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Anyone who manufactures, imports, or sells telecom equipment in India - routers, modems, IoT gateways, or any device that connects to a network 0 needs TEC Registration. Without it, your product can't legally be sold in the Indian market.
This guide breaks down everything in simple, beginner-friendly language: what TEC Registration actually is, who needs to get it, which products it covers, the documents required, and the step-by-step process to apply. Whether you're a manufacturer, importer, or dealer, you'll find exactly what you need here — explained clearly, without unnecessary complexity, so you can confidently move forward with your certification.
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) is the technical body under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India. It develops technical standards for telecom equipment and certifies that products comply with these standards before they are sold or used in India.
TEC Certification is mandatory under the Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025, issued under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. These rules replaced and formalized the certification requirements that were previously introduced under the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2017.
Any telecom equipment notified under the MTCTE scheme cannot be manufactured, imported, sold, deployed, or used in India without a valid Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
Two authorities administer the telecom certification framework in India:
TEC is responsible for:
NCCS functions under the Department of Telecommunications and is responsible for:
Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) is the certification scheme through which TEC Registration is granted.
When businesses refer to a TEC Registration or TEC Certificate, they are generally referring to successfully completing the MTCTE process and obtaining a Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
MTCTE offers two certification routes depending on the product category.
This scheme is applicable for products requiring comprehensive testing.
Under GCS:
Typical processing time: 40–45 working days
SCS is available for lower-risk telecom products.
Instead of full laboratory reports, applicants submit:
TEC may still request supporting test reports whenever required.
Typical processing time: 15–20 working days
Some telecom products also require ITSAR-based security certification, which is handled separately by NCCS whenever network security requirements apply.
The following entities can apply for TEC Registration:
Foreign OEMs cannot directly apply for MTCTE Certification.
They must appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) who will:
TEC Registration applies to various telecom and networking products, including:
Note: The list of notified products changes periodically as DoT releases new MTCTE phases. Always verify your product against the latest notified product list before applying.
Products such as general household appliances, industrial machinery, consumer electronics, and medical devices are generally outside MTCTE unless specifically notified.
This is the compulsory certification for notified telecom products.
Products are certified through:
Once approved, TEC issues a Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
For products outside mandatory requirements, TEC also provides voluntary certification to demonstrate additional compliance.
Confirms that equipment meets TEC's technical, quality, and safety standards for its product category.
Certifies compatibility with existing telecom interfaces and networks.
Verifies compliance with TEC's generic, interface, and related technical standards.
Applicable for innovative technologies, prototypes, and R&D developments, including technologies developed by C-DOT.
For GCS:
For SCS:
Additional OEM support documents may also be required during testing.
Create an account on the MTCTE Portal and upload all required documents.
Important: Once submitted, application details generally cannot be modified.
TEC reviews the application.
If documents are incomplete or incorrect, clarification or corrections will be requested.
Applicants provide:
Choose a TEC-approved Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) or an approved MRA laboratory.
Applicants:
After successful evaluation, TEC (or NCCS for security certification) issues the Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
Each certificate receives a unique number in the format:
MTCTE:XXXXXXXXX
Once certified, products must display:
This may be displayed through:
TEC charges administrative fees based on:
Since fee schedules are periodically revised, applicants should verify the latest fee structure on the official MTCTE Portal before applying.
Actual timelines may vary depending on documentation quality, testing requirements, and response time to TEC queries.
Obtaining TEC Certification offers several advantages:
Selling telecom products without mandatory TEC Certification may result in:
TEC and NCCS also have the authority to conduct:
Applicants commonly face delays due to:
(Useful for importers, OEMs, manufacturers & telecom businesses)
A Noida-based company named ApexNet Technologies was planning to import and sell routers in India. They applied for TEC Registration on their own, but while filling the application, they selected the wrong product category and also uploaded incomplete documents. Because of these mistakes, their application got delayed for several weeks, and their product launch was also affected.
Later, they took help from PSR Compliance. The team reviewed their application, corrected the product category, and helped them submit the missing and proper documents. After everything was fixed, the application moved smoothly and the TEC Certificate was approved without any further issues.
If you want to avoid mistakes and get faster approval:
PSR Compliance can help you with complete TEC Registration support
📞 8796104190📧 support@psrcompliance.com
TEC Registration is the certification issued after a telecom product successfully complies with MTCTE requirements and receives a Certificate of Conformity.
Yes. It is mandatory for all telecom products notified under the MTCTE scheme before they can be sold, imported, or deployed in India.
OEMs, importers, and dealers can apply. Foreign manufacturers must appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).
Non-compliance may lead to financial penalties, legal action, customs restrictions, certificate cancellation, and prohibition on product sales.
The fee depends on the product category, complexity, and certification route. Applicants should check the latest fee schedule on the official MTCTE portal before applying.
MTCTE Certification is mandatory for notified telecom equipment, whereas Voluntary Certification is optional and used to demonstrate additional quality, interface, or technology compliance.
No. While TEC handles most telecom equipment certification, NCCS is responsible for products requiring ITSAR-based security certification related to telecom network security.
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