MBBS college · Department planning
Central Library
These are the items commonly listed for the Central Library department. Tick the ones you need in your list and add your own quantities.
- 10items listed
- 2groups
- 1named in official documents
- 1scale with MBBS seats
10 items in 2 groups below. Tap a group to open it; tap “About this item” to read more. Lists are for planning; please follow current official norms.
What the regulations say
1 of 10 items on this page are named in NMC UG-MSR 2023. 1 have a figure that depends on MBBS seats.
| Item | Source | 50 seats | 100 seats | 150 seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer nodes with internet (≥10% of intake) 10% of intake | NMC UG-MSR 2023 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Student reading seats (2 × intake, over 2 areas) 2 × intake | NMC UG-MSR 2023 | 100 | 200 | 300 |
| Books (30 per annual intake seat; 1,500 per 50 students) 30 × intake | NMC UG-MSR 2023 | 1500 | 3000 | 4500 |
| Indexed journals (15 per 50 students) 15 per 50 students | NMC UG-MSR 2023 | 15 | 30 | 45 |
Figures come from NMC and government documents dated up to February 2026. Many are minimums. Items marked in grey are government benchmarks (for example IPHS 2022), not binding on private colleges. Check the current official norms before ordering.
IT
1 items
Computer nodes with internet (≥10% of intake) NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Computer workstations connected to the internet for library users.
How it is used: Used in the central library so students and staff can access e-journals, online databases and digital learning resources.
Used in: Central Library
Furniture
9 items
Reading table About this item
What it is: A large, flat table where several readers can sit together to read and write.
How it is used: Placed in the central library reading halls, where students and faculty sit with books, journals and notes for study.
Used in: Central Library
Options: Buyers choose between wooden or laminate tops, different seat capacities, and with or without centre dividers.
Reading chair About this item
What it is: A comfortable, stable chair for long periods of reading and note-taking, usually without wheels to keep reading areas quiet.
How it is used: Placed at reading tables in the central library, where students and faculty sit to study books, journals and notes.
Used in: Central Library
Options: Options include wooden or steel frames, cushioned or plain seats, and with or without armrests.
Double-sided steel book rack About this item
What it is: A free-standing steel rack with shelves on both sides, so books can be stored and reached from either side.
How it is used: Placed in rows in the central library stack area to hold textbooks and reference books for students and faculty to browse.
Used in: Central Library
Options: Options include different heights and shelf counts, adjustable shelves, and with or without side and end panels.
Periodical display rack About this item
What it is: A rack with sloping shelves that display magazines and journals with their covers facing the reader.
How it is used: Used in the central library to display current issues of medical journals and magazines so readers can easily see and pick them.
Used in: Central Library
Options: Choices include steel or wooden construction, open shelves or flap-type shelves with back storage, and single- or double-sided units.
Newspaper stand About this item
What it is: A stand with rods or slanted racks that hold daily newspapers open and readable.
How it is used: Placed in the central library reading area to display the day's newspapers so readers can consult them in one place.
Used in: Central Library
Options: Options include steel or wooden construction, different numbers of rods, and single- or double-sided designs.
Catalogue cabinet About this item
What it is: A cabinet with many small pull-out drawers that hold index cards listing the books in a library.
How it is used: Used in the central library to keep the card catalogue, helping readers and staff find books by title, author or subject.
Used in: Central Library
Options: Buyers choose between steel or wooden construction and different numbers of drawers.
Issue / return counter About this item
What it is: A counter or desk where library staff sit to lend out and receive back books, often with drawers and a computer space.
How it is used: Placed near the central library entrance, where students and faculty borrow and return books and staff record each transaction.
Used in: Central Library
Options: Buyers choose between wooden or laminate finish, straight or L-shaped designs, and with or without lockable drawers.
Computer table About this item
What it is: A desk designed for a computer, usually with space for the monitor and often a sliding keyboard tray and CPU shelf.
How it is used: Used in department offices, the library and computer areas for staff and students to work on computers, records and online resources.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Central Library, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Options include wooden, laminate or steel construction, with or without keyboard tray, CPU stand and drawers.
Librarian's table and chair About this item
What it is: A working desk with a matching chair for library staff, usually with drawers for registers, records and stationery.
How it is used: Used by the librarian in the central library to manage records, supervise the reading area and handle library administration.
Used in: Central Library
Options: Choices include steel, wooden or laminate desks, with or without lockable drawers, and fixed or revolving chairs.
How Unnat Exports helps with Central Library
- One list, one quotation
Every item for Central Library, from equipment to furniture, quoted together, item-wise, with GST shown.
- Matched to the documents
Item names follow the wording used in NMC and government planning documents, so your list reads the way inspectors expect.
- Help with specifications
Not sure which model or size? Our team goes through the options with you before quoting.
- Supply across India
Delivery and installation for your city are confirmed in the quotation.
Before you finalise your Central Library list
- Check your MBBS intake and any PG seats; several quantities scale with them.
- Compare the list with the current official norms for your college. The table above shows which items the documents name.
- Measure the rooms, labs or wards so furniture and equipment fit.
- Decide which items you already have and which need replacing.
- Note any tender or department specifications you must follow.
Send this checklist with your list and we will quote against it.
Common questions
What does Unnat Exports supply for the Central Library department?
Items from the it groups on this page, plus furniture for the Furniture. Most of them fall under office, classroom, library & hostel furniture, it, audio-visual & teaching aids.
Do I have to buy everything on this list?
No. The list shows items commonly bought for this department. You choose the items and quantities you need; every quantity box starts empty.
Do you also supply furniture for the Central Library department?
Yes. This page lists furniture for the furniture. Tell us your room sizes in the note box if you need custom sizes.
Is this the official list of requirements?
No. It is a planning list to help you prepare your purchase. Please check the current official norms that apply to your college, such as the National Medical Commission documents, before you finalise quantities.
How do I get a quotation for Central Library?
Open the list builder, tick the items, type your quantities and send the list. You can also send the list you already have on WhatsApp at 94674 67836.
Can you help me choose models and specifications?
Yes. When you send your list, tick “I need help choosing specifications” and our team will call you to go through the options before quoting.
Ready to get a quotation?
Tick what you need, type your quantities, and send the list to Unnat Exports. Or just message us on WhatsApp.