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Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Membership Privileges


If Application already submitted, pay membership fee The Society provides –


  • Facilities to Students, Scholars, and Institutions for the study of or Research in Pediatrics in any of its aspects by way of scholarships, fellowships, grants, endowments, etc.
  • Either through itself or in cooperation with other bodies or persons fellowships, prizes, certificates, diplomas of proficiency in the science of Pediatrics and conduct such tests, examinations or other scrutiny as may be prescribed from time to time.
  • Free of cost or at subsidized cost its official journals, books, periodicals or publications on pediatrics and allied subjects which the society thinks is desirable for the promotion of its objects.
  • Opportunity to explore digital Library of IAP on www.diapindia.org
  • Opportunity to its member to participate in Conferences, Lectures, Meetings, Seminars, Symposia, Workshops, Continuing Medical Education Programs, etc.
  • Opportunity to become members of its Branches / Subspecialty Chapters / Groups / Cells / Committees.
  • Opportunity to get benefits of beneficiary schemes launch by the IAP time to time.
Affiliations / Collaboration – The Society is affiliated to:
  • International Pediatric Association (IPA)
  • International Society of Tropical Pediatrics (ISTP)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  • Asian Pacific Pediatric Association (APPA)
  • Asian Society for Pediatric Infectious Disease (ASPID)
  • South Asia Pediatric Association (SAPA)
  • Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
Categories of Membership –
(1) Life Member(L)

Life Membership is granted to any person who is a residential Indian citizen possessing MBBS or equivalent degree in Modern Medicine recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) and is holding a diploma/degree in pediatrics (such as MD Ped., DNB Ped., DCH) recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) or any equivalent National Statutory Body formed by Government of India.

(2) Associate Life Member(AL)

Associate Life Membership is granted to any person possessing MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) or any equivalent National Statutory Body formed by Government of India.

(3) Couple Life Member (CM)

Any couple (both husband and wife both) who is a residential Indian citizen possessing MBBS or equivalent degree in Modern medicine recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) and is holding a diploma/degree in paediatrics recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) or any equivalent National statutory body formed by Government of India may be approved by the Executive Board as Life member of the society.

Procedure for membership(Constitutional Clause)

A Life/Fellow member may propose any person who fulfils the above - mentioned conditions for election as member of the Society in the category as applicable and such proposal shall be seconded by another Life/Fellow member.

How to Apply for Membership –

Application should be made in the prescribed form. Along with the application for membership of IAP, keep ready the following documents in pdf/jpg format to upload -

  • Passport Size Photo
  • M.B.B.S. & Post Graduation Certificates as (as per degrees listed in your application).
  • Degrees registration certificates with State Medical Council or Medical Council of India or any equivalent National Statutory Body formed by Government of India. (as the case may be)
  • ID Proof with Photo : Government Approved Photo ID like Aadhar Card / Passport / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving License
  • Pancard
  • Membership details of Proposer & Seconder (IAP number in X/0000/X-0000 format, Email address, Mobile Number registered with IAP office) – They will receive approval link on their registered mobile number and email. Which must be approved by them with in 72 hours of receipt.
  • For Couple membership each spouse has to apply separately.
Membership Fee –

The Membership Fee Structure is as follows:

Category Admission Fee Membership Fee Total Amount
Life 500 9,500 10,000
Associated Life 500 9,500 10,000
Couple Life
(for each member)
500 7,375 7,875

Membership Email id: [email protected]

IAP Office Contact Number: (022) 27710857


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