The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) is India's leading recognized professional society devoted to advancing Science and Technology in Electronics, Telecommunication & IT. Founded in 1953. The IETE is the National Apex Professional body of Electronics and Telecommunication, Computer Science, and IT Professionals. It serves over 1,25,000 members (including Corporate, Student and, ISF members) through 63 Centres, spread all over India and abroad. The Institution provides leadership in Scientific and Technical areas of direct importance to the national development and economy. The government of India has recognized IETE as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) and also notified it as an educational Institution of national eminence. The IETE focuses on the advancement of the Science and Technology of Electronics, Telecommunication, Computers, Information Technology, and related areas. Towards this end, the Institution promotes and conducts basic engineering and continuing technical education programs for human resource development.