NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD INDIAN SOCIETY FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT ASNT NDT Level III Examination Mumbai

7, 8 & 9th May 2012

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 2012 (by the ASNT) in various methods is scheduled to be held at Mumbai, India on 7, 8 & 9th May 2012. 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 need not be overemphasized. The details of the fee structure applicable for the Examination is given in Table-I. All correspondences on the subject and request for application forms may please be addressed to:

Dr. B. Venkatraman 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 91 44 27480500 Ext.22306 E Mail: isntheadoffice@gmail.com Alternate E Mail: ncbisnt@gmail.com The application form can also be downloaded from our website www.isnt.org.in . 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. The last date for receipt of completed application forms is February 13, 2012. ASNT NDT Level III Examination will be conducted in the following methods: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Basic Radiographic Testing Magnetic Particle Testing Ultrasonic Testing Liquid Penetrant Testing Eddy Current Testing 7. Neutron Radiographic Testing 8. Leak Testing 9. Visual Testing 10. Acoustic Emission Testing 11. Thermal / Infrared Testing

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. 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 Examination Fee Surcharge ASNT Membership Fee for the year * USD ASNT Fee Total * ISNT Fee @

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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 40 40 40 40 40 40 75 75 75 75 75 75 375 635 895 1155 1415 1675 13236 13236 13236 13236 13236 13236

2. Retaking Failed examination One Examination Two Examinations Three Examinations Four Examinations Five Examinations Six Examinations 185 370 555 740 925 1110 40 40 40 40 40 40 75 75 75 75 75 75 300 485 670 855 1040 1225 12133 12133 12133 12133 12133 12133

*Please see Instructions at S.No.2 below. @Fee includes Service Tax INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The amount shown under ISNT fees includes the courier charges for the examination booklet (from and to ASNT), lunch, refreshments, applicable taxes and all other administrative expenses to be incurred by ISNT in this connection. Applicants who have paid ISNT fee will only be permitted to sit in the examination. Those who are not current members of ASNT at the time of examination (i.e. as of May 2012) 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).

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ISNT Fee Remittance from Abroad Name of the Bank Branch Name & Address Guindy Branch, State Bank of India No- 66, G.S.T. Road, Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai -32, INDIA Account Name / NCB ISNT Beneficiary Name SB. Account No: 10792464557 Swift Code: SBININBB227 IFSC Code: SBIN0004327 3.

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

The total ASNT fee including surcharge and membership fee as applicable shall be sent in the form of a crossed cheque 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 schedule bank. 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:

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Completed application form along with enclosures and proof of payment 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. 13.02.2012)
NO APPLICATION WITH DD DATED AFTER THE DUE DATE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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Candidates may kindly fill up the application form as per instructions given. Incomplete application forms or those without requisite enclosures and fees will not be accepted.

The last date for receipt of completed application forms at ISNT Head Office (address given on first page) is February 13 , 2012.