3.0 MEMBERSHIP
3.1. Membership of the Society is open to any person (irrespective of nationality) who has attained the requisite eligibility in the terms of age, the professional qualifications and the experience specified herein.
3.2. Grades of Membership
There shall be four grades of membership in the Society, termed respectively
• FELLOW
• MEMBER
• ASSOCIATE MEMBER
• STUDENT MEMBER

3.2.1 Fellow
Fellow of the Society shall be elected as such on fulfilment of the following requirements:
(1) Age not less than 35 years;
(2). Engaged in the field of SHM or related domains covered in Aims and objects;
(3). Possess a Ph. D. degree in engineering/science discipline recognized by AICTE/UGC and/or accepted by the Governing Council as equivalent qualification;
(4). Has industrial experience of at least 10 years of which at least 05 years in the field of SHM-related fields or a minimum of 10 years in teaching / R&D of which at least 05 years in the field of SHM/ related fields in recognized technical educational/research institutions. Combined experience of above duration in industry and teaching/ R&D is also acceptable. Experience gained during Ph. D. and M.Tech. Project shall also be considered as R&D Experience.
(5). Has acquired considerable recognition as a SHM expert.
The GC may invite distinguished and eminent persons, who have rendered, or who may be in a position to render, to SHM or related fields or to the Society such services as, in the opinion of the Governing Council (GC), entitle them to become Honorary/Invited Fellows, irrespective of degree qualifications. Such Honorary Fellows shall not be required to pay any Member/Subscription Fee.

3.2.2 Member
Member of the Society shall be admitted as such on fulfilment of the following requirements:
1. Age not less than 25 years.
2. Engaged in the profession of SHM or is serving as Associate Member of ISHMS.
3. Posses a degree in engineering recognized by AICTE and accepted by the Governing Council (GC), as equivalent qualification.
4. Has experience of not less than 03 years of which at least 01 year shall be in the field of SHM (or Associate Member of ISHM for 01 year) or a minimum of 03 years in teaching / R&D work in SHM in recognized technical educational/research institutions. Experience gained during Ph. D. or M. Tech Project shall also be considered as R&D Experience.

3.2.2 Associate Member
Associate Member of the Society shall be elected as such on fulfilment of the following requirements.
1. Age not less than 22 years;
2. Engaged in the any engineering profession relevant to SHM;
3. Posses a degree in engineering recognized by AICTE and accepted by the Governing Council as equivalent qualification;

3.2.3 Student Member
Student Member of the Society shall be admitted as such on fulfilment of the following requirements:
1. Age not less than 18 years.
2. Must be a student of an engineering degree course (B. Tech., M.Tech./ Ph. D.) recognized by AICTE. Since several professionals do M.Tech./ Ph.D on part time basis or after gaining experience, students are free to opt for Association Member or Members subject to eligibility and payment of requisite fee.