{"id":5094,"date":"2026-03-25T07:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T07:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/?p=5094"},"modified":"2026-05-26T03:38:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T03:38:31","slug":"cost-to-apply-for-india-type-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/r\/5094\/cost-to-apply-for-india-type-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to Apply for India Type Approval?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cost is always a key consideration in any application process. Therefore, it&#8217;s important to understand the cost to apply for India type approval from the outset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The certification process in India varies depending on the type of certification you&#8217;re pursuing. There are two types of certification in India for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products: WPC ETA and TEC MTCTE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing the cost to apply for India type approval will help you plan your budget. Knowing this from the outset will make it easier to accurately estimate expenses and allocate funds effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulations in India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fees for applying for Indian type approval are not without basis. For WPC ETA certification, the application fees are listed on the official website of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, for TEC MTCTE certification, they are listed in the Procedure for Mandatory Testing &amp; Certification of Telecommunication Equipment. This document provides information on all the different fee schedules and product fee groups. The list of product fee groups is in Annexure-A, while the fee schedule is in Annexure-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different Certification Type, Different Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sebelum mengetahui cost to apply for India type approval, Anda perlu mengetahui bahwa ada beberapa jenis sertifikasi yang berbeda. Ada dua jenis sertifikasi untuk product ICT: WPC ETA dan TEC MTCTE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeis sertifikasi yang berbeda memiliki biaya yang berbeda pula. Selain itu,<a href=\"https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/r\/5020\/document-requirements-for-india-type-approval\/\"> document requirements for India type approval<\/a> juga akan berbeda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. WPC ETA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abbreviation: <\/strong>Wireless Planning &amp; Coordination (WPC) Equipment Type Approval (ETA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structure: <\/strong>Part of the Department of Telecommunications, which falls under the Ministry of Communications of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Products requiring certification: <\/strong>Products operating in license-exempt frequency bands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scheme: <\/strong>No scheme type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fee: <\/strong>Only one fee, no specific fee breakdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. TEC MTCTE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abbreviation:<\/strong> Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) and Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structure: <\/strong>An authority under the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Products requiring certification: <\/strong>Telecommunication products directly connected to the telecommunications network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scheme: <\/strong>There are two types of schemes: the Simplified Certification Scheme (SCS) and the General Certification Scheme (GCS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fee: <\/strong>There is a schedule of fees: the administrative fee, certificate modification fee, certificate renewal fee, testing fee, and fee for contravention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of Products for TEC MTCTE Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following is a list of equipment under the Simplified Certification Scheme (SCS) and General Certification Scheme (GCS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. List of Equipment under SCS of MTCTE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Name of Equipment<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ER No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Product Fee Group<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>2- Wire Telephone Equipment<\/td><td>TEC1835YYMM*<\/td><td>A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Conferencing Equipment<\/td><td>TEC1266YYMM<\/td><td>A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Cordless Telephone<\/td><td>TEC1267YYMM<\/td><td>A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>G3 FAX Machine<\/td><td>TEC1329YYMM<\/td><td>A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>ISDN Customer Premises Equipment<\/td><td>TEC6473YYMM<\/td><td>A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Modem<\/td><td>TEC1663YYMM<\/td><td>A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Equipment Operating in 2.4GHz and 5GHz Frequency Bands<\/td><td>TEC5943YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>PON Family of Broadband Equipment<\/td><td>TEC1476YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Private Automatic Branch Exchange<\/td><td>TEC6729YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Converged Multiservice Application Access Equipment<\/td><td>TEC1011YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>DSL Equipment<\/td><td>TEC1375YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>End point device for Environmental Monitoring<\/td><td>TEC2373YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Feedback Device<\/td><td>TEC2323YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Hypervisor<\/td><td>TEC3003YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>IoT Gateway<\/td><td>TEC2449YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>IP Multimedia Conferencing Equipment<\/td><td>TEC3462YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>IP Terminal<\/td><td>TEC6747YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>Radio Broadcast Receivers<\/td><td>TEC5001YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>Smart Electricity meter<\/td><td>TEC2836YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>Tracking Device<\/td><td>TEC2873YYMM<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>LAN Switch<\/td><td>TEC3794YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>Router<\/td><td>TEC3768YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>Transmission Terminal Equipment-1<\/td><td>TEC7883YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>5G Core<\/td><td>TEC4018YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>Cell Broadcast Centre<\/td><td>TEC4003YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>EIR<\/td><td>TEC4015YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<\/td><td>GMLC<\/td><td>TEC4006YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28<\/td><td>HLR AUC HSS<\/td><td>TEC4005YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29<\/td><td>Infiniband Switch<\/td><td>TEC3001YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30<\/td><td>IP Security Equipment<\/td><td>TEC3473YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31<\/td><td>Media Gateway<\/td><td>TEC6649YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32<\/td><td>Mobility Management Entity<\/td><td>TEC4007YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>33<\/td><td>MSC or MSC-S or GMSC or GMSC-S, including VLR<\/td><td>TEC4009YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>34<\/td><td>OMC, EMS, NMS, or