National Archives of India is the custodian of all `Public` records of Government of India and are available for use of `bonafide` research. Access to the records in National Archives of India is governed by the provisions of Public Records Rules, 1997.
Process for Registration of Indian & Foreign Scholar/Researchers to consult records:-
Indian researchers are required to submit a letter of introduction from their sponsoring University/Institution and foreign nationals are required to submit a letter of introduction from their diplomatic mission in addition to a letter of introduction from their sponsoring University/Institution. Researchers may seek permission to consult the records in the prescribed application format (Form – 8) (Size 275.87 KB) to be filled up at the time of enrolment. For easy access to the National Archives of India building complex, researchers are advised to carry an Identity Proof.