Organisation : Department of Higher Education
Facility Name : One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Applicable States/UTs : All India
Website : https://www.onos.gov.in/
What is One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)?
One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) is a new Central Sector Scheme of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India with aim to provide nationwide access to international scientific and academic content from 30 publishers under a unified subscription model to students, faculty members, and researchers from Indian higher education institutions and research organization.
Eligibility of One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
All government (Central as well as State) Higher Education Institutions and Central Government R & D Institutions, Labs are eligible to participate in ONOS.
How To Register at ONOS Portal?
All Government (Central as well as state) Higher Education Institutions and central government R & D institutions are eligible to participate in ONOS.
1. The eligible Institutions are required to register at ONOS portal to get User ID and password. New registration will require institution name, AISHE code and contact details of institute nodal officer. The nodal officer shall be a regular, senior, whole-time employee of the institute. Registered member institutions can be viewed at https://www.onos.gov.in/instituteList
2. Institution AISHE Code is mandatory for registration. The institutions who do not have AISHE Code need to apply for AISHE code in the AISHE portal (https://aishe.gov.in/).
** Institutions who have students getting UG / PG / doctoral / post-doctoral degree / diploma need to apply as college / university / stand-alone institution in the AISHE portal.
** Institutions engaged in research & development activities and not having students need to apply under the R & D category in the AISHE portal. For the R & D institutions, a letter authorising them to join ONOS from their parent Ministry / Department in the central government is necessary.
3. Existing government consortia users, including state government higher education institutions having their static IP address are being automatically ported to the ONOS portal for smooth transition. In case of further assistance, please write to support[at]onos[dot]gov[dot]in along with institute name, designation and contact details of institute nodal officer.
FAQ On One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Are private universities or colleges eligible to participate in ONOS?
No, private Institution / universities / colleges are not eligible to join ONOS Phase-I.
What types of resources are available through ONOS?
ONOS provides access to 13,000+ peer reviewed full-text journals from 30 publishers spanning diverse disciplines such as Science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences.
Who can access the resources provided by ONOS?
Access to resources under ONOS is granted to authorized users from Member institutions from all government (Central as well as State) Higher Education Institutions and Central Government R & D Institutions. Individual researchers must log in via their institutional credentials or IP addresses to access e-resources.
How can an institution become a member of ONOS?
Eligible institutions can visit the ONOS portal and click on Register. For the Institutional registration AISHE Code (All India Survey on Higher Education) is mandatory. Institutions are required to complete the registration form by submitting organizational details, IP ranges, and administrative contact information.
How can institutions obtain the AISHE Code if they do not have it?
The AISHE Code can be applied by visiting the official AISHE portal at https://aishe.gov.in/. The application process involves submitting the required details through the portal to receive the AISHE Code. This code is mandatory for completing the ONOS registration process.
How is access to ONOS resources managed?
Access to ONOS resources are provided through two access mechanism to ensure that users can easily access the resources both on-campus and remotely.
On-Campus Access:
Users can access ONOS automatically through their institution’s network using IP-based authentication. Institutions must submit their IP ranges on ONOS portal.
Off-Campus Access:
Bona fide users can remotely login to the ONOS platform using their institution-provided credentials to access e-resources from anywhere. Login credentials can be sought from nodal coordinator of member Institutes.
What is INFED?
INFED (Indian Access Management Federation) is a federated authentication system developed by INFLIBNET. It allows users to securely access e-resources from remote locations using institutional credentials.
How can the Institute set up off-campus access?
The Members Institutions having IP based access are required to submit their application in prescribed format along with a signed participation agreement. Institutions must ensure their users are registered on the INFED platform for off-campus access. More Details
How can institutions manage their IP ranges for access?
Administrator of Institutions can login on the ONOS portal and update or modify their IP range details, and technical contact information through the administrator dashboard on the ONOS portal.
What should be done if a required journal is not accessible?
Users encountering access issues should first verify their IP or login credentials. If problems persist, they should contact their institutional librarian or email the ONOS support team at support[at]onos[dot]gov[dot]in with details of the issue.
What do member institutions need to access e-resources through ONOS?
Member institutions need internet-enabled devices, such as a PC, laptop, tablet, or mobile, to access e-resources through ONOS. These devices must be connected to the internet to use the resources available on the platform.
Is individual membership available for ONOS?
No, individual membership is not available under the ONOS scheme. Only bona fide students, faculty members, staff, and researchers of eligible institutions can access the resources. Authentication for these users is provided by the respective institution. INFLIBNET does not offer direct authentication to individual users.