The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) is India's leading recognised professional society devoted to the advancement of Science and Technology of Electronics, Telecommunication & IT. Founded in 1953, it serves more than 70,000 members through various centres, whose number is 60, spread all over India and abroad. The Institution provides leadership in Scientific and Technical areas of direct importance to the national development and economy. Government of India has recognised IETE as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) and also notified as an educational Institution of national eminence. The objectives of IETE focus on advancing electro-technology. The IETE conducts and sponsors technical meetings, conferences, symposia, and exhibitions all over India, publishes technical journals and provides continuing education as well as career advancement opportunities to its members.
From the very beginning, IETE has recognised the need to spread its technical activities to all the regions of the Country. For this purpose, Centres / Sub Centres have been established in major cities. There are 60 Centres / Sub Centres with total membership of 70,000. These Centres/Sub Centres are encouraged to :
conduct technical activities like:
conferences; workshops; exhibitions; technical tours;
provide continuing education, guiding Classes/ laboratory assistance;
coordinate IETE Students' Forums;
conduct IETE examinations;
take up professional development of members.
provide continuing education, guiding Classes/ laboratory assistance;
coordinate IETE Students' Forums;
conduct IETE examinations;
take up professional development of members.