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Mandatory Testing & Certification Of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE)

Mandatory Testing & Certification Of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE)

Any telegraph which is used or capable of being used with any telegraph established, maintained or worked under the license granted by the Central Government, shall have to undergo prior mandatory testing and certification in respect of parameters as determined by the telegraph authority from time to time.
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Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications has notified “Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules” in Gazette of India vide G.S.R. 1131(E) PART XI on 5th September 2017 which prescribes for Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment. Any telegraph which is used or capable of being used with any telegraph established, maintained or worked under the license granted by the Central Government in accordance with the provisions of section 4 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), shall have to undergo prior mandatory testing and certification in respect of parameters as determined by the telegraph authority from time to time.

Objectives of MTCTE


I. that any Telecom Equipment does not degrade performance of existing network to which it is connected;
II. safety of the end–users;
III. protection of users and general public by ensuring that radio frequency emissions from equipment do not exceed prescribed standards;
IV. that telecom equipment complies with the relevant national and international regulatory standards and requirements.

The testing and certification envisaged in Amended MTCTE Procedure v3.0 (TEC 93009:2024) ensures that the equipment meets all TEC prescribed Essential Requirements. The quality and reliability of equipment is not part of this procedure, hence, the same is not guaranteed through this certification. OEMs / dealers themselves will be responsible for necessary quality and reliability criteria claimed by them. Any equipment to be used in the network of Licensed Telecom Service Providers/ Internet Service Providers/Virtual Network Operators etc. may have to undergo additional tests as specified in License.

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10 Years

User Manual
A comprehensive user manuals are available for applicants.
Testing and Certification Procedure v3.0 (TEC 93009:2024) 1.53 MB
MTCTE User Instructions v3.0 (TEC 93019:2024) 4.26 MB
MTCTE Flow Chart 789.08 KB
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Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer the ER of Equipment operating in 2.4 and 5GHz. The pages No. 2 of the ER provides the list of product variants covered by the ER. The same is reproduced below: 1. PTP PMP Wireless Access Equipment 2.4 or 5 GHz 2. Wifi Access Points and CPE 3. WLAN Controller Equipment

The essential parameters mentioned in the ERs are to be complied mandatorily. No exemption to essential parameters is considered.

Yes.

The products notified under MTCTE are communicated to Customs authorities. In addition, a copy of all the MTCTE Certificates are also uploaded to the customs portal for their reference.

Please refer to the MTCTE Procedure.

MTCTE Certificate is issued specific to Model.

Please refer Clause 5.3 and “Annexure B” of the MTCTE Procedure.

No. Generally, sub-contracting by a designated CAB is not allowed. In exceptional cases of breakdown of testing facilities, the designated CAB is allowed to get the same tests done through other designated CAB with prior consent of customer.

Please refer to the Clause 4.0 “Scope of Certification” of MTCTE Procedure.

Any information/clarification required for evaluation of test reports will be specifically asked by the concerned evaluator online on portal through Dialogue module or through email. Further applicant may also upload any additional information related to product testing along-with test reports as multiple uploads are allowed in that.

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