TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING CENTRE (TEC)

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INTRODUCTION

TEC: Starting from the early 2000s, the telecommunications sector has experienced rapid liberalization and advancement. Entities within the telecommunications industry transmit data globally in various formats, including text, voice, audio, and video. The telecommunications sector primarily comprises three fundamental subcategories: telecom equipment, telecom services, and wireless communication.

In the 1830s, the telecommunication industry began with the invention of the first mechanical gadget, the Telegraph. Over time, the sector has advanced significantly with technological progress. To sustain this advancement, the Indian government initiated the TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING CENTRE in 1991. This department is responsible for developing standards for the telecommunications sector, ensuring the establishment of a world-class network, and facilitating seamless connectivity across individual networks.

Telecom equipment dealers are mandated to obtain a TEC certificate for importing, manufacturing, and selling such equipment. This certificate is issued by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre subsequent to the telecom equipment undergoing testing as part of the MTCTE (Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment) scheme.

Upon completion of the TEC Registration process, you will be allocated a distinct registration number. This number acts as a unique identifier for your equipment. You can prominently showcase this certification on your product to provide customers with assurance regarding its authenticity and compliance.

WHAT IS TEC APPROVAL

TEC, which stands for Telecommunication Engineering Centre, aids the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of the Government of India in formulating and executing various standards and policies to ensure the safe and secure adoption of emerging technologies in telecommunications. TEC India has issued specifications for maintaining the quality of telecom equipment. These specifications encompass Generic Requirements (GRs), Interface Requirements (IRs), and Service Requirements (SR).

TYPES OF VOLUNTARY TESTING CERTIFICATION

TEC India is responsible for granting various approvals, such as Interface Approvals, Certificate of Approvals, Service Approvals, and Type Approvals. The certification process depends on the nature of the products and interface-related technical standards. Certification is granted based on compliance with testing parameters and adherence to the conditions specified in the Technical standards.

Type Approval -Type Approval involves the testing and certification of a telecom product to ensure compliance with TEC's Test Schedule & Test Procedure (TSTP) based on the Standard for Products/Equipment (commonly referred to as the product's Generic Requirement (GR)). Testing is conducted either on-site at the OEMs premises or in a laboratory setting. Additionally, reports from ILAC signatory accredited labs for EMC, Safety, Environmental Testing, etc. are also accepted.
Interface Approval -Interface Approval entails the testing and certification of a telecom product to ensure alignment with TEC's Test Schedule & Test Procedure (TSTP) in accordance with the Standard for Products/Equipment (often referred to as the product's Interface Requirement (IR)). Testing can be conducted either on-site at the OEMs premises or in a laboratory environment. Additionally, reports from ILAC signatory accredited labs for EMC, Safety, Environmental Testing, etc. are also considered. Interface Approval may be mandated as a compulsory certification by license requirements, Government agencies, or service providers.
Certificate of Approval -Certificate of Approval (CoA) refers to the process of testing and certifying a telecom product based on the manufacturer's specifications. This certificate is issued only when TEC lacks a Generic or Interface Requirement for the product. Testing can occur either on-site at the OEMs premises or in a laboratory setting. Moreover, reports from ILAC signatory accredited labs for EMC, Safety, Environmental Testing, etc. are also recognized.
Technology Approval - The testing and certification of a prototype of a telecom product developed by C-DoT or other R&D organizations is referred to as technology approval. This approval is granted based on the product's corresponding standard, formerly referred to as the Generic Requirement (GR) provided by TEC. Testing can be conducted either on-site at the OEMs premises or in a laboratory environment. Additionally, reports from ILAC signatory accredited labs for EMC, Safety, Environmental Testing, etc. are also considered.

Guidelines for TEC Certification

MANDATORY TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF TELECOM EQUIPMENT (MTCTE)

In accordance with the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2017, every telecom equipment is required to undergo mandatory testing and certification before being sold, imported, or used in India. The testing is conducted to ensure conformity to Essential Requirements (ER) for the equipment by Indian Accredited Labs designated by TEC. Based on their test reports, a TEC certificate is issued by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre.

