National Digital Library of India: Free Access to 115+ Million Learning Resources

The National Digital Library of India (NDLI) is a virtual repository of learning resources developed by IIT Kharagpur under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, through the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT). Launched nationally on June 19, 2018, NDLI aggregates over 115+ million digital resources from Indian and international sources, accessible free of cost at ndl.gov.in.

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Objectives of NDLI

NDLI is built around specific access and equity goals for learners across all educational levels in India.

Provide single-window access to freely available and institutionally contributed learning resources without any subscription fee
Support learners across all academic levels, including school students, undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers, and lifelong learners across all disciplines
Enable multilingual content discovery aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
Facilitate examination preparatory resources for school and college students and job aspirants through user group-specific services
Provide Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) services to academic institutions for managing and sharing their own research output
Ensure accessibility for differently-abled learners through audio resources and Braille-compatible materials in select collections

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What NDLI Offers

NDLI provides eight distinct service categories, each designed for a specific learning or research need. The table below covers each service with its focus area:

Service	What It Covers
School Education	Foundational learning resources, curriculum content, and teaching materials for primary and secondary students
Higher Education	Academic programmes, university-level resources, and pathways for intellectual and professional advancement
Career Development	Entrance and recruitment examination question papers, skill-building content, and professional growth resources
Research	Evidence-based resources across disciplines covering methodologies, findings, and academic contributions
Newspaper Archives	Historical repository of news articles, editorials, and reports offering insights into past events and societal changes
Cultural Archives	Heritage records, artefacts, and community histories documenting cultural evolution and identity across India
Patents and Standards	Patent drafting, filing, and analysis support alongside searchable and downloadable industry standards content
Judicial Resources	Legal case laws, judicial procedures, and legal research content for users seeking insights into the justice system

How to Register and Access NDLI

NDLI is accessible through its dedicated web portal, the standalone NDLI app, and the UMANG platform. Basic browsing can be done without creating an account, but complete access to all the resources is possible only by creating a free account.

Via NDLI Web Portal:

Go to ndl.gov.in
Click Register and register a free account using your email ID
Login and then browse or search for resources based on subjects, language, level, or resource type
Get direct access to freely available resources; restricted resources require institutional access

Via NDLI App:

Download the National Digital Library India App from Google Play Store/Apple App Store
Login using your existing NDLI ID
Browsing/searching for resources based on subjects, language, or academic level
Read different types of books, listen to audiobooks, and prepare for exams

Via UMANG App:

Download the UMANG app from Google Play Store/Apple App Store
Login using your registered mobile number
Search for "National Digital Library" on the search bar of UMANG
Users can access NDLI services through the UMANG platform after logging in with their registered mobile number.

Via UMANG Web Portal:

Visit web.umang.gov.in/landing/department/national-digital-library-of-india.html
Log in using your registered mobile number and complete OTP verification
Select the NDLI service and access the library's resources from the browser

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How to Register an NDLI Club

Schools, colleges, universities, libraries, and other educational institutions can register as an NDLI Club to promote reading, learning, and academic engagement among students and faculty. Once registered, institutions can organise reading activities, workshops, quizzes, webinars, and other learning events through the NDLI Club platform.

Steps to Register an NDLI Club:

Visit the NDLI Club registration portal.
Click Register and choose the institution registration option.
Enter the required details, including the institution name, coordinator details, email ID, and contact information.
Submit the registration form and complete the verification process.
After approval, the institution receives access to the NDLI Club dashboard, where it can manage members and organise learning activities.

Note: NDLI Club registration is meant for institutions. Individual users only need a free NDLI account to access the digital library and do not need to register for an NDLI Club.

Wrapping up

NDLI is among the largest free digital learning repositories in the world spanning all disciplines, academic levels, and Indian languages. For students preparing for competitive exams, researchers accessing journal archives, or institutions managing their own digital repositories, NDLI provides a single verified platform at ndl.gov.in with no subscription cost.

FAQs

Q. Who launched the National Digital Library of India?

Ans: In 2018, the then Union Minister in the Ministry of Education dedicated the National Digital Library (NDLI) to the country.
Q. Is National Digital Library free?

Ans: Yes, National Digital Library (NDLI) provides Free Learning Resources to students, educators and researchers across India.
Q. Where is the first digital library of India located?

Ans: The National Digital Library (NDLI) has been built and managed by the IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal, and supported by the NEP 2020 learning objectives.
Q. Which is the free Digital Library in India?

Ans: NDLI is India’s largest free portal for Free Learning Resources for Exam Preparation and Lifelong learning.
Q. What are the benefits of NDLI Club?

Ans: NDLI Club provides students and teachers with free learning materials, seminars, quizzes, certifications and collaborative learning opportunities to help them prepare for exams.
Q. What is the purpose of NDLI?

Ans: The National Digital Library (NDLI) provides Free Learning Resources through a single platform, supporting lifelong learning, Exam Preparation, and NEP 2020 goals.

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