OSS<\/td><td>TEC4012YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35<\/td><td>Optical Fibers (Single Mode)<\/td><td>TEC7011YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>36<\/td><td>Optical Fibre Cable<\/td><td>TEC7002YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>37<\/td><td>OTA and DM or FOTA<\/td><td>TEC4010YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>38<\/td><td>Precision Timing Protocol Grand Master Equipment<\/td><td>TEC3787YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>39<\/td><td>SCP<\/td><td>TEC4011YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>40<\/td><td>Session Border Controller<\/td><td>TEC6722YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>41<\/td><td>SGSN or GGSN<\/td><td>TEC4008YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>42<\/td><td>S-GW or P-GW<\/td><td>TEC4013YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>43<\/td><td>SIM<\/td><td>TEC4016YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>44<\/td><td>SMSC<\/td><td>TEC4014YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>45<\/td><td>Soft Switch<\/td><td>TEC6779YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>46<\/td><td>Transmission Terminal Equipment-2<\/td><td>TEC7012YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>47<\/td><td>Signalling Gateway<\/td><td>TEC6749YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>48<\/td><td>SMLC or eSMLC<\/td><td>TEC4017YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. List of Equipment under GCS of MTCTE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Name of Equipment<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ER No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Product Fee Group<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Base Station for Cellular Network<\/td><td>TEC4272YYMM*<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G<\/td><td>TEC4273YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>BSC RNC<\/td><td>TEC4004YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>E-band Fixed Radio Relay Systems<\/td><td>TEC5643YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>HF Radio<\/td><td>TEC5437YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Mobile Radio Trunking System Equipment<\/td><td>TEC5678YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>PTP PMP Microwave Fixed Radio Systems<\/td><td>TEC5642YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Repeater for Cellular Network<\/td><td>TEC4778YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Satellite Communication Equipment<\/td><td>TEC5728YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>VHF UHF Radio System Equipment<\/td><td>TEC5843YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Compact Cellular Network<\/td><td>TEC4227YYMM<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost to Apply for India Type Approval<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Apply-for-India-Type-Approval-2.webp\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Apply for India Type Approval 2\" class=\"wp-image-5096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Apply-for-India-Type-Approval-2.webp 1200w, https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Apply-for-India-Type-Approval-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Apply-for-India-Type-Approval-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Apply-for-India-Type-Approval-2-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost to apply for India type approval that we will display is the official fee listed on each official website. For WPC ETA certification, you can check on the official DoT website: https:\/\/eservices.dot.gov.in\/equipment-type-approval-eta#fee-charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For TEC MTCTE certification, you can check the Procedure for Mandatory Testing &amp; Certification of Telecommunication Equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We reviewed these fees in March 2026. If there are any changes after that, we will try to adjust them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Cost to apply for WPC ETA certification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost to apply for India Type Approval in WPC ETA certification is quite simple. There is no schedule of fees listed. As we know, there is no <a href=\"https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/r\/5079\/validity-period-of-india-type-approval\/\">validity period for India type approval <\/a>for this type of certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means the certificate is valid forever. There are no renewal fees required. If there are modifications to the radio frequency (RF) specifications, the same fee will be charged as for the initial application. You only need to pay Rs. 10.000 for each certification application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Cost to apply for TEC MTCTE certification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost to apply for India Type Approval in TEC MTCTE certification has a schedule of fees. The fee we will list is the schedule of administrative fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Group of Equipment<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Administrative Fee (\u20b9)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">A<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10.000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">B<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20.000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">C<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30.000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">50.000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Marketing After Certificate Issuance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After all document submissions and payments have been completed, those who pass the evaluation will immediately receive their certificates. Generally, in many countries, the issuance of a certificate does not mean the product is immediately marketable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are labeling requirements. Similarly, in India, labeling is mandatory after the certificate is issued. Labeling is mandatory for TEC MTCTE certification, while labeling is not required for WPC ETA certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more detailed requirements, you can refer to our previous article on <a href=\"https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/r\/5088\/label-requirements-for-india-type-approval\/\">label requirements for India type approval<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s everything you need to know about the cost to apply for India type approval. Knowing this from the start will certainly help you better plan your certification budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basically, applying for India type approval requires a fee that depends on the type of certification selected. For ITC products, there are two options: WPC ETA and TEC MTCTE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Issues related to the cost to apply for India type approval can cause delays in marketing your product. Therefore, contact Dimulti first for a consultation so that all your RF type approval issues can be resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you use our service, we will cover all certification application costs upfront. You can pay the full amount only after the certificate is issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This way, you can focus on product development or other needs. Leave the certification process to us until the certification is issued. RF type approval issues will be resolved effectively and efficiently, right?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cost is always a key consideration in any application process. 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