The Library

The BHCNMT Library is the academic heart of the college — a quiet, well-lit, and well-stocked space where students can study, refer, research, and grow. The library serves all programmes offered by the college and is staffed by a qualified librarian.

Collection

• Standard textbooks across all subjects of B.Sc. Nursing, GNM, ANM and DMLT curricula.
• Reference books — Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Medical-Surgical Nursing, OBG, Paediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health.
• Latest editions of Indian and international authors.
• Print and online journals (see Journals page).
• Question banks, previous-year question papers, and study guides.
• General reading — biographies, current affairs, magazines.

Library Services

• Lending — students may issue books as per their library card and the borrowing rules.
• Reference / Reading Room — quiet zone for study and research.
• Newspaper / Periodical section — current dailies and magazines.
• OPAC / Catalogue — easy search of available titles.
• Photocopying — limited photocopying within copyright norms.
• E-Resources Access — see the E-Resources page for digital subscriptions.

Library Hours

Day	Working Hours	Examination Hours
Monday – Friday	09:00 AM – 5:00 PM	08:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM – 2:00 PM	08:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday & Holidays	Closed	As notified

Library Rules

• Maintain absolute silence inside the library.
• Mobile phones must be on silent / switched off.
• Books must be returned by the due date; overdue charges apply per rules.
• Marking, tearing, or damaging library material is strictly prohibited.
• Eatables and beverages are not permitted inside the library.

"A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life." — Henry Ward Beecher