Indian Council of World Affairs

Library membership is open to MPs, MLAs, academicians, diplomats, historians, civil servants, journalists, members of civil society and post graduate students pursuing study/research in international relations, foreign policy, diplomacy, and political science. For enrolling as a member, the applicant is required to submit a valid ID proof and residential address proof (Aadhar Card) along with a duly filled application form. 

The validity period of the membership of the library will be for one year from the date of enrolment. 

Research Scholars/Students:  Priority will be given to Post Graduate/M.Phil/Ph.D./Research Scholars pursuing research in the field of International relations, foreign policy, diplomacy, and political science. They will have to submit a valid institutional ID card and a letter of recommendation from the Dean/Head of the Department/Research Supervisor/Principal of the institute on letterhead along with residential address proof (Aadhar Card) issued by the administrative authority. 

Membership charges: Charges are Rs. 500/-  per annum plus Rs. 2,800 as refundable security. Refund will be made upon producing the original receipt and deducting any due amounts. In case of a revision to the library membership fee, existing memberships, regardless of the renewal date, will stand cancelled without a refund, except for the security deposit. To continue membership, individuals will need to enroll anew with the revised fee. 

Only registered members are allowed to use the library. Members must bring their Library Membership ID card while visiting the library. Library Membership does not guarantee a seat in the library. 

Referral Membership: Students/research scholars pursuing study in the field of International relations, foreign policy, diplomacy, and political science are eligible for one week referral membership after producing a letter of recommendation from Head/ Guide on the institution letterhead along with valid institutional ID card.