1. To advance the theory, evidence based practice and research of CBT in India.

2. To maintain a Register of the Members of the IACBT.

3. To promote ethical practices and high professional standards for practice, training, supervision and research in Cognitive Behavior Therapy by the members of the IACBT.

4. To convene conferences, seminars, workshops and to organize training courses, study circles, meetings and lectures useful for exchange of thoughts and the spread of knowledge pertaining to Cognitive Behavior Therapy independently or with the co-operation and collaboration of other institutions to fulfill or further the aims and objects of the IACBT.

5. To serve as a forum for exchange of ideas, knowledge, skills and applications as well as a resource and information center for matters related to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in India.

6. To promote Indigenous research in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and enhance the status of CBT as a specialized area of expertise in India.

7. To publish literature, magazines, journals, periodicals, newsletter etc. and such other material as the IACBT may determine necessary from time to time.

8. To award scholarships, prizes, free ships, travel grants, such other assistance, monetary or otherwise and facilities to Indian students of Cognitive Behavior Therapy in the interest of science and practice of CBT.

9. To procure the services in the advisory capacity of eminent persons either by remuneration in cash or kind or in any honorary capacity.

10. To convene meetings, camps, organize lectures, seminars, publish literature, to educate the general public about CBT.

11. To represent Cognitive Behavior Therapy as a mental health Intervention at meetings, conferences convened by any professional, Governmental and other organizations, national and international.

12. To generally do and execute all such acts, deeds and things as may be conducive to or for achieving the objects of the IACBT in any manner.