External Study Resources
Explore a wide collection of trusted digital libraries, academic repositories, and open-access book platforms. This page brings together resources for study, research, and self-learning, including our college library and well-known global archives. Access textbooks, research papers, and eBooks all in one place.
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1. Official Academic & Research Repositories
Trusted portals supported by universities and government bodies. Great for authentic learning, theses, and structured courses.
E-GyanKosh
A digital repository by IGNOU that provides free access to study materials and course modules. Very useful for students in distance and higher education.
e-PG Pathshala
An initiative by INFLIBNET offering high-quality postgraduate level content. A valuable platform for advanced learners and researchers.
Shodhganga
A large collection of Indian theses and dissertations. A rich resource for research scholars looking for original academic work.
National Digital Library of India
A one-stop digital library with millions of books, journals, and resources for all age groups. Very helpful for both students and researchers.
2. Open Access Books & Textbooks
Completely free and legal collections of books, textbooks, and classics for study and self-learning.
Directory of Open Access Books
Provides thousands of peer-reviewed academic books. A reliable source for quality scholarly reading.
Open Textbook Library
Offers free textbooks for various subjects, written and reviewed by experts. Great for students looking for affordable learning resources.
Project Gutenberg
One of the oldest digital libraries with classic literature and public domain books. A treasure for those who love reading timeless works.
3. Community Digital Libraries
Large collections shared by global communities. While some are unofficial, they help learners access knowledge that may otherwise be hard to find.
Library Genesis
A massive archive of books and research papers from all fields. Very helpful when students need quick access to study material.
WeLib
A community-driven digital library with a variety of books. It supports learning by making resources widely available.
Internet Archive
A nonprofit digital library that offers books, websites, music, videos, and software. It preserves cultural and historical materials and makes them free to access or borrow.
Anna’s Archive
A global search engine for digital books and articles. Useful for discovering hard-to-find study material.
Z-Library
One of the largest free eBook collections covering textbooks, research works, and novels. A convenient platform for readers and learners worldwide.