PRODUCTS COVERED UNDER Phase I of MTCTE: +

Commencing from October 1, 2019, it was made obligatory for manufacturers or importers of telecom equipment falling within MTCTE Phase I to obtain TEC certification for their offerings. MTCTE Phase I includes a broad spectrum of products like mobile phones, telephones, fax machines, modems, wireless devices, satellite communication equipment, and more. The roster of products (Essential Requirements) covered under Phase I of MTCTE comprises:

S. No.	Product Name	Product Variant Name	Category of Product (GCS/SCS)
1.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	2-Line Feature Phone	SCS
2.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	CLIP Phone	SCS
3.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	Coin Box Telephone	SCS
4.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	Coin Box Telephone - Table Top Interface	SCS
5.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	Electronic Telephone Instrument	SCS
6.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	Executive Telephone Systems	SCS
7.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	Fax Machine	SCS
8.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	Fixed Wireless Terminal (FWT)	SCS
9.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Terminal Adaptor (TA)	SCS
10.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	Telephone Instrument with Caller ID (CID) Facility	SCS
11.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	Wireless Landline Phone	SCS
12.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	ISDN Basic Access Unit (BAU) - 2 Wire	SCS
13.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	ISDN NT1 (Network Terminator 1)	SCS
14.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	ISDN NT1 (Network Terminator 1)	SCS
15.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	ISDN TA (Terminal Adaptor)	SCS
16.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	ISDN TA (Terminal Adaptor)	SCS
17.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	ISDN Terminal	SCS
18.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	ISDN Terminal Adaptor (TA)	SCS
19.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	Multipoint Conferencing Server	SCS
20.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	Network Digital Signal Processor	SCS
21.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	Point of Presence Equipment	SCS

PRODUCTS COVERED UNDER Phase II of MTCTE: +

Commencing from October 1, 2020, it has become compulsory to procure TEC certification for products falling under MTCTE Phase 2 prior to their sale in India. This phase of the MTCTE scheme encompasses a broad spectrum of telecom equipment such as routers, switches, network interface devices, optical transport equipment, and more. These products, which are deemed essential under Phase 2 of MTCTE, are subject to the certification mandate to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance measures.

S. No.	Product Name	Product Variant Name	Category of Product (GCS/SCS)
1.	PON Family of Broadband Equipment	PON ONU	SCS
2.	PON Family of Broadband Equipment	PON ONT	SCS
3.	PON Family of Broadband Equipment	PON OLT	SCS
4.	Feedback Device	Feedback Device	SCS
5.	Transmission Terminal Equipment1	Multiplexing Equipment	SCS
6.	Transmission Terminal Equipment1	SDH Equipment	SCS

PRODUCTS COVERED UNDER Phase III of MTCTE: +

Starting October 1, 2023, manufacturers or importers must secure certification before selling 10 designated telecom products in India. Furthermore, from January 1, 2024, an additional 14 products will also require mandatory certification.

S. No.	Product Name	Product Variant Name	Category of Product (GCS/SCS)
1.	Equipments Operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Band	PTP PMP Wireless Access Equipment 2.4 or 5 GHz	SCS
2.	Equipments Operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Band	Wifi Access Points and CPE	SCS
3.	Equipments Operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Band	WLAN Controller Equipment	SCS
4.	IoT Gateway	IoT Gateway	GCS
5.	Tracking Device	Asset Tracking Device	SCS
6.	Tracking Device	Human Tracking Device	SCS
7.	Tracking Device	Pet Tracking Device	SCS
8.	Tracking Device	Vehicle Tracking Device	SCS
9.	Smart Electricity Meter	Smart Electricity Meter	SCS
10.	End Point Device for Environmental Monitoring	End Point Device for Environmental Monitoring	SCS
11.	Repeater for Cellular Network	GSM and WCDMA Repeater	GCS
12.	Repeater for Cellular Network	GSM Repeater	GCS
13.	Repeater for Cellular Network	GSM WCDMA and LTE Repeater	GCS
14.	Repeater for Cellular Network	LTE Repeater	GCS
15.	Repeater for Cellular Network	WCDMA and LTE Repeater	GCS
16.	Repeater for Cellular Network	WCDMA Repeater	GCS
17.	Base Station for Cellular Network	BTS for GSM	GCS
18.	Base Station for Cellular Network	BTS with AAS	GCS
19.	Base Station for Cellular Network	BTS with MSR	GCS
20.	Base Station for Cellular Network	eNodeB for LTE	GCS
21.	Base Station for Cellular Network	NodeB for WCDMA	GCS
22.	Compact Cellular Network	BTS CCN	GCS
23.	Compact Cellular Network	eNodeB CCN	GCS
24.	Compact Cellular Network	NodeB CCN	GCS

