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An applicant must seek membership in a lodge of his own free will and accord, as Freemasonry does not canvass for members, according to the Grand Lodge of India. The standard requirements to join in the Craft are that a candidate must be a man at least 21 years of age, of good moral character, and possess a belief in a Supreme Being of any faith, as no atheist can be admitted, as the Grand Lodge of India states. To begin the process, an applicant may ask a Mason he knows or who lives or works nearby, or contact the Grand Lodge directly, as the Grand Lodge of India outlines.

A prospective candidate must also ensure he has sufficient time for meetings and instruction—typically two or three evenings per month at first—and can afford the initiation fees and annual dues without financial hardship to his family, as the Grand Lodge of India notes. Historically and in modern practice, the process requires a formal application or petition recommended by members of the lodge, followed by an inquiry into the candidate's character and circumstances before a ballot is taken 12.

Beyond the formal qualifications, P. Tempels emphasizes that one should not seek admission out of mere curiosity or in the hope of financial or political advancement, but rather with a willingness to study the institution, respect varying religious opinions, and appreciate its antique forms and ideals 3.