Eligibility & Selection Procedure:

Details Of Minimum Qualifying Criteria For The Associate Membership as adopted by The Council of Administration Effective 05/06/2026

Associate Membership Type: Associate Standard
Prescribed Criteria: For MSMEs (T/o <500 Crore)

1. Associate Membership Terms & Conditions
An Associate Member shall, upon being admitted, be enrolled as an “ASSOCIATE MEMBER” in ATIRA.
1.1 Membership Tenure & Validity
•    Membership shall be valid till the end of the ongoing Financial Year (April-March).
•    Renewal is subject to payment of the annual subscription fees and the discretion of the Council of Administration of ATIRA.

1.2 No Voting Rights
•    An Associate Membership does not grant any vote to the member in the General Meeting and/or any other meeting of ATIRA.

1.3 Renewal Continuity Policy
•    Members must renew within 30 days of the end of the Financial Year
•    Failure to renew may result in:
- Suspension of benefits
- Re-registration as a new member

1.4 Fee Structure & Payment Terms
•    All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
•    Taxes (if applicable) shall be borne by the member

1.5 Discounts and benefits:
•    Cannot be combined with other schemes
•    Are subject to annual caps
•    Are non-transferable
•    Can be revised by ATIRA from time to time

1.6 Pro-Rata Fees & Benefits
•    Members enrolling within the first six months of the respective ongoing Financial Year shall pay full fees and be entitled to full benefits as set forth herein during the membership period.
•    Members enrolling on or after 1st October of the respective ongoing Financial Year shall pay 50% of the applicable fees and be entitled to the benefits as set forth herein, on a pro-rata basis, including proportionate caps and limits.
•    ATIRA reserves the right to determine the proportional allocation of benefits and applicable caps in line with internal policies, ensuring equitable utilization and administrative feasibility.

2. Roles and Responsibilities
Concerned ATIRA divisions shall coordinate for member onboarding, technical support, facility scheduling, service delivery, documentation and reporting.

3. Confidentiality and IPR
Technical data, reports and proprietary information shall remain confidential. Joint R&D related IPR shall be governed through separate mutually agreed agreements.

4. Suspension, Amendments and Governance
ATIRA reserves the right to revise membership structure, benefits, fees and policies. Non-compliance, misuse or non-payment may lead to suspension or termination as per applicable rules.