PRODUCTS COVERED UNDER Phase IV of MTCTE: +

The mandatory certification dates for products falling under MTCTE Phase IV differ, with certain items necessitating TEC certification from October 1, 2023, while others will require certification commencing January 1, 2024.

S. No.	Product Name	Product Variant Name	Category of Product (GCS/SCS)
1.	LAN Switch	L2 LAN Switch	SCS
2.	LAN Switch	L3 LAN Switch	SCS
3.	LAN Switch	MPLS TP CEN Switch	SCS
4.	LAN Switch	L2 Unmanaged Switch	SCS
5.	Router	BNG or BRAS Router	SCS
6.	Router	Cloud Control Capable Router	SCS
7.	Router	IPV4 Router	SCS
8.	Router	IPV6 Router	SCS
9.	Router	MPLS Router	SCS
10.	IP Security Equipment	Firewall Equipment	SCS
11.	IP Security Equipment	Intrusion Detection System Equipment	SCS
12.	IP Security Equipment	Intrusion Prevention System Equipment	SCS
13.	IP Security Equipment	Unified Threat Management Equipment	SCS
14.	Media Gateway	Line Media Gateway	SCS
15.	Media Gateway	Media Gateway	SCS
16.	Media Gateway	Media Gateway for CPE	SCS
17.	Signalling Gateway	Signalling Gateway	SCS
18.	Softswitch	Softswitch	SCS
19.	Infiniband Switch	Infiniband Switch	SCS
20.	IP Multimedia Conferencing Equipment	IP Multimedia Conferencing Equipment	SCS
21.	Conferencing Equipment	Audio Conference Facility Device	SCS
22.	Conferencing Equipment	Multi Line Telephone System	SCS
23.	Optical Fibre Cable	Hybrid Cable - Optical and Metallic	SCS
24.	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Fibre Cable - ADSS on Aerial alignment	SCS
25.	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Fibre Cable - ADSS over Power line	SCS
26.	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Fibre Cable - Direct Buried	SCS
27.	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Fibre Cable â€“ DSA	SCS
28.	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Fibre Cable â€“ Duct	SCS
29.	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Fibre Cable - In home	SCS
30.	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Fibre Cable â€“ Indoor	SCS
31	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Fibre Cable - Indoor or Outdoor	SCS
32.	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Fibre Cable - Lashed Aerial	SCS
33.	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Fibre Cable - Micro -Duct	SCS
34.	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Fibre Cable â€“ Outdoor	SCS
35.	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Fibre Cable â€“ Riser	SCS
36.	Optical Fibre Cable	Optical Groung Wire -OPGW	SCS
37.	Optical Fibre - Single Mode	Optical Fibre - G.652.D	GCS
38.	Optical Fibre - Single Mode	Optical Fibre - G.655	GCS
39.	Optical Fibre - Single Mode	Optical Fibre - G.656	GCS
40.	Optical Fibre - Single Mode	Optical Fibre - G.657.A1	GCS
41.	Optical Fibre - Single Mode	Optical Fibre - G.657.A2	GCS
42.	Optical Fibre - Single Mode	Optical Fibre - G.657.B3	GCS
43.	Optical Fibre - Single Mode	Optical Fibre - G.654.D	GCS
44.	Optical Fibre - Single Mode	Optical Fibre -G.654.E	GCS
45.	HF Radio	HF Base Station - Baseband plus Radio	GCS
46.	HF Radio	HF Base Station - Radio Only	GCS
47.	HF Radio	HF Baseband Equipment without Radio	GCS
48.	HF Radio	HF Fixed Station	GCS
49.	HF Radio	HF Handheld Portable Stations	CGS
50.	HF Radio	HF Mobile Stations	GCS
51.	Session Border Controller	Session Border Controller	SCS
52.	Mobile Radio Trunking System	MRTS Base Station - Baseband plus Radio	GCS
53.	Mobile Radio Trunking System	MRTS Base Station - Radio Only	GCS
54.	Mobile Radio Trunking System	MRTS Baseband Equipment without Radio	GCS
55.	Mobile Radio Trunking System	MRTS Fixed Station	GCS
56.	Mobile Radio Trunking System	MRTS Handheld Portable Station	GCS
57.	Mobile Radio Trunking System	MRTS Mobile Station	GCS
58.	VHF UHF Radio System Equipment	VHF UHF Base Station - Baseband plus Radio	GCS
59.	VHF UHF Radio System Equipment	VHF UHF Base Station - Radio Only	GCS
