TEC Certification: Mandatory Telecom Equipment Approval in India
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) mandates certification for telecom equipment before sale, import, or usage in India.
TEC certification ensures compliance with national safety and quality standards. The process includes Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) and CSC certification schemes.
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Standards Compliance
Assures telecom devices meet Indian and global safety benchmarks.
Network Protection
Prevents equipment-induced disruptions in telecom infrastructure.
Market Legality
Facilitates lawful sale, import, and manufacturing under the Indian Telegraph Rules, 2017.
Customer Trust
Boosts product reliability and consumer confidence.
Who Needs to Register?
Regulatory Compliance
Meets Essential Requirements (ER) for safe and lawful operation in Indian networks.
Brand Credibility
Strengthens stakeholder confidence through verified safety and performance.
Fair Competition
Ensures a level playing field for all market participants via uniform compliance norms.
Wider Market Access
Enables legal entry and distribution across Indian telecom markets.
How To File It Online?
Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure your response is submitted correctly
File Application
Submit your TEC application online or offline. No edits allowed post-submission.
Document Scrutiny
TEC verifies all documents; discrepancies must be corrected.
Provide Variant Details
Include model information, datasheets, BoM, and manufacturing location.
Pay Fees
Administrative and evaluation fees depend on product complexity.
Select CAB
Choose a TEC-designated Conformity Assessment Body for lab testing.
Testing & Approval
CAB conducts product testing; TEC issues certificate upon approval.
Deadlines & Penalties
Avoid late fees by submitting on time
Penalty for Late Filing
- Application form with technical details
- Test reports from TEC-accredited labs
- Compliance declarations and authorization letters
- BoM, manuals, circuit/PCB diagrams
- Company registration proof
- ISO 9001 certification
- Trademark registration (if applicable)
- Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) documents for foreign OEMs
Consequences of Non-Compliance
- Fines and legal penalties for non-compliance
- Loss of license or market access
- Heightened regulatory scrutiny
- Product recall or blacklisting
1Who Must Apply for TEC Certification?
- Indian telecom equipment manufacturers
- Foreign OEMs via an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR)
- Importers and dealers of notified telecom devices
- Entities using telecom devices under Indian Telegraph Rules, 2017
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Type Approval
Certification for compliance with Generic Requirements (GR) related to telecom product safety.
Interface Approval
Approval for interoperability with Indian telecom networks as per Interface Requirements (IR).
Technology Approval
Issued for prototypes or emerging technologies like C-DoT innovations meeting GR standards.
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