Information Membership

Membership of the Indian Mycological Society is open to all interested in Mycology Plant Pathology and allied subjects.

Membership in the IMS provides an opportunity to stay current with new research via the Society's journal, Journal of Mycopathological Research, and also to learn about and participate in meetings, seminars, symposia, excursions and other activities organized by the Society.

The Society comprises of members belonging to one of the following four categories:

  • Honorary Fellows : 86
  • Honorary Member : 01
  • Life Members : 269
  • Annual Members : 02

Membership Fees

  • Annual Membership Fees: Rs. 2,500.00 (Domestic) or US $ 88.00 (Foreign)
  • Life Membership Fees: Rs. 10,000.00 (Domestic) or US $ 400.00 (Foreign) for 20 years
  • The registration fees in either case is Rs. 100.00 or US $ 4.00.
  • IMS Membership Certificate will be issued only receiving full member fees

For payment of membership of the Society and subscription of journal

Please make the Payment in the following procedure

Mode of Payment - Cash/Cheque (At-Par)/NEFT/RTGS Transfer

From i.e. Sender's Name
To : Indian Mycological Society
UCO Bank, Ballygunge circular Road Branch,
40/1, Ballygunge Circular Road Branch
Kolkata 700 019, India
I.M.S. SB A/c No. 08370110001257
IFSC Code-UCBA-0000837
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Membership Application Procedure

Prof. Usha Chakraborty, Honorary Secretary, Indian Mycological Society

Indian Mycological Society,
Department of Botany, Room No. 319, University of Calcutta,
Taraknath Siksha Prangan,
35, Ballygunge Circular Road
Kolkata 700019, India

Please download the membership application form from here [Page 1] [Page 2]. Each application must be accompanied by 2 passport size photo graphs (B/W or colour), blood group, date of birth, contact no. and e-mail id.

If you require further information or assistance with membership matters, please contact Prof. Usha Chakraborty through e-mail [ and ] or phone [+91 9002002096]. You can also contact Treasurer, Mrs. Indrani Naskar by phone [91-9674317767].

We look forward to receiving your application for membership to the Indian Mycological Society