Membership Guidelines

• Life Membership (Options A, B & C):
  
  • Option A: ₹1500 – Renewal after 2 years
  • Option B: ₹2000 – Renewal after 7 years
  • Option C: ₹5000 – Life-long, no renewal required
• Eligibility for Life Membership: BSW/BA(SW)/MSW/MA(SW) from any UGC-approved university in India/abroad (Kerala domicile). Distance education candidates must produce 2 years of relevant field experience.
• Student Membership: ₹200 (one-time, during BSW/MSW program).
  Can be upgraded to Life Membership after course completion.
• Conversion of Student to Life Membership: ₹1300 (reduced rate).
• Associate Membership: ₹2000. For non-Kerala domiciled graduates. No voting rights, but can participate in activities.
• Institutional Membership: ₹2000 (one-time). Open to colleges, training institutions & NGOs led by social workers.
• Fast Track Membership: ₹6000. Certificate issued within 2 working days.
• Good Standing Certificate: ₹2000. Issued within 7 working days.
• CORU & Similar Foreign Verifications: ₹3000. Issued within 7 working days.
• Bank Details for Fee Payment:
  A/c No: 44449722859, State Bank of India, Kottayam Branch
  IFSC Code: SBIN0001891
  In favour of: Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers
• Keep following documents ready before filling up the form:
  • Copy of eligible degree certificate (BSW/MSW/MA(SW))
  • Copy of recent passport size colour photograph
  • Proof of transfer of fees
• For Queries:
  Email: kapsmembership@gmail.com
  Phone: +91 481-2993313, +91 9778513265