AINACS is a non-governmental Association, representing Catholic Schools in India. IIt was founded in 1953.Registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, in January 1971.Recognised by the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of India in September 1981.

Membership is open to all Catholic Schools. Representatives of other Catholic Organisations and Religious Congregations are Organisational Members. Associate Members are persons who are no longer connected with schools but have great, experience in the field of education.