Library Membership

Join the PMML Library and access one of India's finest collections on political history and governance.

Membership Plans

Choose Your Category

Student

₹500 / year

Proof of current enrolment required

  • Full reading-room access
  • Borrowing: up to 3 books at a time
  • Access to e-journals & databases
  • Photocopy service (₹2/page)
  • Priority seat reservation
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Research Scholar

₹1,000 / year

Institutional letter from university or research body

  • Full reading-room access
  • Borrowing: up to 6 books at a time
  • Access to all digital resources
  • Document delivery (10 requests/year)
  • Rare books access with prior appointment
  • Inter-library loan facility
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General Public

₹1,500 / year

Government photo ID + address proof

  • Full reading-room access
  • Borrowing: up to 4 books at a time
  • Access to e-journals & databases
  • Document delivery (5 requests/year)
  • Photocopy service (₹2/page)
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Documents Required

What to Bring

  • Completed membership application form (available at the Library desk)
  • Two passport-size photographs
  • Government-issued photo identity (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID)
  • Current address proof (utility bill, bank statement)
  • Category-specific document (enrolment certificate / institutional letter)
  • Membership fee (demand draft or UPI — details at the desk)

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted in person at the Library Help Desk (Block I, Ground Floor) during reading room hours.

For postal or digital enquiries, write to:
library@pmml.gov.in

Help Desk Hours:
Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM