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Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025 prescribes for Certificate of Conformity Assessment in respect of Telecommunication Equipment as defined in Telecommunications Act 2023.
Every person to which a notified standard applies, shall ensure that the details of such standard, including the Certificate of Conformity Assessment, is displayed in such manner as specified by the Appropriate Authority
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.
Click here to download MTCTE User Instructions.
Click here to download the flowchart for profile registration and fresh application under MTCTE.
Who Can Apply
Indian Original Equipment Manufacturer (Indian OEM) OR Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) of Foreign OEM.
Documents Required
Fees and Charges
Refer Annexure-C "Schedule of Fees" of MTCTE Procedure
Application Process
Statistics
List of Certified Equipments
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Policy / Circular / Presentation
Notifications23/03/2023
MTCTE procedure (ver 2.1/ Rel. May 2021) with amendment dated 19.12.2022 and 23.03.2023
Notifications04/05/2023
Exemption pertaining o parameters of Session Border Controller under MTCTE
Notifications13/04/2023
Classification of Family and Associated Models of Optical Fibre Cable under MTCTE
Notifications18/04/2023
Criteria for certification for Routers and LAN Switches and DWDM equipment having specialized test requirements under MTCTE
Notifications27/04/2023
Exemption pertaining to various parameters of Mobile Radio Trunking System under MTCTE
Notifications03/04/2023
Exemption pertaining to parameters of Precision Timing Protocol Grand Master Equipment and VHF UHF Radio System Equipment under MTCTE
Notifications22/05/2023
Revision of labeling Guidelines in MTCTE Procedure
Notifications22/05/2023
Exemption pertaining to ADSLx and VDSLx Interfaces under MTCTE
Notifications12/06/2023
Extension of mandatory Security testing of WiFi CPE and IP Router under MTCTE
Notifications14/06/2023
Exemption pertaining to parameters of Repeater for Cellular Network under MTCTE
Email: help.mtcte.tec@gov.in
Contact Number : 011 -23329117
Validity
10 Years
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, part codes of lower configuration card(s), if its higher configuration card(s) is/are tested or part codes of conformal-coated parts/chassis may be mentioned by the applicant in the ''Remarks'' column of the BoM file of a single-chassis product submitted for MTCTE Certification. A self-declaration in this respect may be submitted by the applicant that conformance to ER is not affected by this.
The test reports from the reputed Government Institutes such as IITs, IISc, CDOT, CDAC etc. and Government Labs of National Repute and Eminence are acceptable for the parameters for which the sufficient TEC designated labs are not available.
The text 'MTCTE : XXXXXXXXX' may be of Arial Font with size of text in proportion to TEC logo such that it is legible.
Yes, valid BIS certificate or Safety test report from BIS Recognised Lab(s) issued against the Safety test standard(s) as applicable in Essential Requirements (ERs) can be submitted. Download File
Labelling requirement is exempted for initial period of six months w.e.f. date from which testing and certifications of respective equipment in India is notified as mandatory or six months from the date of issue of MTCTE Certificate, whichever is later. Download File
5G Base Station and Microwave E-Band Radio are covered under MTCTE Phase-V that are mandatory for Certification w.e.f. 01.07.2024 vide Notification No. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/165 dated 23.06.2023.
Optical Fiber Cable ER is not applicable on connectorized cables (or patch cords)
For BTS, the Split Mode configuration can be addressed in family configuration provided in MTCTE Procedure.(This is now allowed as a variant for MW system has been added)
Faulty cards/ unit/ product for repair/maintenance purpose are not covered under MTCTE scheme provided its model number and serial number do not change.
MTCTE certification is not required in case of re-use/ relocation of dismantled product(s) provided its model number and serial number remain same.