What a real sperm bank in India is called
In India, a regulated sperm bank is typically registered as an ART bank. These facilities handle collection, screening, cryopreservation, quarantine, and supply of donor sperm within an assisted reproduction framework.
Many websites use the phrase sperm bank loosely. The reliable way to separate regulated services from generic marketing is to check the National ART and Surrogacy Registry entry for the exact facility and location.
- Official registry list of registered ART banks: National ART and Surrogacy Registry, registered banks
- Legal framework for ART services: Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Act, India Code
How to verify any clinic or bank in 60 seconds
- Open the official registry list and search for your city or nearby district.
- Match the facility name and the full address, not just the brand name.
- Open the certificate PDF from the registry and keep the registration number for your records.
- If a facility cannot provide a matching registration entry, treat it as unverified and do not rely on directory listings.
Recruitment and donor conditions can pause temporarily, so the registry confirms legality and existence, not whether they are actively onboarding donors this month.
How sperm donation usually works in India
Most programmes follow a predictable path: initial eligibility screening, semen analysis, infection screening, consent and documentation, then scheduled donations over weeks or months. Samples are commonly frozen and released later based on quarantine and retesting protocols.
If you are donating, ask about visit frequency, abstinence guidance before samples, what happens if you are sick or on medication, and how compensation is structured. In India, compensation is generally framed as an allowance for time and travel, not as income.
Registered ART banks in India by city
This section lists selected registered ART banks by major cities using the official registry entry and certificate link. For completeness, you should always run your own check in the registry for your exact neighbourhood, because registration is location specific.
Delhi
Aveya IVF, Rajouri Garden
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: B-8, Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden, Delhi
- What to clarify: active donor recruitment status and visit schedule
Hi Tech Cryobank, Lajpat Nagar
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Lajpat Nagar, Delhi
- What to clarify: semen quality thresholds and quarantine timeline
Cryo Bank, Karkardooma
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Karkardooma, Delhi
- What to clarify: which tests are included before acceptance
Gurugram
Grace Fertility Centre, Sector 57
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Sushant Lok 2, Sector 57, Gurugram, Haryana
- What to clarify: commuting expectations and appointment flexibility
True Dreams Health Care, Sheetla Colony
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Sheetla Colony, Gurugram, Haryana
- What to clarify: dropouts, pauses, and rescheduling rules
Bengaluru
Kiran ART Bank
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Official site: kiranartbank.com
Gamete Niche LLP, Jayanagar
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- What to clarify: eligibility criteria and medical screening pathway
Hyderabad and Secunderabad
Ovum Bank, Banjara Hills
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Road 2, Banjara Hills, Telangana
- What to clarify: quarantine and release protocol
Trinity Fertility Services Private Limited, West Marredpally
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: West Marredpally, Secunderabad, Telangana
- What to clarify: donor scheduling frequency and total programme duration
Kiran ART Bank, Manikonda
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Manikonda, Telangana
- What to clarify: medical and documentation steps before acceptance
Kolkata
Institute of Human Reproduction, Kolkata
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Kolkata, West Bengal
- What to clarify: active donor recruitment and visit cadence
Apollo Fertility, Kolkata
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Mahendra Roy Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal
- What to clarify: how donor sperm access is organised through the clinic
Ahmedabad
Indogen Cryosystems, Ellisbridge
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- What to clarify: whether they recruit donors directly or via partner clinics
Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited, Navrangpura
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- What to clarify: donor programme availability at this specific branch
Chandigarh and Mohali
Jindal IVF and Sant Memorial Nursing Home, Chandigarh
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Sector 20-D, Chandigarh
- What to clarify: donor eligibility, travel requirements, and timeline
The Touch ART Bank, Mohali
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Sector 66, Mohali, Punjab
- What to clarify: semen analysis thresholds and repeat testing schedule
Thiruvananthapuram
Dreams ART Bank, Ulloor
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- What to clarify: donor onboarding steps and appointment frequency
Pran Fertility and Well Woman Centre, Kumarapuram
- Registry entry and certificate: View PDF
- Address in registry: Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- What to clarify: screening tests and sample release criteria
Practical checklist before you contact a bank
- Can you match the exact name and address to a registry entry and certificate.
- How many in person visits are expected per month and for how many months.
- Which infection tests are included and whether there is quarantine with repeat testing.
- What counts as an accepted sample and what happens if a sample is not suitable.
- How compensation is defined and when it is paid.
- How your records are stored and what documents you can request for your own files.
Legal and regulatory context in India
ART banks and ART clinics in India are expected to operate within a registration based system with defined responsibilities for screening, traceability, and recordkeeping. The national registry is the practical verification tool for patients and donors.
International rules can differ significantly, especially on eligibility, donor identity rules, and cross border use of samples. If your plan involves travel or treatment in another country later, confirm documentation requirements early and keep copies of the relevant records.
Conclusion
India does have real sperm banks, but the reliable keyword is registered ART bank. Start with the official registry, match the exact address, open the certificate, and then ask practical questions about scheduling, screening, quarantine, and documentation. That approach avoids most of the common traps caused by directories and generic listings.

