TEC/MTCTE Approval in India

TEC (Telecommunication Engineering Centre) is the technical arm of the DoT responsible for defining Generic Requirements (GRs), Interface Requirements (IRs), and Service Requirements (SRs) for telecom equipment. TEC approval ensures that:

1. ) Products are safe for users.

2. ) Equipment does not interfere with telecom networks.

3. ) Products comply with Indian and international standards.

Under the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2017, all telecom products must undergo Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) before use, import, or sale in India.

Currently, 74 categories of products including routers, switches, IoT devices, base stations, and smart meters fall under MTCTE. Products are tested in TEC-designated labs, and only compliant equipment receives a TEC certificate with a unique registration number.

Objectives of MTCTE

1. ) Ensure network safety & interoperability

2. ) Protect end-users from unsafe equipment

3. ) Regulate RF emissions & interference levels

4. ) Align with global telecom standards

TEC offers different certification schemes under MTCTE:

1. ) Mandatory TEC Certification – Required for listed telecom equipment (via GCS or SCS schemes).

1(a). ) GCS (General Certification Scheme): Involves detailed testing, compliance reports, and takes ~40–45 working days.

1(b). ) SCS (Simplified Certification Scheme): Requires self-declaration of conformity (SDoC) with a shorter timeline of ~15–20 working days.

2. ) Voluntary TEC Certification – For manufacturers who want additional credibility even if their products are not mandatory under MTCTE.

3. ) Voluntary Security Certification – Focused on cyber security, encryption, and data protection features in telecom products.

4. ) CAS/SMS Certification – Required for Content Access Systems (CAS) and Subscriber Management Systems (SMS) used by broadcasters, DTH, and cable operators.

Step 1: Portal Registration – Register on the MTCTE portal and submit company & factory details.

Step 2: Product Selection – Choose product category, variants, and interfaces.

Step 3: BoM Upload & Approval –Submit Bill of Materials (BoM) for TEC review.

Step 4: Fee Payment –Pay administrative and evaluation fees.

Step 5: Product Testing – Send product samples to TEC-approved labs for EMI/EMC, safety, and performance testing.

Step 6: Report Submission – Upload test reports and compliance documents.

Step 7: Evaluation – TEC reviews documents, communicates deficiencies if any.

Step 8: Certification – TEC issues the certificate upon compliance.

1. ) Company Registration Certificate

2. ) PAN & GST details

3. ) Articles of Association (AoA) & Memorandum of Association (MoA)

4. ) Authorization Letter (for Indian Representative, if OEM is foreign)

5. ) Technical Specifications & BoM

6. ) Test Reports from accredited labs

7. ) Trademark Certificate (if applicable)

1. Mandatory Certification: 45–60 Days*

2. Voluntary Certification: 20–30 Days*

3. Voluntary Security Certification: 60–90 Days*

4. CAS/SMS Certification: 90–120 Days*

Some key products requiring TEC certification include:

1. ) Routers, LAN Switches, Firewalls

2. ) Base Stations (4G/5G)

3. ) Optical Fibre Equipment

4. ) IoT Gateways & Smart Meters

5. ) Transmission Terminal Equipment

6. ) WLAN Controllers & Repeater Devices

(Full list available on TEC official portal)

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If you manufacture or import telecom products in India, TEC certification is mandatory. Don’t let complex procedures slow you down — let Standphill India guide you through every step.

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