Institutional Repository (DSpace/EPrints)
Institutional Resource
In-house faculty publications, theses and syllabus bank.
Remote Access / Off-Campus Gateway
Institutional Resource
INFED / Knimbus / MyLOFT off-campus proxy access.
Other / Not Listed
Custom Subscriptions
Add any custom databases, consortia or e-resources not listed above (e.g. Emerald Insight, LexisNexis, Oxford Academic).
Step 5

Library Collection

Check your books, accession records and stock verification.

Step 6

Library Infrastructure

Check space, seating, computers and other facilities.

Step 7

Library Automation

Check your library software, OPAC and related systems.

Step 8

Library Staff

Check librarian qualifications, staffing cadre and advisory committee records.

Step 9

What Needs Attention

Review identified shortages, gaps and pending actions before the inspection.

0 Action Items
All key AICTE statutory norms and mandatory verification items look ready!

Generate AICTE Inspection Status Report

Review your current library status and see what needs attention before inspection.

Official Statutory & National Sources

AICTE Approval Process Handbook (2026–27), ONOS Portal, INFLIBNET N-LIST & DELNET.