60.	VHF UHF Radio System Equipment	VHF UHF Baseband Equipment without Radio	GCS
61.	VHF UHF Radio System Equipment	VHF UHF Fixed Station	GCS
62.	VHF UHF Radio System Equipment	VHF UHF Handheld Portable Stations	GCS
63.	VHF UHF Radio System Equipment	VHF UHF Mobile Stations	GCS
64.	PTP PMP Microwave Fixed Radio Systems	PTP or PMP Full Outdoor Microwave Systems	GCS
65.	PTP PMP Microwave Fixed Radio Systems	PTP or PMP Split MW Indoor Unit	GCS
66.	PTP PMP Microwave Fixed Radio Systems	PTP or PMP Split MW Outdoor Unit	GCS
67.	DSL Equipments	DSL NT Modem	SCS
68.	DSL Equipments	DSLAM COT	SCS
69.	DSL Equipments	OMSAN	SCS
70.	Satellite Communication Equipment	Satellite Amplifier	GCS
71.	Satellite Communication Equipment	Satellite Baseband Mod or Demod or Controller	GCS
72.	Satellite Communication Equipment	Satellite Baseband Modem	GCS
73.	Satellite Communication Equipment	Satellite Baseband Modem Controller	GCS
74.	Satellite Communication Equipment	Satellite BUC	GCS
75.	Satellite Communication Equipment	Satellite IF Transreceiver	GCS
76.	Satellite Communication Equipment	Satellite LNA	GCS
77.	Satellite Communication Equipment	Satellite LNB	GCS
78.	Satellite Communication Equipment	Satellite Optimisation Equipment	GCS
79.	Satellite Communication Equipment	Satellite Radio Frequency Transceiver	GCS
80.	Satellite Communication Equipment	VSAT Terminals	GCS
81.	Precision Timing Protocol Grand Master Equipment	Precision Timing Protocol Grand Master Equipment	GCS
82.	Mobile Management Entity	MME for 2G or 3G or 4G	SCS
83.	Mobile Management Entity	MME for LTE only	SCS
84.	Cell Broadcast Centre	CBC for GSM	SCS
85.	Cell Broadcast Centre	CBC for LTE or LTE - A	SCS
86.	Cell Broadcast Centre	CBC For UMTS	SCS
87.	BSC RNC	BSC for GSM	GCS
88.	BSC RNC	RNC for WCDMA	GCS
89.	SMLC or eSMLC	eSMLC for LTE	SCS
90.	SMLC or eSMLC	SMLC for GSM	SCS
91.	SMLC or eSMLC	SMLC for WCDMA	SCS
92.	SGSN or GGSN	GGSN	SCS
93.	SGSN or GGSN	SGSN For GSM	SCS
94.	SGSN or GGSN	SGSN For LTE	SCS
95.	SGSN or GGSN	SGSN For WCDMA	SCS
96.	HLR AUC HSS	HLR or AUC	SCS
97.	HLR AUC HSS	HSS	SCS
98.	MSC or MSC -S or GMSC or GMSC -S including VLR	MSC -S or GMSC - S	SCS
99.	MSC or MSC -S or GMSC or GMSC -S including VLR	MSC or GMSC including VLR for GSM	SCS
100.	MSC or MSC -S or GMSC or GMSC -S including VLR	MSC or GMSC including VLR for WCDMA	SCS
101.	OTA and DM or FOTA	DM or FOTA	SCS
102.	OTA and DM or FOTA	OTA	SCS
103.	SCP	SCP	SCS
104.	OMC or EMS or NMS or OSS	NMS	SCS
105.	OMC or EMS or NMS or OSS	OMC or EMS	SCS
106.	S -GW or P -GW	P -Gateway	GCS
107.	S -GW or P -GW	S -Gateway	GCS
108.	SMSC	SMSC	SCS
109.	GMLC	GMLC for GSM or WCDMA	SCS
110.	GMLC	GMLC for LTE or LTE - A	SCS
111.	EIR	EIR for GSM or WCDMA	SCS
112.	EIR	EIR for LTE	SCS
113.	SIM	CSIM	GCS
114.	SIM	eSIM	GCS
115.	SIM	eUICC	GCS
116.	SIM	RUIM	GCS
117.	SIM	SIM	GCS
118.	SIM	UICC based ISIM	GCS
119.	SIM	USIM	GCS
120.	Radio Broadcast Receiver RBR	All Motor vehicle RBRs requiring external power	SCS
121.	Radio Broadcast Receiver RBR	Radio Broadcast receivers driven with in -built power source.	SCS
122.	Radio Broadcast Receiver RBR	Other devices having radio broadcast receivers interfaces.	SCS
123.	Transmission Terminal Equipment - 2	DWDM Equipment	GCS
124.	Transmission Terminal Equipment - 2	Digital Cross Connect	GCS
125.	Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G	Base Station 5G NR Type 1C	GCS
126.	Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G	Base Station 5G NR Type 1O	GCS
127.	Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G	Active Antenna System -OTA	GCS
128.	Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G	BTS with Multi Standard Radio	GCS
129.	Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G	Base Station 5G NR Type 1H	GCS
130.	Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G	Base Station 5G NR Type 2O	GCS
131.	Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G	Hybrid Active Antenna System	GCS

