Indian Welding Society

Empowering the Nation Through Welding Excellence

India's premier professional body for welding, cutting, reclamation and allied technologies — connecting engineers, educators and industry across five zones nationwide.

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2000+Members Nationwide
05Regional Zones
15+Active Centres
12+Awards & Honours
Why IWS

Welding Careers, the Smarter Way

Building the future of welding through skill, innovation, and industry collaboration.

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Certification Made Simple

Earn industry-approved certifications with ease. Our programs ensure welders are equipped with globally recognized qualifications for career success.

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Hands-on Training

From arc welding basics to automation and robotics, IWS provides hands-on training with cutting-edge equipment and real-world applications.

03

Internships & Job Support

Partnering with top industries, we bridge the gap between training and employment. Get real exposure, internships, and placement assistance across sectors.

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Our Purpose

Shaping the Future of Welding Excellence

Welding is more than just joining metals — it is the foundation of modern infrastructure, engineering, and innovation. At IWS, we bridge knowledge with practice to create a new generation of skilled welding professionals.

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Who We Are

The Professional Body for Welding Professionals in India

The Indian Welding Society (IWS) is the premier professional body representing welding professionals across India. The society is committed to promoting advancement in welding, cutting, reclamation, hard-facing & related technologies, and to providing a forum for professional exchange of information, experience and developments in the field.

HeadquartersNew Delhi
StructureFederal — 5 Regional Zones
Membership2,000+ Professionals
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Objectives of IWS

Six core pillars guiding the Indian Welding Society's mission and work

01 / PROMOTION

Welding & Allied Technologies

To advance the science and practice of welding, cutting, reclamation, hard-facing, and related technologies across India.

02 / KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge Exchange & Awareness

To facilitate exchange of ideas, information, and developments through lectures, workshops, seminars, symposia, conferences, and training programmes.

03 / EDUCATION

Education & Training

To design and deliver flexible classroom and distance-learning programmes catering to various levels in welding and allied fields.

04 / GLOBAL

International Collaboration

To foster professional exchange of knowledge, experience, and training globally through partnerships with international societies.

05 / SUPPORT

Professional Support

To provide members with technical advice, guidance, and assistance on matters related to welding and allied technologies.

06 / RECOGNITION

Recognition & Encouragement

To institute awards, scholarships, fellowships, and grants to individuals, teams, and organisations for outstanding contributions in welding.

IWS Zones Across India

Five regional headquarters covering the breadth of the nation

Northern Zone HQ

New Delhi

Eastern Zone HQ

Kolkata

Western Zone HQ

Mumbai

Southern Zone HQ

Tiruchirappalli

Central Zone HQ

Bhopal

Active centres exist in locations such as Haridwar, Hyderabad, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Coimbatore, Annamalai Nagar, Longowal, Chennai, Pune, and Angul, with plans to expand to Ranipet, Indore, Mysuru, and other cities shortly.

Activities & Collaborations

How IWS drives growth, partnerships, and professional development

IWS maintains close collaborations with AWF, CII, Cidex Trade Fairs, German Welding Society, Singapore Welding Society, and the Welding Technology Institute of Australia, among others, ensuring global exposure for its members.

International Partnerships

Exploring and expanding partnerships with international welding associations for knowledge transfer and exposure.

IWS Journal

Publication of the quarterly IWS Journal featuring research papers, news, and technical updates from the welding world.

Seminars & Conferences

Organisation of national and international seminars, workshops, and conferences across India throughout the year.

Training & Certification

Conduct of training courses and certification programmes through our zonal and centre-level networks nationwide.

Governing Structure

IWS is managed by a National Governing Council (NGC) comprising senior executives and experts from across industry and academia

Welding & Fabrication Industry

Representation from leading organisations including BHEL, L&T, EIL, and other major fabrication companies across the country.

Equipment & Consumables Industry

Modi Electrodes, ITW, Honavar Electrodes, MEMCO, Mailam, Anand Arc Electrodes, Maruti Weld, and others.

Research & Educational Institutions

Experts from WRI, IITs, NITs, and other premier research and academic institutions driving innovation in welding science.

Government Departments

Representatives from BARC, DST, and related government agencies ensuring policy alignment and public sector collaboration.

Welding Professionals & Consultants

Independent welding professionals and consultants from diverse industrial sectors bringing practical expertise to the council.

Instituted Awards & Recognition

IWS celebrates excellence in welding through a range of prestigious awards and programmes

Prestigious Life Time Attachment Award
The Modi Award for Best Papers
IWS Award for Best Papers
Young Technologist Award
National Welders' Skill Competition (NAWELSCOM)
GB-SOJOM Research Scholar Award
S. K. Mazumder Memorial Lecture Award
Mailam Award
AWPM Award
Prof Dr DRG Achar Memorial Distinguished Educationist Award
Ismail Memorial Lecture Award
Young Entrepreneur Award

Past Events & Legacy

Decades of successful national and international programmes

IWS is one of the founder members of the Asian Welding Federation and has hosted three AWF meetings to date. In recent years, IWS has conducted many national and international programmes with great success.

IWS 2k3NWS 2k5AWF 2003SOJOM 2004 IWS 2k5Indo-ASEAN Tech Summit 2006Mantra 2k7Surftec 7 RWS 2k3SOJOM 2008AWS 2k9MANTRA 2k9 IWS 2k10CWS 2011

Course Calendar 2026–2027

IWS Southern Zone · Tiruchirappalli 620 014 · Offered in hybrid & classroom modes

Course TitleModeDurationTimingsFee – IWS MembersFee – Non-Members
Evening Course on Welding Technology for Fresh Engineers Hybrid 24.06.2026 – 01.07.2026
03.02.2027 – 08.02.2027		 17.30 – 21.00 hrs
(Sun 10.00 – 04.00 hrs)		 ₹ 4,707₹ 5,900
Welding Engineers' Course Hybrid 20.07.26 – 26.07.26 09.00 – 16.30 hrs ₹ 11,800₹ 14,000
Welding Supervisors' Course Hybrid 07.12.26 – 12.12.26 09.00 – 16.30 hrs ₹ 11,800₹ 14,000
Professional Welding Inspector (PWI) Classroom 22.02.2027 – 27.02.2027 09.00 – 17.30 hrs ₹ 18,000₹ 20,000
Registration: Whatsapp / Call 9894949213  |  Email: sziwsindia@gmail.com  |  Office: 0431-2554811  |  Venue: Institutions Building, Near 'B' Sector Shopping Complex, Kailasapuram Township, Tiruchirappalli – 620 014  |  All courses are non-residential. Participation certificate issued with 90% attendance.

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