Membership Information

Nearly 2500 members of the society are spread in India and approximately 50 other countries. It is the third-largest society of plant pathologists in the world. They comprise scientists, teachers, technicians, students, extension workers, company professionals, private consultants, administrators, agricultural field representatives and pest management personnel. Their professions vary, but they have a single common goal – to promote knowledge on plant diseases. Any person interested in the science of Plant Pathology shall be eligible for membership. The Society shall have annual members, students members, patrons, fellows and honorary fellows.

Membership and Subscription Rates

Membership Type Membership fee (Rs) GST (18%) Total Enroll Now
Indian Members (Amount in Rs.)
Student Annual Membership ₹1,000.00 ₹180.00 ₹1,180.00 Pay Now
General Annual Membership ₹1,500.00 ₹270.00 ₹1,770.00 Pay Now
Admission fee (for new members)
₹100.00 ₹18.00 ₹118.000 Pay Now





Foreign Members (Amount in US$)
Student Annual Membership $55.00 $9.90 $64.90 Pay Now
Annual Membership $60.00 $10.80 $70.80 Pay Now
Admission fee (for new members)
$10.00$1.80$11.80Pay Now
  • Life Membership fee (Indian): Rs. 12,000.00 (Rs. Twelve thousand only)

For General Life Membership: Discount of 10% in the case of group membership of 10 or more.

Life Membership for Students: The student will be provided a concession of flat 10% for IPS Life membership upon submission of valid ID proof of studentship (Registration enrollment No./Identity Card issued from the Institute/University/College/Schools). Further, a group of 10 or more students from the same organization will be given an additional concession of 15% (total 25% concession altogether). Students working in different projects and drawing salary as RA/SRF/JRF/PDF are not eligible for this concession.

The payment for life membership fee can be made in maximum two equal instalments.

(Life Membership can be paid in maximum of two installments within the financial year.  GST @18% is applicable on all membership/registration fees).  







The payment can be made by using the following details:

Name of the Account Holder  Indian Phytopathological Society 
Name of the Bank and Branch CANARA Bank, Pusa Campus, IARI, New Delhi 110012
Account Number 90292010005900
RTGS/NEFT/IFS Code CNRB0019029
MICR Code 110025041


Paytm number for payment of Registration fee: 9999103422 (Indian Phytopathological Society )