PRODUCTS COVERED UNDER Phase V of MTCTE: +

According to the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules 2017, concerning the Mandatory Testing & Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) regime, the initiation of applications for Phase-V on the MTCTE portal is scheduled to begin from July 1, 2023. Additionally, the obligatory certification for Phase-V products (ERs) is set to commence from July 1, 2024.

S.No.	Product Name	Product Variant Name	Category of Product (GCS/SCS)
1	Base station for cellular network for 5G	BTS with Multi Standard Radio	GCS
2	Base station for cellular network for 5G	Active Antenna System-OTA	GCS
3	Base station for cellular network for 5G	Base Station 5G NR Type 1C	GCS
4	Base station for cellular network for 5G	Base Station 5G NR Type 1H	GCS
5	Base station for cellular network for 5G	Base Station 5G NR Type 1H	GCS
6	Base station for cellular network for 5G	Base Station 5G NR Type 1O	GCS
7	Base station for cellular network for 5G	Base Station 5G NR Type 2O	GCS
8	Base station for cellular network for 5G	Hybrid Active Antenna System	GCS
9	5G Core	AMF	SCS
10	5G Core	AuSF	SCS
11	5G Core	BSF	SCS
12	5G Core	CHF	SCS
13	5G Core	NEF	SCS
14	5G Core	NSSF	SCS
15	5G Core	PCF	SCS
16	5G Core	SMF	SCS
17	5G Core	SMSF	SCS
18	5G Core	UDM	SCS
19	5G Core	UDR	SCS
20	5G Core	UPF	SCS
21	Hypervisor	Hypervisor	SCS
22	E-band Fixed Radio Relay System	E-Band MW Full Outdoor System	GCS
23	E-band Fixed Radio Relay System	E-Band MW Outdoor System plus Indoor System	GCS
24	Converged Multi service Application Access Equipment (C-MSAAE)	(C-MSAAE)	SCS
25	IP Terminal	SIP Terminal	SCS
26	Hybrid Set Top Box	Hybrid Set Top Box	SCS

