The Indian Ceramic Society (InCerS), a non-profit organization, was established in 1928 with the blessings and active support of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the main architect for establishing the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, and with the ardent efforts of a few dedicated leaders in the fields of ceramic industry and education.

During the last seventy-seven years of its existence, the InCerS has grown from strength to strength under the guidance, patronage and leadership of several leading educationists, scientists, technologists and industrialists of the country who served the Society in different capacities.

Presently, InCerS has more than 2000 members comprise a wide variety of individuals and interest groups that include scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, students, marketing and sales professionals, and others in related materials disciplines.

The primary objectives of InCerS is to promote the advancement of ceramic science, arts and technologies, by bringing into close contact those engaged in these pursuits, publishing scientific and technical books and journals, holding annual sessions, meetings, discussions, symposia and exhibitions on the subjects of interest.