Regulatory Source
Scope: Requirements apply to AICTE-approved institutions offering degree, diploma, and postgraduate technical, engineering, planning, and management programmes.
Important: Regulatory and inspection requirements may vary depending on the applicable programme, institution type, regulation, notification, academic year, and regulatory authority. Users should verify the current applicable requirements from the relevant official authority before using this guide or report for institutional compliance.
Choose the situation that best matches your institution:
College / Institution Review
Review your existing library against applicable AICTE requirements and prepare the records needed for inspection.
Generate Audit Report
Audit your existing collection, journals, carpet area, computers, automation, and staff against AICTE requirements to generate a structured audit report.
Physical File Preparation
Prepare and organise the 12 physical inspection files, accession registers, stock verification reports, and evidence needed for AICTE inspection.
Official Statutory Source
Primary regulatory authority for technical institution library inspection and compliance.
Ministry of Education, Government of India
Programme-wise Titles, Volumes Multiplier & Permissible E-Books
6×N Scopus/WoS/Medline Indexed Journals Norms
Multimedia PCs (10% max 30), Bandwidth & EVC Verification
Compliance Disclaimer
Compliance Disclaimer: This guide is provided for informational and planning purposes only. Regulatory requirements may change and may vary according to the applicable programme, institution, regulation, notification, academic year, and regulatory authority. LISWALA.com does not replace official regulatory notifications, inspection requirements, accreditation standards, or directions issued by the competent authority. Users should verify the current applicable requirements from the relevant official authority before relying on the information for institutional compliance, inspection, approval, or accreditation purposes.