About this student scheme
One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) is a Government of India scheme approved in November 2024 with Rs.6,000 crore outlay to provide free access to 13,000+ international research journals and databases to over 6,300 government higher education institutions (universities, colleges, IITs, NITs, AIIMS) and 1.8 crore+ students, faculty, and researchers. Previously, institutions paid individually — ONOS centralises subscriptions via the government, saving institutions lakhs per year. Implemented by INFLIBNET Centre under Ministry of Education. Access via e-Shodh Sindhu portal (ess.inflibnet.ac.in).
Scholarship snapshot
| Scheme Name | One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) 2026 — Free Research Journal Access for 1.8 Crore Students | ₹6,000 Crore |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2024 |
| Benefit | Free access to 13,000+ international research journals and databases for all students/faculty at 6,300+ government institutions — previously costing institutions Rs.50,000–Rs.5 lakh/year |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 3 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://ess.inflibnet.ac.in |
What students receive
Free access to 13,000+ international research journals and databases for all students/faculty at 6,300+ government institutions — previously costing institutions Rs.50,000–Rs.5 lakh/year
Which students qualify
- ✓Students, faculty, and researchers at 6,300+ government higher education institutions
- ✓Institutions: central universities, state universities, IITs, NITs, IIMs, AIIMS, government colleges
- ✓Access available within campus network or via VPN with institutional credentials
Papers for the application
Applying online, step-by-step
- 1No individual application is needed — access is automatic if your institution is among the 6,300+ registered under ONOS
- 2Confirm your college/university is registered on the e-Shodh Sindhu portal (ess.inflibnet.ac.in)
- 3Log in to ess.inflibnet.ac.in using your institutional email ID or student/faculty ID
- 4Browse the 13,000+ subscribed journals and databases directly while connected to the campus network
- 5Off-campus, use your institution's VPN with the same institutional credentials to reach the journals
- 6If your institution isn't listed yet, ask your library/IT department to get it registered with INFLIBNET under ONOS
- 7No fee is charged to students or faculty — the subscription cost is paid centrally by the government
Official Government Portal
ess.inflibnet.ac.in is the only authorised application channel, and the government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on ess.inflibnet.ac.in