TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING CENTRE (TEC)

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INTRODUCTION

TEC: Since the early 2000s, the telecom industry has been swept up in fast liberalization and innovation. Companies in the telecommunications business send data around the globe in the form of words, voice, audio, or video. The three basic sub-sectors of telecommunications are telecom equipment, telecom services, and wireless communication.

In the 1830s, the first mechanical gadget Telegraph was invented with its invention telecommunication industry began. With the advancement of the technology, telecommunication sector has progressed. In order to maintain the progress of the telecom sector, the government of India in 1991 started a new department TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING CENTRE under which standards are developed for the telecommunication sector and ensure the world-class network and the seamless connectivity of individual networks.

A TEC certificate is required for telecom equipment dealers to import, manufacture, and sell such equipment. The Telecommunication Engineering Centre issues this TEC certificate after the telecom equipment undergoes testing under the MTCTE (Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment) scheme.

You'll receive a unique registration number once you complete the TEC Registration process. This number serves as your equipment's unique identifier. You can prominently display this certification on your product to assure customers of its authenticity and compliance.

What is TEC Approval | TEC Certificate Full Form?

TEC stands for Telecommunication Engineering Centre. TEC assists the Government of India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in the development and implementation of different standards and policies for the safe and secure use of emerging technologies in telecommunications. TEC India has published specifications for telecom equipment quality measures. Generic Requirements (GRs), Interface Requirements (IRs), and Service Requirements (SR) are the three types of specifications.

TYPES OF VOLUNTARY TESTING CERTIFICATION

TEC India is responsible to issue various approvals such as Interface Approvals, Certificate of Approvals, Service Approvals and Type Approvals. This certification scheme is totally based on the type of products and interface technical related standards. Certification is totally based on the testing parameters and as per the conditions mentioned in the Technical standards.

Type Approval - Type Approval is the process of testing and certifying a telecom product in accordance with TEC's Test Schedule & Test Procedure (TSTP) for compliance to the Standard for Products/Equipment (erroneously known as the product's Generic Requirement (GR)). Testing is on-site at the OEMs premises or in a lab environment. EMC, Safety, Environmental Testing etc. from ILAC signatory accredited labs test reports are also accepted.

Interface Approval - Interface Approval is the process of testing and certifying a telecom product in accordance with TEC's Test Schedule & Test Procedure (TSTP) for compliance with the Standard for Products/Equipment (erroneously known as the product's Interface Requirement (IR)). Testing is on-site at the OEMs premises or in a lab environment. EMC, Safety, Environmental Testing etc. from ILAC signatory accredited labs test reports are also accepted. License requirements, Government agencies, or service providers may require Interface Approval as mandatory certification.

Certificate of Approval - The process of testing and certifying a telecom product according to the manufacturer's criteria is known as Certificate of Approval (CoA). Only when TEC does not have a Generic or Interface Requirement for the product is this certificate issued. Testing is on-site at the OEMs premises or in lab environment. EMC, Safety, Environmental Testing etc. from ILAC signatory accredited labs test reports are also accepted.

Technology Approval - The process of testing and certification of a prototype of a telecom product developed by C-DoT or other R&D organizations is known as technology approval. Technology Approval is granted in accordance with the product's associated standard, formerly known as the Generic Requirement (GR) provided by TEC. Testing is on-site at the OEMs premises or in a lab environment. EMC, Safety, Environmental Testing etc. from ILAC signatory accredited labs test reports are also accepted.

PRODUCTS UNDER TEC Approval

HF Radio

IP Multi Media Conferencing Equipment

IP Security Equipment

LAN Switch

GPON

Media Gateway

Mobile Radio Trunking System

Optical Fibre (Single Mode)

Point Of Sales Devices

Repeater For Cellular Network

SoftSwitch

Media Converter

Smart Electricity Meter

Router

PON Family of Broadband Equipment

Session Border Controller

Wifi Access Point

2 - Wire Telephone

Transmission Terminal Equipment DWDM DXC

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MANDATORY TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF TELECOM EQUIPMENT (MTCTE)

Every telecom equipment must undergo mandatory testing and certification prior to sale, import, or usage in India, according to the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2017. The testing is to be carried out for conformance to Essential Requirements (ER) for the equipment, by Indian Accredited Labs designated by TEC and based upon their test reports; a TEC certificate shall be issued by Telecommunication Engineering Centre.

