The Indian Institute of Welding is a professional body devoted to the promotion and advancement of welding science and technology in India. Established in 1966, with its registered office at Kolkata, it has eleven branches located all over the country.

IIW has over 4000 welding professionals and more than 300 industries as members. The objectives of IIW include dissemination of knowledge and the latest developments in the field of welding and allied technologies through seminars, workshops, training programmes etc. provide technical guidance and consultation to industries in welding conduct associate membership examination, and publish technical journals and periodicals in the field of welding. Since 2007, the IIW has become an Authorized National Body (ANB) of International Institute of Welding for training and certification of welding professionals in India.

The first Best Welding Engineer & Best Welder Awards were distributed at the inaugural function of IIW IC 2008. Since then, the competition has grown in popularity and is held every year.

Best Welding Engineer Competition 2023

On-line Registration and Screening Test will start on 1st Dec 2023 and end on 18th December 2023

If you have

    • Knowledge of Welding Technology, Quality Assurance and safety in welded fabrication.
    • Qualifications and requisite experience as follows:

1. If you are an Indian resident and
2. If you are an engineering graduate with min 2 years’ experience OR
3. If you are a Diploma holder with min. 5 years’ experience, OR
4. If you are a science graduate with min 10 years’ experience; and are

  • Well versed with reading engineering drawings.

Here is your chance to be the “National Winner” & get noticed in

  • The Indian Welding Journal – IIW publication with circulation of 4500+
  • The official website of IIW India
  • Get felicitated during the 6th International Congress (IC 2024) at BIEC
  • Win a cash award and the certificate

Online Screening Test –

Welding Engineer Aspirant Students Competition 2023

On-line Registration and Screening Test will start on 1st Dec 2023 and end on 18th December 2023

If you have

  • Ambition to become Welding Engineer / Welding Professional.
  • Undergoing Degree or Diploma Engineering Qualification in any Stream  or
    A Member of IIW‐India Students’ Chapter across any Branch in India.

Here is your chance to get noticed in

  • International / National Events  and interact with Industry Experts through:
    The Indian Welding Journal, IIW‐India publication with circulation  of 4500+
  • The official website of IIW India
  • Get felicitated during the 6th International Congress (IC 2024) at BIEC
  • Win a cash award and the certificate

News & Events

Best Welding Engineer & Aspirant Welding Engineer Competition 2023

“National Best Welding Engineer” title winners :
Year Name of Winner
2007 Mr. Hemal Desai
2008 Dr. Krishnan Sivaraman
2009 Mr. R Ravichandran
2010 Mr. Harshad Patel
2011 Mr. Biswajit Paul
2012 Mr. Snehal Patel
2013 Mr. Chandan Sharma
2014 Mr. Kiran Soni
2015 Mr. Hrushikesh Sangamnerkar
2016 Mr. Hitesh Bhanushali
2017 Mr. Darshan Gambhava
2018 Mr. Pratik Gandhi
2019 Mr. Sandeep Kumar
2020 Mr. Chinrantan Andhariya
2021 Mr. Chintan Joshi
2022 Mr. Jaydeep Joshi
“Aspirant Welding Engineer” title winners :
Year Name of Winner
2022 Darshan Dineshbhai Kava

Candidates shortlisted for Second round of the Best Welding Engineer Competition:

Candidate Name Organisation
Karan M. Modi Larsen & Toubro Heavy Engineering
Ashish Kumar Knorr- Bremse India Pvt Ltd
Krishnaprakash Bhatt Larsen & Toubro Heavy Engineering
Nikhilkumar Gohel Larsen & Toubro Heavy Engineering
Rakesh Ahlawat Knorr Bremse India Pvt Ltd
Keyur Badami Larsen & Toubro Heavy Engineering
Vinay Kumar Sharma Aerolloy Technologies Ltd
Tejashkumar Kanjibhai Vala Larsen & Toubro Heavy Engineering
Safvan Patel Larsen & Toubro Heavy Engineering
Nimeshkumar Suthar Larsen & Toubro, Heavy Engineering
Abhishek Singh Danieli Corus India Pvt. Ltd.
Trushar Parmar Larsen & Toubro, Heavy Engineering

Second round interviews will be scheduled this weekend.

For any inquiries or assistance, please contact us through the following channels:

Email: iiwindia2022@gmail.com Or,connect with our dedicated team members:

Mr. Samir Taral                Phone: +91 8450941326

Mr. Pratik Gandhi            Phone: +91 9924171790

Dr. Krishnan Sivaraman  Phone: +91 9920735865