NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD

INDIAN SOCIETY FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

ANNOUNCEMENT

ASNT NDT Level III Examination

MUMBAI, INDIA

MAY 18, 19 & 20, 2015

The Indian Society for Non - Destructive Testing (ISNT), the National Sponsoring
Organization of the American Society for Non Destructive Testing (ASNT) is
pleased to announce that the ASNT NDT Level III Examination of 2015 (by the
ASNT) in various methods is scheduled to be held at Mumbai, India on 18th, 19th
and 20th May 2015. The examinations will be conducted under the auspices of the
American Society for Non-destructive Testing, USA by NCB-ISNT.
NDT Level III certification by ASNT (which is given only by examination) will help
NDT personnel and the organizations that employ them, in promoting global
acceptance of their Products and Services. The importance and the necessity for
Indian Industry to compete in the International arena needs no emphasis.
The details of the fee structure applicable for the Examination is given in Table-I
All correspondences on the subject may please be addressed to:
Dr. M.T. Shyamsunder
ASNT Level III Examination Coordinator, NCB ISNT,
Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing
Modules 60 & 61, Readymade Garment Complex,
SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy,
Chennai 600 032, India
Ph: 91 44 22500412 & 91 44 42038175
E Mail: asntlevel3.isnt@gmail.com
The application form can also be downloaded from our website http://www.isnt.org.in
Please use only the CORRECT & CURRENT APPLICATION FORM available at
our website. Use of Older or Previous versions will be treated as invalid and
REJECTED.
The typed / printed applications for the examinations duly completed in all
respects along with requisite supporting documents and applicable fees (ASNT &
ISNT) shall be sent to the Examination Coordinator mentioned above.
Last date for receipt of completed application forms is February 23rd,
ASNT NDT Level III Examination will be conducted in the following methods:
1. Basic (NDT)
6. Eddy Current Testing
2. Radiographic Testing
7. Neutron Radiographic Testing
3. Magnetic Particle Testing
8. Visual Testing
4. Ultrasonic Testing
9. Leak Testing
5. Liquid Penetrant Testing
10. Infra Red/ Thermal Testing
11. Magnetic Flux Leakage

2015

It may please be noted that the Basic examination by itself is not considered as a
method. Basic and method examination(s) must be taken to become eligible to
receive a certificate for that method(s). The maximum number of examinations
that can be taken is six during the three days of the Examination. Also, personnel
applying for initial certification are now required to sign up for the Basic AND a
Method examination; just taking the Basic examination by itself is no longer
permitted. (Personnel who have passed a Method exam but failed in Basic may
retake the Basic only.)
The fees payable to ASNT and ISNT for the NDT Level III Examination are given in
the following table:
Table I

Examinations
(Basic or Method)

ASNT
Surcharge
Examination
Fee

USD

USD

ASNT
Membership
Fee for the
year
*
USD

TOTAL FEE
PAYABLE BY
CANDIDATE
Total
ISNT Fee
ASNT
@
Fee
*
USD

INR

1. First time exam /Adding method exam/Renewal of Certification Exam

One Examination
Two Examinations
Three Examinations
Four Examinations
Five Examinations
Six Examinations

260
520
780
1040
1300
1560

2. Retaking Failed examination

One Examination
185
Two Examinations
370
Three Examinations
555
Four Examinations
740
Five Examinations
925
Six Examinations
1110

40
40
40
40
40
40

75
75
75
75
75
75

375
635
895
1155
1415
1675

14607
14607
14607
14607
14607
14607

40
40
40
40
40
40

75
75
75
75
75
75

300
485
670
855
1040
1225

13483
13483
13483
13483
13483
13483

*Please see Instructions at S.No.2 below.