PRODUCTS COVERED UNDER Phase I of MTCTE:

Starting from 1 October 2019, it became compulsory for manufacturers or importers of telecom equipment covered under MTCTE Phase l to obtain TEC certification for their product. MTCTE Phase 1 covered a wide range of products, including mobile phones, telephones, fax machines, modems, wireless devices, satellite communication equipment, and more. List Of Products (Essential Requirements) Covered Under Phase-l of MTCTE are:

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	Key Telephone System	SCS
8.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	Key Telephone Systems with proprietary interface	SCS
9.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	NSD or ISD Payphone	SCS
10.	2- Wire Telephone Equipment	Terminals for connecting to PSTN	SCS
11.	G3 Fax Machine	FAX machine with handset	SCS
12.	G3 Fax Machine	FAX machine without handset	SCS
13.	Modem	V.90 or V.92 or V.21 to V.34 Modem	SCS
14.	Cordless Telephone	Cordless Telephone	SCS
15.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	ISDN Gateway	SCS
16.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	ISDN NT-1 Network Termination	SCS
17.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	ISDN Terminal	SCS
18.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	ISDN Terminal Adapter	SCS
19.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	Multipoint Conferencing Server	SCS
20.	ISDN Customer Premises Equipment	PC card based ISDN Terminal	SCS
21.	Private Automatic Branch Exchange	Private Automatic Branch Exchange	SCS

PRODUCTS COVERED UNDER Phase II of MTCTE:

Effective from 1 October 2020, it is mandatory to obtain TEC certification for the products covered under MTCTE Phase 2 before selling them in India. Phase 2 of the MTCTE scheme encompassed a wide range of telecom equipment, including routers, switches, network interface devices, optical transport equipment, and more. List Of Products (Essential Requirements) Covered Under Phase-ll of MTCTE are:

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 from 1 October 2023, manufacturers or importers of 10 specific telecom products will be obligated to obtain certification before selling them in India. Additionally, starting from 1 January 2024, an additional 14 products will come under the mandatory certification requirement.

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 date of mandatory certification for products covered under MTCTE Phase lV varies, with some products requiring mandatory TEC certification from 1 October 2023, while others will need certification starting from 1 January 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:

In accordance with the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules 2017, pertaining to the Mandatory Testing & Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) regime, the acceptance of applications for Phase-V on the MTCTE portal will commence from July 1, 2023. Furthermore, certification for Phase-V products (ERs) becomes mandatory 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

Additionally, for products (ERs) falling under Phase-V, test reports issued by labs accredited by International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) signatories from non-border sharing countries for technical parameters only will be accepted up to June 30, 2024.

List of proposed products/EPRs under Phase-V of MTCTE with ILAC report acceptance (wherever applicable) up to 30.06.2024 from non-border sharing countries for technical parameters only

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

For products covered under the MTCTE regime, test reports/results issued by foreign labs accredited by ILAC signatories from non-border sharing countries, specifically for technical parameters only, will have a validity of up to two years from the date of submission.

Check the complete list of products covered by MTCTE in different Phases with the Mandatory date of certification of product under MTCTE Click Here

ALSO READ: Notification on TEC Re-categorization and Fee Reduction under MTCTE Regime

Latest Government Notification

Exempted Product List

The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) under the Department of Telecommunication has issued a notification on 08/01/2024, announcing the exemption of certain products from the mandatory TEC Certification list. A broad exemption from submitting test reports for specified test parameters/interfaces related to various Essential Requirements (ERs) under MTCTE has been extended until June 30, 2024, or until further notice. Check the exempted products list, Click Here

Wire Telephone Equipment

Private Automobile Branch Exchange

G3 Fax Machine

Cordless Telephone

ISDN Customer Premises Equipment

Modem

REQUIREMENTS

Authorized Signatory from Authorized Indian Company.
In case of Foreign OEM: Foreign OEM needs to appoint an Indian Company to act as Representative for the MTCTE certification procedure. MoU between foreign OEM and Indian Representative.
In the case of Indian Manufacturer: Manufacturer based in India needs to provide their legal documents for the registration on the portal.
Product with Valid Test report from Indian labs approved by TEC.
Brand / Trademark Details.
Company Registration.

How to Get TEC Certification in India?

Process of TEC Certification: Mandatory Testing & Certification of Telecommunication Equipments

Online portal generation on MTCTE portal: Applicant needs to register on MTCTE portal for login credentials.
Application submission with all relevant documents: The applicant may register online and fill all information and upload relevant documents on the MTCTE portal. The documents cannot be changed once they have been submitted.
Scrutiny of application: TEC will evaluate the documents, and any document deficiencies will be communicated to the applicant. After correcting any deficiencies, the applicant's registration will be accepted; after that, the applicant will be able to submit applications for testing/certification.
Application submission for testing/certification: Applicant must select the product to be certified, its variant details, and information about available interfaces and accompanying models, if appropriate, and upload the BoM and datasheet of equipment to the portal. Applicant must also submit the manufacturing location(s) of the Telecom / ICT Equipment under certification and contact information for the location.
Payment of fee: After application submission, the applicant will be shown the applicable certification scheme, ER, and fee payable. Applicant must pay the testing fee.
Testing of product: Applicant can select CAB as per his choice on MTCTE portal's testing section. Telecom/ICT equipment must be tested in a designated or recognized Conformity Assessment Bodies (CAB) of an MRA partner country.
Submission of test report: Applicant must get his product tested at CAB and upload test report. The applicant must submit a summary of the test reports together with the test results, upload the test reports, and accept an online undertaking about the correctness of the uploaded documents/reports.
Scrutiny of test report: The submitted test results will be reviewed, and a certificate will be granted if the equipment is found to be compliant.
Grant of certificate: TEC grant certificate if they are satisfied with all test reports and equipment per specified standard.