Furthermore, for Phase-V products (ERs), test reports provided by labs accredited by signatories of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) from non-border sharing nations will be accepted for technical parameters exclusively until June 30, 2024.

Below is a catalog of suggested products/EPRs set for Phase-V of MTCTE, featuring the acceptance of ILAC reports (wherever relevant) until June 30, 2024, from non-border sharing nations, exclusively for technical parameters.

S. No.	Name of Product/ER	ILAC report acceptance
1.	Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G	Yes
2.	5G Core	Yes
3.	Hypervisor	Yes
4.	E-band Fixed Radio Relay System	Yes
5.	Converged Multi Service Application Access Equipment (C-MSAAE)	NO
6.	IP Terminal	NO
7.	Hybrid Set Top Box	No

Test reports or results for products within the MTCTE framework, issued by overseas laboratories accredited by ILAC signatories from non-border sharing nations, exclusively for technical parameters, will retain validity for a duration of two years starting from the submission date.

Please review the comprehensive inventory of items encompassed by MTCTE across various Phases, including the obligatory certification date for each product under MTCTE. Click here

Also Read:
Procedure for Mandatory Testing & Certification of Telecommunication Equipment.

Extension of Mandatory Security testing of WiFi CPE and IP Router under MTCTE-reg.

Extension of Mandatory certification date for 10 products(ERs) notified under Phase-III & IV of MTCTE by four months i.e from 01.04.2024 to 01.08.2024-reg.

Exempted Product List

The Department of Telecommunication's Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) released a notification on 08/01/2024, declaring the exemption of certain products from the compulsory TEC Certification roster. A wide-ranging exemption from presenting test reports for designated test parameters/interfaces linked to diverse Essential Requirements (ERs) under MTCTE has been prolonged until June 30, 2024, or until further communication. Verify the list of exempted products. Click here

Wire Telephone Equipment
Private Automobile Branch Exchange
G3 Fax Machine
Cordless Telephone
ISDN Customer Premises Equipment
Modem

REQUIREMENTS

An Authorized Signatory designated by an Authorized Indian Company.
If the OEM is foreign: The Foreign OEM must designate an Indian Company as its Representative for the MTCTE certification process. This requires a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the foreign OEM and the Indian Representative.
If the Manufacturer is Indian: Indian-based Manufacturers must furnish their legal documents for registration on the portal.
Products with Valid Test reports from Indian laboratories accredited by TEC.
Details regarding Brand or Trademark.
Company Registration.

HOW TO GET TEC CERTIFICATION IN INDIA?

Process of TEC Certification:Testing and Certification Requirements for Telecommunication Equipment

Online portal generation on MTCTE portal:Applicants must register on the MTCTE portal to obtain login credentials.
Application submission with all relevant documents:Users are encouraged to register online and complete all necessary information, along with uploading relevant documents, on the MTCTE portal. Once submitted, the documents cannot be altered.
Scrutiny of application:The TEC will review the documents provided, and any deficiencies will be notified to the applicant. Upon rectifying the deficiencies, the applicant's registration will be approved, enabling them to proceed with submitting applications for testing and certification.
Application submission for testing/certification:The applicant is required to choose the product for certification, including variant specifications, and provide details regarding available interfaces and associated models if applicable. Additionally, they must upload the Bill of Materials (BoM) and equipment datasheet onto the portal. The applicant must also furnish the manufacturing location(s) of the Telecom/ICT Equipment undergoing certification along with relevant contact information for each location.
Payment of fee:Upon submitting the application, the applicant will receive information regarding the applicable certification scheme, Essential Requirements (ER), and the corresponding fee. It is mandatory for the applicant to proceed with the payment of the testing fee.
Testing of product:On the MTCTE portal's testing section, applicants have the flexibility to choose a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) according to their preference. It's imperative that the Telecom/ICT equipment undergo testing at a designated or acknowledged CAB from a partner country within the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA).
Submission of test report:The applicant is required to have their product tested at the chosen CAB and subsequently upload the test report. Alongside the test results, a summary of the test reports must be submitted. Additionally, the applicant needs to upload the test reports and acknowledge an online declaration affirming the accuracy of the uploaded documents and reports.
Scrutiny of test report: Upon review of the submitted test results, a certificate will be issued if the equipment is deemed compliant.
Grant of certificate: TEC will issue the certificate upon satisfaction with all test reports and equipment meeting the specified standard.

