Central & Digital Library
The intellectual heartbeat of Deoband Unani Medical College — housing over 10,000+ volumes, ancient handwritten manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu, modern biomedical literature, and a high-speed digital research lab.
Preserving Greco-Arab Heritage alongside Modern Medical Sciences
The Central Library at DUMC provides an inspiring, quiet sanctuary for undergraduate students, post-graduate MD scholars, and clinical faculty. Spread across an expansive, well-lit floor, it complies with the highest standards prescribed by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).
- Classical Tibb Archives: Original works and commentaries of Galen, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Al-Razi (Rhazes), and Ibn Hubal.
- Modern Medical Sciences: Current editions of Gray's Anatomy, Guyton Physiology, Robbins Pathology, and Bailey & Love Surgery.
- Book Bank Facility: Complete textbook sets loaned for entire academic semesters to underprivileged and meritorious students.
- Automated Circulation: Computerized barcode issue/return system for efficient book lending.
Central Reading Hall with 150+ seating capacity at Deoband Unani Medical College
Digital E-Learning Laboratory
Equipped with 20+ dedicated high-speed computer terminals with broadband internet connectivity for clinical research, postgraduate dissertations, and online seminar presentations.
AYUSH Research Portal & DELNET
Full remote and on-campus access to over 40,000+ indexed papers on Unani clinical trials, CCRUM research monographs, and international inter-library loan consortiums.
Reprographic & Printing Desk
In-house digital scanning, laser printing, and high-speed photocopying services allowing students to copy study chapters, research references, and symposium notes.
Core Curriculum & Reference Highlights
Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb
The celebrated Canon of Medicine covering fundamental principles, anatomy, pathology, hygiene, and Unani materia medica.
Kitab al-Hawi fi al-Tibb
Comprehensive clinical observations, bedside case records, differential diagnoses, and extensive pharmacological formulations.
Kulliyat-e-Nafisi
Authoritative commentary on the foundational theories of Arkan (elements), Mizaj (temperament), and Akhlat (humors).
🕒 Operating Hours & Schedule
| Monday – Saturday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Examination Period | Extended till 10:00 PM |
| Digital E-Lab | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday & Gazetted Holidays | Reading Room Open (Special) |
📚 Lending & Circulation Privileges
| Undergraduate (BUMS) | 3 Books for 14 Days |
| Postgraduate (MD/MS) | 5 Books for 21 Days |
| Teaching Faculty | 8 Books for Term |
| Book Bank Beneficiaries | Full Semester Textbook Set |