Free Books For College Students

Jaigopal Garodia Charitable Book Bank invites applications from students to obtain free college books. The Book Bank has nearly 35,000 books in 600 titles for engineering, commerce, accounts, science, arts, computer science, management studies etc.  The list of books is displayed at the bank.  About 70,000 students across the state from 250 colleges have so far been benefited from the facilities.  

The Book Bank produced Gold Medalists both at Anna University and University of Madras also in the past. There is no caution deposit, no processing fee.  

Only documentary evidence is required. Students should return the books after completing their examinations. The forms are available at the Book Bank office which is located on Door No. 6, Seventh Street, ‘U’ Block, Anna Nagar.  

The filled in application form along with the proof of residence and authentication from the college authorities must be submitted in person on working days between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. College students may also obtain the forms by post by sending a self-addressed envelope or download from the Book Bank’s website. For details contact  26206261 (or) visit