Is membership to IISc Alumni Association different from the membership to various chapters (for example, Bangalore chapter)?
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Alumni Association is parent body. All chapters within India operate under the guide-lines issued by the parent body. A membership (with in India) is always to the parent body, IISc Alumni Association only. However, various chapters are authorized to bring in all Alumni across the country on board by conducting the membership drives; collect money towards the membership from the Alumni and remit it to the parent body. All chapters are empowered to conduct local events and facilitate IISc Alumni interaction in any ways, as the local chapters may deem it appropriate.