An educational visit to the INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar is organized to provide BCA students with practical exposure to digital library services, e-resources, research tools, and academic information systems. The visit aims to help students understand how digital resources can support academic learning, research, and knowledge discovery.

The visit is particularly beneficial for students interested in Honours and Honours with Research, as it provides an opportunity to explore scholarly resources and services used by students and researchers. Participants will gain awareness of how academic information can be accessed, searched, evaluated, and utilized effectively for research and learning.

During the visit, students will explore important scholarly services such as e-ShodhSindhu and Shodhganga, along with other digital academic resources. They will also gain insights into research databases, literature searching, information discovery, and the role of digital platforms in supporting academic research.

By the end of the visit, students will have a better understanding of digital libraries and academic information management. The experience will help them develop effective literature-search skills and encourage them to make greater use of scholarly digital resources for their academic and research activities.

Key Takeaways:

• Exposure to digital libraries and e-resources
• Awareness of research databases and academic resources
• Understanding of e-ShodhSindhu, Shodhganga, and other scholarly services
• Learning research information discovery and literature search techniques
• Awareness of digital tools and services supporting students and researchers
• Better understanding of academic research and digital information management

Organised By:

• B. P. College of Computer Studies (BCA), Gandhinagar
• S.V. Institute of Computer Studies (BCA), Gandhinagar
• S. K. Patel Institute of Management and Computer Studies (BCA), Gandhinagar
• SVKM Institute of Computer Studies (BCA), Gandhinagar
• Narsinhbhai Patel College of Computer Studies (BCA), Gandhinagar

In Collaboration With:

• IEEE, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya Student Branch

Date: 3^rd September 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Venue: INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar
Mode: Offline – Educational Visit