The Institution of Civil Engineers

What The Institution of Civil Engineers does

The Institution of Civil Engineers (India), operating as ICE(I), is a private professional membership and examining body headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, India. It is positioned as the premier apex civil engineering professional institution in the country and serves as India's sole representative in the Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council (ACECC), which spans 17 member economies and 8 lakh+ engineers across Asia-Pacific.

ICE(I)'s core offerings center on a multi-tier examination and certification system. It conducts Technician Membership Examinations (Part I and Part II) and Associate Membership Examinations (Section A and Section B) twice yearly, leading to corporate membership grades including Fellow (FICE(I)), Chartered Engineer (C.Eng. ICE(I)), and Member (MICE(I)). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time life membership fees (Rs. 5,500), examination registration fees, Chartered Engineer certification fees, and alumni association dues, supplemented by training programs, refresher courses (covering BIM, Revit, drone technology, green building design, etc.), national and international conferences (including the biennial CECAR series), seminars/webinars, publications, and sponsored research and industrial consultancy services. The go-to-market blends a sales-led membership acquisition motion, event-driven engagement (conferences, seminars, workshops), and community-led partnerships with 127+ AICTE-approved institutions, IITs, NITs, and government bodies such as NDMA, UPSC, and various State Public Service Commissions.

The institution has built regulatory-grade recognition from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, UPSC, AICTE, AIU, GATE, and multiple state governments, which underpins the credibility and portability of its credentials. It holds 50,000+ members nationwide and operates with a lean staff of 11-50 employees while drawing on a broader faculty panel of subject-matter experts from academia and industry. Leadership includes a former Indian Army Engineer-in-Chief (Vice Chairman) and an IIT Roorkee alumnus who chaired ACECC, lending institutional gravitas with government and infrastructure stakeholders.

Name

The Institution of Civil Engineers

Legal name

The Institution of Civil Engineers (India)

Website

https://ice.net.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Institution of Civil Engineers (India) is a Gurugram-based private professional examining body that conducts biennial examinations, grants Chartered Engineer and Fellow designations, and provides training and certification services to 50,000+ civil engineering professionals across India.

Ownership category

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Product category

Engineering Professional Certification & Membership Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

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Professional & Occupational Licensing Examination Authorities (EDADAFAD), Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

Keywords

• Professional certification services
• Civil engineering membership
• Engineering examination programs
• Professional development training
• Engineering conferences events

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Life Membership Fees: One-time non-refundable fee for Life Membership providing permanent association with the institution and access to all member benefits including publications, conferences, and professional networking
2. Examination Fees: Revenue from conducting Technician and Associate Membership Examinations twice yearly (June and December) covering examination registration, project work, and certification
3. Chartered Engineer Certification: Fees for the selection and certification process enabling members to obtain Chartered Engineer designation
4. Alumni Membership: Fees for Non-Corporate Member alumni association participation and directory listing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Institution of Civil Engineers (India) operates as a premier professional examining and certification body for civil engineers, conducting government-authorized Technician and Associate Membership Examinations twice yearly (June and December). It offers globally recognized Chartered Engineer certification, multi-disciplinary training programs across 11 civil engineering domains, refresher short-term courses, conferences (including the CECAR international series), seminars, webinars, sponsored research, and consultancy services. Its membership grades (Honorary Fellows, Fellows FICE(I), Chartered Engineers C.Eng. ICE(I), Members MICE(I), Technician Members, Associate Members) confer professional recognition recognized by UPSC, state PSCs, AICTE, and AIU.