DOCUMENT REQUIRED FOR MANDATORY TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Company Registration document
Authorization Letter issued by the company (Indian OEM and AIR in case of Foreign OEM) authorizing for MTCTE related responsibilities.
Either Director or CS duly signs the company's Articles of Association (AoA).
The company's Memorandum of Association (MoA) duly signed by either Director or Company Secretary as per the norms.
The company's latest available Shareholding pattern indicates the board of members/shareholders.
MoU between foreign OEM and Indian representative (AIR) for sale and support of the product in India, and
Authorizing the AIR for discharging MTCTE related responsibilities.

Note: Authorized Indian representative looking for TEC Certificate Apply should follow TEC procedure for the Mandatory Testing and Certification for Telecom Equipment.

Timeline

Certification procedure may take 60 Days. It may be vary depending on product category, test required and so on.

TEC Registration Certificate Cost for Equipment

To obtain a TEC Certificate for different equipment, you can easily get TEC Certificate by paying the fee.

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/-

Guideline for MTCTE

HOW ALEPH INDIA CAN HELP YOU TO GET A TEC CERTIFICATE?

If you're a manufacturer seeking TEC Certification service to obtain TEC Registration for your telecom product, Aleph INDIA, a leading TEC Certification consultant, is here to assist you. Since 2013, we've been offering comprehensive solutions for product certification to manufacturers in India and abroad.

Our expertise extends to a variety of products, including telecom equipment, and we specialize in helping you navigate the TEC Certification process. With our guidance and support, you can ensure that your telecom product meets all the required standards and receives the necessary TEC Certificate.

Aleph INDIA's services go beyond TEC Registration service. We also provide a wide range of technical and regulatory compliance services, including product testing, technical training, and auditing, all aimed at helping industries achieve higher productivity and maintain quality standards.

Trust Aleph INDIA to be your partner in applying for the TEC Certificate for your telecom product, ensuring it meets the necessary quality and safety criteria for the Indian market.

frequently asked questions (FAQ)

TEC is a telecommunication Engineering Centre that develops the standards for the telecommunication sector for the safety of end-user.

TEC Certification is like a mark of approval for telecom products, ensuring they are good quality and safe to use in India. This certification process checks that these products meet the specific standards required, ensuring that people in India can rely on high-quality and safe telecom equipment.

Field evaluation of products and Systems
National Fundamental Plans
Support to DoT on technology issues
Testing & Certification of Telecom products

BoM means Bill of Material, and is a file containing details of all major modules/ components of the model being offered for testing. In case of an application for certification of multiple models, the BoM shall include such details of all models.

Designated Conformance Assessment Body' or 'Conformance Assessment Body (CAB)' means a test laboratory designated by TEC for testing of telecom equipment against specified Essential Requirements.

Safety of end-user
that any telecom equipment linked to an existing network does not harm its performance
By ensuring that radio frequency emissions from equipment do not exceed authorized levels, users and the general public is protected.

Entire paper work related to the Certification.
Liaison with TEC authority which includes detailed Application preparation, submission, replying to time to time queries providing clarifications.
Sending pre-registration request and documentation.
Testing of Telecom Equipment from TEC Designated labs.
Online submission of Documents.
Online submission of Fee.
Hard Copy Submission of all docs to TEC authority.
Multiple visits to TEC authority, Agreement Documents signing.
Time to time miscellaneous/incidental works throughout the certificate granting process.
Complete solution for TEC-MTCTE realted queries with the help of highly experienced professional team.

Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) is an Indian Authority responsible for the Certification of Telecommunication Equipments. TEC Certification is mandatory to manufacture, import or sell Telecom equipments in India. Any Manufacturer or Importer of Telecommunication Equipments must obtain a TEC Certificate from TEC India, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India.

A TEC Certificate Number is an unique ID obtained after the certification which can be used on the equipments to assure the consumers that the product follows the necessary specifications.

The cost of TEC Registration includes Testing fees, Professional Charges, Government Charges, and so on. To know more about the TEC registration fee, Contact us at +91 9990136656.

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