How to get an ISBN number in India

Know about ISBN Number.:

Well, let me tell you about the International Standard Book Number (ISBN Number)!!!

ISBN can be for any series of material such as, Books, Conference Proceedings etc. Many of the Technical Institutes and Universities are organizing the national/ international conferences on various topics throughout the year. Every conference proceedings has weightage in India if it has ISBN no.

In addition, I need to tell you, all the ISBN has nothing to do with the authenticity of the data. ISBN is just  a 10 digit unique serial number for the book or the proceeding. This is useful for identification of the particular edition of the book or proceedings.

Most of the indexing agencies making it mandatory to have an ISBN number. The book or conference proceedings will be index in the database with ISBN no. Also, many international booksellers also making it mandatory to have ISBN number. It is helpful to keep record of the stock with a single number than all other details of the books.

Picture 1: Understanding of ISBN Number

Where to Apply for ISBN number?

If you are willing to apply for ISBN number, you need to visit http://isbn.gov.in/index.aspx?langid=1

On this website, online application process is present. We need to provide the details of the ISBN requirement in the format available. ISBN authority  will allot the number within 2 working days.

In addition, getting ISBN does not require any fees or a charge. It is totally a service free of charge in India. However, government of India is taking care of all the expenses.

Finally, you may find the detailed step by step guide on the online process given by http://isbn.gov.in here how to apply

Well friends, this was all about getting an isbn in India. In like manner, my coming posts,will cover the process for getting ISSN number. I will include the difference between ISBN and ISSN also. I hope you find this information useful.