@Fee includes Service Tax @ 12.36 %.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The amount collected as ISNT fees is towards meeting the administrative
expenses incurred by ISNT to conduct the exams and includes Courier
charges for the examination booklet (from and to ASNT), Venue
arrangements ( Hall + Infrastructure), Monitor travel and accommodation,
Monitor fees and refreshments for candidates. Applicants will only be
permitted to sit in the examination if both the ASNT and ISNT fees are paid
in total without any dues. Even if ASNT considers the application sent by
candidate directly or on account of Transfer / Postponement,
the candidate needs to send ISNT payment within the due date.
2. Those who are not current members of ASNT at the time of examination
(i.e. as of May 2015) can include membership fee of USD 75 along with
relevant ASNT examination fee and the surcharge. Those who are current
member at the time of examination and wishing to renew the membership
for one year shall include membership fee of USD 65 (refer examination
documents). If no option is exercised in the membership form of
application - for becoming - Member, - the fee charges will be $335 /
$260 for each method for New / Retake respectively as applicable for
Non-Members.
3. The total ASNT fee including surcharge and membership fee as applicable
shall be sent in the form of a crossed cheque (Demand Draft) in US Dollars
favouring American Society for Non-destructive Testing and Payable
in USA. Those who are applying from within India may get the necessary
foreign exchange in USD from a scheduled bank.
4. The ISNT fees shall be paid either by crossed demand draft in Indian
Rupees favouring NCB-ISNT, payable at Chennai or by wire transfer.
Cheques will not be accepted.
Following are the details for Wire Transfer to ISNT:
ISNT Fee Remittance from Abroad
Name of the Bank
Branch Name &
Address
Guindy Branch,
State Bank of
No- 66, G.S.T. Road,
India
Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai -32,
INDIA
Account Name /
NCB ISNT
Beneficiary Name
SB. Account No:
10792464557
Swift Code:
SBININBB227
IFSC Code:
SBIN0004327

ISNT Fee Remittance in India

Name of the Bank
Branch Name &
Address
Guindy Branch,
State Bank of India No- 66, G.S.T. Road,
Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai -32
Account Name /
Beneficiary Name
SB. Account No:
MICR Code:
IFSC Code:

NCB ISNT
10792464557
600002072
SBIN0000956

Following are the details for payment mode to ASNT:

ASNT accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards.
Payment by cheque instructions:
1. Cheque (DD) should be drawn in favour of ASNT.
2. Cheque (DD) must be in US dollars and drawn on a US bank.
3. Cheque (DD) must have an electronic strip (detailing the account and bank
information) at the bottom for processing. Cheques without an electronic
strip will be returned to the customer and the application will not be
processed.
Wire Transfer Instructions:
1. Payment must be made in US dollars.
2. If your bank requires an intermediary or correspondent bank to send the
payment, you are responsible for the charges from that bank as well as your
own. Payments received by ASNT must be for the full amount.
3. Please include a reference when processing your wire transfer so that ASNT can
identify the payment. References should include the candidates name, an ASNT
identification number if available and the product or service requested.
Example: Exam fees for John Q. Smith #88852.
4. Banking Information:
JPMorgan Chase, NA
ABA # 044000037
Swift Code: CHASUS33
Account # 981027205
JPMorgan Chase
Funds Transfer Department
1111 Polaris Pkwy
Columbus, OH 43240
ASNT Address: The American Society for Non-Destructive Testing
1711, Arlingate Lane, PO Box-28518
Columbus, Ohio 43228-0518, USA

5. Completed application form along with enclosures and proof of payment

(Including credit card & wire transfer) with regard to the relevant ASNT /
ISNT fees shall be sent to ASNT Level III Exam Coordinator at the address
given in the first page, before the due date ie. February 23rd,

2015.
6. Incomplete applications or applications without the mentioned
supporting documents and fees are liable for rejection.

7. Kindly arrange to get the employers certification filled up (page 4 of

the application) as now employers have the option to sign for
candidates proof of work experience as Level II.
8. NO APPLICATION WITH DD DATED AFTER THE DUE DATE WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
9. Candidates may kindly fill up the application form as per instructions given
and carefully check the same before submission.

Incomplete application forms or those without requisite

enclosures and fees will be REJECTED.
10. Withdrawal or Postponement : When requests for withdrawing from
Exams or for Postponement to next schedule is received from the
candidates on or before the due date ie. 23rd February, 2015 total Service
Tax paid will be deducted from ISNT fee paid by the candidate.
If such requests are received after 23rd February then Administrative
charges of Rs.2000/- plus total Service Tax paid will be deducted from the
ISNT fee paid by the candidate.

The last date for receipt of completed

application forms at ISNT Head Office (address
given on first page) is February 23rd, 2015.
Legible Softcopy of the application forms may please
be sent to asntlevel3.isnt@gmail.com
Allocation of requested Exam Sessions will be on First
Come First Serve basis. Once the number of seats available
for a given session is filled up, NCB/ISNT will allocate an
alternate session based on availability.
Please apply early to ensure getting a seat in your preferred
sessions.

You can check the current availability of seats on any

day for each session by sending an email to
seats.asnt2015@gmail.com with Seat Availability
for May 2015ASNT-L3 mentioned in the Subject
line.