Membership of the J N Petit Institute is open to adults residing in Mumbai. The classes of membership are as follows:

Life membership:
A one-time payment of Rs. 10,000 + Rs. 500/- as an Admission Fee. Life members will be entitled for life to all the privileges of first class members.

1st Class membership:
Rs 500 for 2 quarters. The members are permitted to issue 3 books and 3 periodicals (2 new & 1 old) at a time.

Membership for senior citizens:
Rs 360 for 2 quarters.

Family membership:
This may be granted for a family of two adults and upto three children. The fees will be fixed by the Managing Committee as decided from time to time. The members are permitted to issue three books at a time.

Researchers and other visitors w ith relevant ID Proof / Valid Letter from University / College or Institute are permitted to use the library facilities for one day or more on payment of Rs. 50/- per day.

Procedure for becoming a Member:
Application for membership should be made on the form provided by the library. A new member must be proposed by the existing member who knows the new member at least for 2 years.

The form given here may be downloaded, printed, filled out and signed by the applicant, and presented at the Library along with the Form fee, the Deposit and Membership Fee.

Addmissions and Subscriptions:
New Addmissions and Subscriptions will be accepted during the following Office Hours:
10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on Monday to Friday
10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. on Saturdays
Office will remain closed on Sundays and Holidays.

To download the membership form, click here.