Tamil Nadu Economic Association
Tamil Nadu Economic Association
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Individual Membership

Membership Details

The Tamil Nadu Economic Association (TNEA) offers membership from April 1, 2025, for postgraduates in Economics and related fields. Categories include Patron, Donor, Institutional, Life, Scholar, and Student with fees ranging from ₹300 to ₹30,000. Payments accepted via SBI Aminjikarai branch.
Duration: 10 Years

Patron Membership :

A long-term membership for committed individuals who want to actively support and contribute to economic research and growth.

Fee: ₹30,000/-

Benefits :

  • Prominent listing as a Patron Member on the Association's website, annual reports, and event materials.
  • Special acknowledgement at key events.
  • Exclusive Patron Member Certificate.
  • Membership for a significant period (10 Years).
  • Opportunity to be a keynote speaker or special invitee at select high-profile events.
  • Free registration for all events (including spouse/guest for major conferences).
  • Invitations to exclusive roundtables, policy discussions, or private dinners with eminent economists, policymakers, and industry leaders.
  • Direct access to the Association's leadership for strategic input.
  • Hard copies of all Association publications (Journal, Annual Reports, Special Books).
  • Priority access to pre-publication drafts of policy recommendations or research.

Bank Account Details :

Account Name - Tamil Nadu Economic Association
Current Account No. 35401532420
IFSC- SBIN0003272
Bank: SBI - Amanjikarai, Chennai. 600029
Duration: 5 Years

Donor Membership

Ideal for those wishing to support the association’s initiatives and participate in promoting economic knowledge over a mid-term period.

Fee: ₹15,000/-

Benefits :

  • Listing as a Donor Member on the Association's website and annual reports.
  • Donor Member Certificate.
  • Acknowledgement at select events.
  • Membership for a significant period (5 Years).
  • Free registration for major annual conference.
  • Invitations to special networking events (e.g., annual donor reception).
  • Opportunity to contribute ideas to policy briefs.

Bank Account Details :

Account Name - Tamil Nadu Economic Association
Current Account No. 35401532420
IFSC- SBIN0003272
Bank: SBI - Amanjikarai, Chennai. 600029
Duration: 5 Years

Institutional Membership

Designed for organizations aiming to collaborate and stay connected with the latest economic research and developments.

Fee: ₹12,000/-

Benefits :

  • Dedicated listing of the institution (with logo and link to their website) on the TNEA website's "Institutional Members" page.
  • Recognition as an Institutional Member in the TNEA's Annual Report, Journal, and other major publications.
  • Opportunity to highlight economic research, faculty profiles, or achievements in a dedicated section of the TNEA newsletter or website.
  • 3 complimentary registrations for institutional faculty/staff at TNEA events; special rates for additional participants.
  • Collaboration opportunities for conferences, seminars, policy discussions, etc.
  • Display institution advertisements on the TNEA website.
  • All Individual Member Benefits: Inherit all benefits of the Individual Membership.

Bank Account Details :

Account Name - Tamil Nadu Economic Association
Current Account No. 35401532420
IFSC- SBIN0003272
Bank: SBI - Amanjikarai, Chennai. 600029
Lifetime Access

Life Membership (Academician)

Lifetime membership for academicians dedicated to advancing economic education and research through active participation.
Fee: ₹3,000/-

Benefits :

  • Annual digital subscription to the Association's Newsletter and Journals.
  • Access to newsletters and online resource repository.
  • Discounted registration fees for all conferences, seminars, and workshops.
  • Inclusion in the general member directory.
  • Access to general networking events and online forums.
  • Opportunity to present papers at conferences (subject to selection).
  • Eligibility for awards.
  • Eligible to write articles, blogs, book reviews, and chapters in English and Tamil.

Bank Account Details :

Account Name - Tamil Nadu Economic Association
Current Account No. 35401532420
IFSC- SBIN0003272
Bank: SBI - Amanjikarai, Chennai. 600029
Lifetime Access

Life Membership (Non-Academician)

For professionals outside academia committed to supporting and engaging with economic advancement and association activities.

Fee: ₹4,000/-

Benefits :

  • Priority for paper presentations and panel discussions at conferences.
  • Access to specialized research methodology workshops or data analytics seminars.
  • Opportunities for research collaboration within the TNEA.
  • Opportunity to contribute as reviewers for the Association's journal or publications.
  • Special recognition as an "Academician Member".
  • Opportunities to mentor faculty and student members.
  • All Individual Member Benefits: Inherit all benefits of the Individual Membership.

Bank Account Details :

Account Name - Tamil Nadu Economic Association
Current Account No. 35401532420
IFSC- SBIN0003272
Bank: SBI - Amanjikarai, Chennai. 600029
Annual Subscription

Scholars (M.Phil. / Ph.D.)

Annual membership for research scholars pursuing advanced studies in economics or related fields to stay connected and informed.

Fee: ₹700/-

Benefits :

  • Access to a student-specific mentorship program with academicians or industry professionals.
  • Dedicated student networking events (interaction sessions with economists).
  • Internship opportunities for student members.
  • Workshops on resume building, interview skills, and research proposal writing.
  • Opportunities for student paper presentations or poster sessions at conferences.
  • Eligibility for student awards.
  • Digital access to the Journal and other publications.
  • Access to a dedicated online student forum.

Bank Account Details :

Account Name - Tamil Nadu Economic Association
Current Account No. 35401532420
IFSC- SBIN0003272
Bank: SBI - Amanjikarai, Chennai. 600029
Annual Subscription

UG / PG Students

Annual membership for undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in economics, offering access to resources and events.

Fee: ₹300/-

Benefits :

  • Access to a student-specific mentorship program with academicians or industry professionals.
  • Dedicated student networking events (interaction sessions with economists).
  • Internship opportunities for student members.
  • Workshops on resume building, interview skills, and research proposal writing.
  • Opportunities for student paper presentations or poster sessions at conferences.
  • Eligibility for student awards.
  • Digital access to the Journal and other publications.
  • Access to a dedicated online student forum.

Bank Account Details :

Account Name - Tamil Nadu Economic Association
Current Account No. 35401532420
IFSC- SBIN0003272
Bank: SBI - Amanjikarai, Chennai. 600029