Product overview

The Institution of Civil Engineers (India) operates as a premier professional examining and certification body for civil engineering professionals in India. The organization offers a portfolio of membership examination programs (Technician and Associate Membership Examinations), corporate membership grades (Fellows, Chartered Engineers, Members), training and capacity building programs across 11 specialized engineering domains, continuing education refresher courses, seminars and webinars on emerging topics, international and national conferences (CECAR series), sponsored research and consultancy services, and publications including newsletters and compendiums. The ecosystem is designed to foster professional development, qualification certification, and continuous learning for civil engineers throughout their careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technician Membership Examination

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2024ICE(I) and IIT Ropar officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on April 22, 2024. The partnership aims to drive impactful research and produce skilled professionals who will shape the future of the civil engineering industry. This marks a strategic collaboration that promises to catalyze advancements in the field.
• National Institute of Technology Meghalaya (NITM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2024ICE(I) forged a collaboration with NIT Meghalaya by formalizing a MoU on March 21, 2024. This partnership is geared towards propelling advancements in Civil Engineering and fostering innovation in Infrastructure Development through collaborative research and capacity-building endeavors.
• National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 February 2024ICE(I) signed MoU with NDMA to strengthen disaster management efforts. The partnership focuses on joint initiatives in disaster preparedness, risk assessment, training, and rapid response, leveraging both organizations' expertise and resources for building a safer, more resilient future.
• Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council (ACECC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICE(I) is the Sole Representative of Indian Economy in the international body ACECC. ACECC engages with 17 member countries across Asia and Pacific advocating for over 8 lakh Professional Civil Engineers globally. ICE(I) is closely working with member economies for advancement of Civil Engineering and is leading TC32 on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
• Engineering Council of India (ECI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership for engineering standards and professional development coordination.
• Quality Council of India (QCI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership for quality standards and certification alignment in civil engineering.
• National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for disaster management training, research, and capacity building in infrastructure resilience.
• National Institute of Technology Delhi (NITD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for civil engineering education and research collaboration.
• National Institute of Technology Manipur (NITMN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for civil engineering education and research collaboration.
• 127 AICTE-Approved InstitutionsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMoUs with 127 AICTE-approved engineering colleges and polytechnics for practical training, project work assessment, and academic collaboration. Institutions include IITs, NITs, Lovely Professional University, and various state engineering colleges across India.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Consulting Engineers: FIDIC is the global umbrella body for national associations of consulting engineers, representing the consulting engineering industry across 100+ countries. It is comparable to ICE(I) as a higher-level coordinating body in the engineering profession with international reach.
• Quality Council of India: QCI is India's national body for quality standards, accreditation, and certification across industries, and is listed as an ICE(I) partner. It is comparable in the Indian accreditation and certification ecosystem, with a broader industry scope than ICE(I).

Direct peers

• Engineers Australia: Engineers Australia is Australia's national professional engineering body offering Chartered Engineer status (similar to ICE(I)'s C.Eng. ICEI), Competency Standards, and CPD programs. It is a direct peer in professional engineering credentialing and Chartered Engineer certification.
• Engineering Council of India: ECI is India's apex body for engineering standards and professional development coordination, and is listed as a partner of ICE(I). It is a direct peer in national-level engineering professional coordination and standardization in India.
• Institution of Engineers (India): IEI is India's oldest and largest multi-disciplinary professional engineering body, offering Chartered Engineer certification, examinations, and membership grades to engineers across disciplines. It is ICE(I)'s closest direct competitor for the apex-body positioning and government recognition in India.
• Institution of Structural Engineers: IStructE is the UK-based international professional body for structural engineers, offering Chartered Membership, Specialist Listings, and technical publications. It is a direct peer in offering specialized civil/structural engineering credentials and CPD programs.
• American Society of Civil Engineers: ASCE is the largest U.S.-based civil engineering professional body, providing membership grades, continuing education, specialty certifications, and policy advocacy. It is directly comparable as a civil-engineering-focused professional body offering credentialing, publications, and conferences.
• Chartered Institute of Building: CIOB is an international professional body for construction managers and built environment professionals, offering Chartered Builder status and CPD. It is comparable to ICE(I) in offering chartered professional designations for a built-environment specialty.
• Institution of Civil Engineers (UK): ICE UK is the namesake and original global model for ICE(I), offering Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer, and Technician membership grades with internationally recognized credentials. It is a direct peer in civil engineering professional credentialing and membership structure.

Emerging players

• National Academy of Construction: NAC is an Indian government-backed institution for construction industry skill development, training, and certification. It is an emerging peer in construction and civil engineering workforce credentialing in India, with potential overlap with ICE(I)'s training and capacity building programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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