MEMBERSHIPS
Join FORGE and become part of a national network of researchers, engineers, academicians, and professionals dedicated to innovation, research excellence, and professional growth.”
Types of MEMBERSHIPS
Student Membership
₹
300
Year
- 50% Registration Fee Waiver for Workshops/Training Programs
- 50% Fee Waiver for FORGE Tech-Fest (FTF) participation
- Eligibility to participate in Awards & Recognition Programs
- 50% APC Waiver for publishing in FORGE Journal (FJMR)
- 50% Registration Fee Waiver for Conferences (ICETSD)
- Access to technical learning, networking, and skill-building activities
Professional Membership
₹
3000
Year
- 50% Registration Fee Waiver for FDPs and Workshops
- Recognition as Expert / Resource Person
- Opportunity to participate in technical sessions, seminars, and conferences
- Eligibility for Awards & Recognition
- 50% APC Waiver for FORGE Journal (FJMR) publication
- 50% Registration Fee Waiver for Conferences (ICETSD)
- Platform for research collaboration and networking
Institutional Membership
₹
50000
Year
- Free 100 Student Memberships + 1 Professional Membership
- Eligible for Sponsored Faculty Development Program (FDP)
- Eligible for Sponsored Workshops/Training Programs
- Opportunity to become Organizing Partner for FDPs, Workshops, Conferences & Tech-Fest
- Access to approved seminars, expert sessions, and guest
- Participation in FORGE Tech-Fest (FTF) as organizing partner
- Eligibility for Conference (ICETSD) collaboration
- Institutional recognition at national-level events
Student Chapter
₹
N/A
Year
- Formation of a Student Technical Community (200 members)
- Access to approved Workshops/Training Programs
- Participation in technical activities and events
- Eligibility for Awards & Recognition
- Platform for organizing student-driven technical initiatives
- Enhanced exposure to innovation and teamwork
Departmental Chapter
₹
N/A
Year
- Department-level recognition within FORGE network
- Eligibility for Approved FDPs
- Opportunity to become Organizing Partner for FDPs & Workshops
- Access to Sponsored Workshops/Training Programs
- Participation in Seminars, Conferences & Tech Events
- Eligibility for Awards & Recognition
Benefits of MEMBERSHIPS
| Category | Fees | Benefits | Criteria | FDP | Workshop | Seminar | Tech Fest | Awards | Journal | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional | ₹50,000 | 100 Students + 1 Faculty | Approved Institute | ✔ Sponsored + Approved | ✔ Sponsored + Approved | ✔ Approved | NA | ✔ | NA | ✔ Partner |
| Student | ₹300 | — | Student | NA | 50% Waiver | NA | 50% Waiver | ✔ | 50% APC | 50% Waiver |
| Professional | ₹3000 | — | Faculty / Industry | 50% Waiver | 50% Waiver | NA | NA | ✔ | 50% APC | 50% Waiver |
| Student Chapter | — | — | 200 Students | NA | ✔ Approved | ✔ Approved | NA | ✔ | NA | NA |
| Departmental | — | — | 1 Staff + 100 Students | ✔ Approved | ✔ Sponsored + Approved | ✔ Approved | NA | ✔ | NA | ✔ Partner |