Open to individuals and institutions who subscribe to the aims and objectives of the Society — a vibrant community of scholars, practitioners and students.
Choose the category that matches your standing and how long you plan to stay involved.
| Category | Eligibility | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Life Member | Academicians, researchers and professionals holding a postgraduate degree or equivalent professional standing in criminology, law, forensic science, policing, security or allied fields. | Lifetime |
| Annual Member | As above; membership renewable each year. | 1 year |
| Student Member | Students enrolled in a recognised undergraduate or postgraduate programme in a relevant discipline. | 1 year (renewable) |
| Institutional Member | Universities, colleges, research institutes, laboratories, law-enforcement training academies and corporate bodies. | As per agreement |
| Honorary Fellow | Conferred by the Executive Council on persons of eminence for distinguished contribution to the crime sciences. | Lifetime |
| Category | Indian Applicants | International |
|---|---|---|
| Life Member | To be announced | To be announced |
| Annual Member | To be announced | To be announced |
| Student Member | To be announced | To be announced |
| Institutional Member | To be announced | To be announced |
Download or fill the online membership application form.
Provide proof of qualification, student status or institutional authorisation.
Pay the applicable membership fee through the payment gateway or bank transfer.
The Membership Committee scrutinises applications; approved members receive a membership number and e-certificate.
The fee schedule for Indian and international applicants is being finalised and will be published on this page. In the interim, please write to the Membership Committee through the Contact page.
Yes. Student membership is renewable annually while you remain enrolled, and you may apply for life or annual membership once you meet the eligibility for those categories.
Proof of qualification for life and annual membership, proof of current enrolment for student membership, and a letter of institutional authorisation for institutional membership.
Honorary Fellowship is not applied for. It is conferred by the Executive Council on persons of eminence for distinguished contribution to the crime sciences.
Fill in the online application form — the Membership Committee will take it from there.
