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Check what your library needs, prepare for inspection and keep the right documents ready.
What are you preparing for?
Tell Us About Your Institution
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.
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Optional — useful for ONOS/N-LIST records.
Tell Us About Your Library
Now tell us about your current library resources and facilities.
Verify these practical items before the inspection committee requests a live demonstration.
Library Requirement Summary
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 |
Journals & E-Resources
Check subscriptions and access to electronic resources.
ONOS — One Nation One Subscription
National Initiative2025–2027 (Calendar Years) Phase-IONOS 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
College Component of e-ShodhSindhuN-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).
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.
Library Collection
Check your books, accession records and stock verification.
Library Infrastructure
Check space, seating, computers and other facilities.
Library Automation
Check your library software, OPAC and related systems.
Library Staff
Check librarian qualifications, staffing cadre and advisory committee records.
What Needs Attention
Review identified shortages, gaps and pending actions before the inspection.
Generate AICTE Inspection Status Report
Review your current library status and see what needs attention before inspection.
AICTE Approval Process Handbook (2026–27), ONOS Portal, INFLIBNET N-LIST & DELNET.