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About Open Day

The Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) is an Inter-University Centre of the UGC, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. The Centre supports the scholarly community and HEIs through various projects and services. The Open Day is an annual event celebrating the INFLIBNET Centre's Foundation Day. This year, it will be held on 27th February 2026 to highlight the institution's milestones.

The purpose of the Open Day is to showcase the research activities and projects the Centre undertakes, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn about its achievements. It is also an opportunity for the Centre to engage and build relationships with the public, library and information science professionals, research administrators, and students. The Open Day provides a platform for the Centre to share its vision, mission, and strategies, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and technological development for the community. Furthermore, it allows visitors to meet the scientists and technical team behind the projects, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of the Centre's work.

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Open Day Houses on 27th February 2026

SOUL

An state-of-the-art integrated library management software designed and developed by the INFLIBNET Centre...

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IndCat

The development of Union Databases of various library resources i.e. Books, Theses and Serials have been...

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ONOS

One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme is to provide access to 13,000+ full-text journals to HEIs and R&D Institutions nationwide...

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INFED

INDIAN Access Management Federation(INFED) was setup which uses Shibboleth, a standard-based open source software,..

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INFISTATS

The Centre has developed a software called InfiStats, for monitoring the usage statistics of various e-resources made...

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NIRF

The ranking framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country. The INFLIBNET Centre is responsible...

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NAAC

The INFLIBNET Centre is awarded a project of validation and verification of bibliometric data for the HEIs undergoing...

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E-PG PATHSHALA

e-PG Pathshala is an MHRD initiative under its National Mission on Education through ICT (NME-ICT), executed by the UGC...

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SWAYAM PRABHA

The SWAYAM-PRABHA, an MoE project under NME-ICT, is conceived as a group of 40 DTH channels devoted to telecasting...

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ILMS

ILMS by INFLIBNET offers UGC-compliant, e-PG Pathshala-based learning content to Central, State and Deemed universities nationwide on request basis only....

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IR services

Here you can find articles published in all conventional proceedings of INFLIBNET Centre, More over you...

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VIDWAN: EXPERT DATABASE

Expert Database and National Researcher's Network is the premier database of profiles of scientists and faculty members working...

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IRINS

IRINS is web-based Research Information Management (RIM) service provided by the Centre to organize the research...

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SheRNI

She Research Network in India (SheRNI) is the expert profile network system that connects and leverages the knowledge...

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LIB-VAHINI

LIB-VAHINI is a digital platform for LIS professionals to showcase profiles, connect, and support career growth nationwide...

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SHODHGANGA

Shodhganga is a digital repository set-up for submission of electronic versions of theses and dissertations by students...

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SHODHSHUDDHI

The Govt. of India was to provide Plagiarism Detection Software to all Indian Universities/Institutions including Central Universities,...

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SHODH-CHAKRA

Shodh-Chakra provides a unique space to the researcher, guide/supervisor and university to manage the research...

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SHODHGANGOTRI

The ShodhGangotri repository helps identify current trends and directions in academic research. It also plays a key role in preventing duplication of research work...

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Ideathon

As part of the Open Day Celebration, the INFLIBNET Centre is organizing an Ideathon to solicit creative ideas that align with our objectives and benefit the country's higher education community.

You can submit your ideas under the following broad categories of INFLIBNET services or any other theme appropriate for higher education:

  • Library Automation: SOUL, IndCat
  • e-Resources & Services: ONOS, INFED, INFISTAT
  • Research Impact, Assessment & OER: NIRF, NAAC, EPGP, SWAYAM, SWAYAM Prabha, ILMS, IR Services
  • Research Network: VIDWAN, IRINS, SheRNI, LIB-VAHINI
  • Research Support Services: Shodhganga, ShodhShuddhi, Shodh-Chakra, ShodhGangotri
  • 31st Jan 2026Last date for Ideathon Submission
  • 3rd Feb 2026
    5th Feb 2026
    Acceptance notification to selected Ideathon presenters
  • 10th Feb 2026
    15th Feb 2026
    Last date of registration for Open Day
  • 15th Feb 2026 Last date for Ideathon presenters to confirm participation

Presentations & Prizes

  • Selected Ideas Invited for Presentation
  • Limited Travel grants for selected idea presenter
  • Certificate to all the presenters
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Tentative Programme Schedule

  • DAY 1 - 26 February 2026 ONOS Programme

    ONOS Outreach Programme

    The ONOS Outreach Programme is scheduled one day prior to the INFLIBNET Open Day, enabling participants to attend both events.
    Participants can register for the ONOS Outreach Programme here . For updates and detailed information, please visit the ONOS Website .

  • DAY 2 - 27 February 2026 Open Day Programme

    Inauguration, prize distribution and keynote 10:00
    High-tea & Networking 11:30
    Visit to Open Day Houses 11:45
    Lunch 01:30
    Ideathon Presentation & Valedictory 02:30
    Certificate Distribution, Tea & Networking 05:00
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    Contact Information

    Information and Library Network Centre