DOCUMENT REQUIRED FOR MANDATORY TESTING

Incorporation documents of the company
Authorization Letter from the company (Indian OEM and AIR for Foreign OEM) for MTCTE-related tasks.
Signature of either Director or Company Secretary on the company's Articles of Association (AoA).
Signature of either Director or Company Secretary on the company's Memorandum of Association (MoA) as per regulations.
Recent Shareholding pattern indicating board members/shareholders.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between foreign OEM and Indian representative (AIR) for product sales and support in India.
Authorization of AIR for MTCTE-related duties.

Note:The authorized Indian representative seeking TEC certification must adhere to the TEC procedure for mandatory testing and certification of telecom equipment.

Timeline

The certification process typically lasts for 60 days, though this duration may vary depending on factors such as the product category and required tests.

TEC Registration Certificate Cost for Equipment

Acquiring a TEC Certificate for various equipment is straightforward, requiring payment of the requisite fee to obtain the certification.

Group of Equipment	Administrative Fee	Test Report Evaluation Fee
A	INR 10,000/-	INR 50,000/-
B	INR 20,000/-	INR 1,00,000/-
C	INR 30,000/-	INR 2,00,000/-
D	INR 50,000/-	INR 4,00,000/-

According to latest notification of 30th July 2025 ,there is a revision of fees payable under Communication Security Certification Scheme.

The notification shall be enforced from 1 August 2025, and all OEMs, dealers, importers, applicants, and TSTLs are required to comply with this implementation timeline in accordance with TEC guidelines.

NOTIFICATION : Revision of Fees for TEC Under Communication Security Certification Scheme

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is TEC?

TEC, known as the Telecommunication Engineering Centre, is a regulatory body responsible for establishing standards within the telecommunication sector, ensuring the safety of end-users.

What are the advantages of TEC certification?

TEC certification serves as a mark of assurance for telecom products, signifying their quality and safety for use in India. This certification process verifies that these products meet specific standards, guaranteeing that individuals in India can trust in high-quality and secure telecom equipment.

What does BoM mean?

BoM stands for Bill of Material, which is a document containing details of all major modules/components of the model undergoing testing. In the case of an application for certification of multiple models, the BoM should encompass such details for all models.

What is CAB?

CAB, short for Conformance Assessment Body, refers to a testing laboratory designated by TEC for assessing telecom equipment against specified Essential Requirements.

What is the aim of TEC Certification?

The objectives of TEC Certification include ensuring the safety of end-users, maintaining the performance of any telecom equipment connected to an existing network, and safeguarding users and the public by ensuring that radio frequency emissions from equipment adhere to authorized levels.

What is TEC Certificate/Certification?

TEC Certification, facilitated by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), is a mandatory requirement for manufacturing, importing, or selling telecom equipment in India. Manufacturers or importers of telecom equipment must obtain a TEC Certificate from TEC India, under the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India.

What is a TEC Certificate Number?

A TEC Certificate Number is a unique identifier issued post-certification, which can be affixed to equipment to assure consumers that the product conforms to necessary specifications.

What is the TEC Registration Fee?

The TEC Registration Fee covers testing fees, professional charges, government charges, etc. For more details regarding the TEC registration fee, please contact Absolute Veritas.

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