Institution Membership

1. 1. Recognition by Accreditation bodies for association with a professional organization
   2. Grant of Free nominee membership to three faculty members with voting rights & log-in privilege on CSI knowledge portal
   3. 4 copies of CSI Communications every month
   4. Access to CSI knowledge portal and distinguished speaker list and eligibility for volunteering to be a speaker
   5. Eligibility to apply for assistance to attend International conferences
   6. Concessional rates for CSI Conferences and Tutorials for nominees
   7. Eligibility to publish articles in CSI communications and Transactions for nominees
   8. Discounted IEEE membership rate for faculty
   9. Reciprocal membership of BCS, ACS and subsidized product offerings by them
   10. Benefits available through CSI-IFIP, C-DAC, PMI & Microsoft collaboration

Student Branches (All Advantages of IM Plus)

1. 1. Eligibility for nomination of best Student Branch award
   2. Additional 4 copies of CSI Communications to the institution & log-in privilege to the students on CSI knowledge portal with access to distinguished speaker list
   3. Attachment to a Regional Student coordinator & National Student coordinator for assistance with resource persons for various events and chapter support to organize seminars / workshops / tutorials / competitions / Expo
   4. Invitation for all Regional/State/National student conventions/conferences and competitions
   5. Concessional rates for CSI Conferences and Tutorials for student members
   6. Opportunity for students to interact with Industry professionals and chalk out a career path
   7. Eligibility to publish articles in CSI communications and journal for student members
   8. Eligibility to be nominated for the best Student paper in CSI communications
   9. Eligibility for CSI funded minor projects (for College Students)
   10. CSI Certification and Training programs at discounted rates for students
   11. Permission to conduct events under CSI Banner

Individual Membership

1. 1. Access to CSI Knowledge Portal with a unique login ID and Password.
   2. Opportunity for member to member virtual networking through CSI Communities, Forums, Blogs.
   3. Both print and electronic versions of CSI-Communications each month.
   4. Right to vote in CSI elections as well as contest elections subject to the eligibility criteria.
   5. Concessional registration fee for CSI events and training programs
   6. Opportunity to offer workshops/ trainings on profit sharing basis in collaboration with CSI.
   7. Opportunity to deliver guest lectures in educational institutes associated to CSI across India.
   8. Opportunities to benefit from CSI affiliations with sister societies and collaborating organisations such as Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), Project Management Institute (PMI), C-DAC, Singapore Computer Society (SCS), Empowering Women in IT (EWIT), The Institution of Engineers (India) and Microsoft Corporation (India) Private Limited
   9. Opportunity to become a member of CSI Special Interest Groups and CSI Divisions.
   10. Opportunity to participate in CSI Divisional research projects.
   11. Financial support for minor research projects.
   12. Part sponsorship for presenting papers at prestigious International events

(Academic) Institutional Membership

1. 1. Recognition by Accreditation bodies for association with a professional organization
   2. Grant of Free nominee membership to three faculty members with voting rights & log-in privilege on CSI knowledge portal
   3. 4 copies of CSI Communications every month
   4. Access to CSI knowledge portal and distinguished speaker list and eligibility for volunteering to be a speaker.
   5. Eligibility to apply for assistance to attend International conferences
   6. Concessional rates for CSI Conferences and Tutorials for nominees
   7. Eligibility to publish articles in CSI communications and Transactions for nominees
   8. Discounted IEEE membership rate for faculty
   9. Reciprocal membership of BCS, ACS and subsidized product offerings by them
   10. Benefits available through CSI-IFIP, C-DAC, PMI & Microsoft collaboration

Benefits and Advantages to CSI Student members

Recognition:

• CSI membership identity card
• Appreciation letter / certificate for performance excellence
• Industry recognized CSI certification opportunities

Knowledge Enhancement:

• Access to CSI knowledge portal through Login-id and password
• Technology updates through Conferences, Seminars, Tutorials & workshop at discounted rates
• A forum for activities like Paper Presentations, Quiz, Competitions and Exhibitions.
• Ability to connect with distinguished speakers on different technology areas

CSI Publication:

• CSI Communications – Monthly Magazine (soft copy with option for hard copy at additional payment)
• CSI eNewsletter
• CSI Whizkidd- Student Newsletter
• Eligibility to publish articles in CSI communications, journal and Whizkidd

Awards:

• Eligibility to be nominated for the best Student paper in CSI communications
• Best Student Branch award (only for Student Branch and not applicable for individual student members)

MOU benefits:

• Discounted membership fee for BCS, ACS and subsidized product offerings by them
• Discounted CSI & partner certification exam fees

Networking:

• Interaction and collaboration with distinguished academicians, researchers and practitioners
• Opportunity to interact with Industry professionals and chalk out a career path

R & D:

• CSI Minor Research project funding up to Rs. 50000/-

CSI events:

• Discounted registration fee for CSI conventions & seminars
• Participation in joint events of CSI with its MOU partner / Organization

CSI Application Forms