Sarkari Yojana
Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme
About Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme
The “Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe” operates under the National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub, financially assisting SC/ST-owned Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) by reimbursing product testing expenses. Reimbursement covers testing done at NABL- or BIS-accredited laboratories, as well as other government-approved labs, easing the cost of quality testing and helping enterprises raise their product standards. It also strengthens market competitiveness by encouraging quality compliance and certification.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Business Entity
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must operate a micro or small-scale…
The applicant must operate a micro or small-scale industry.
The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste…
The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST).
The enterprise must be registered on the Udyam…
The enterprise must be registered on the Udyam portal or another valid registration platform recognized by the MSME Ministry.
Benefits Provided
Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Testing Fee Reimbursement
Testing Fee Reimbursement: Covers up to 80% of the testing fee, or ₹1,00,000/- (excluding GST), whichever is lower.
Coverage of Testing: Applies to testing of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products.
Multiple Claims Allowed: Enterprises may claim reimbursement several times within a financial year, within the overall limit.
Support for Certification: Assistance also extends to BIS licenses and certifications.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A self-certified copy of the UAM & GST…
A self-certified copy of the UAM & GST registration.
A self-certified copy of the PAN card, with…
A self-certified copy of the PAN card, with the SC/ST proprietor's PAN required for a proprietorship concern.
A self-certified caste certificate of the proprietor, all…
A self-certified caste certificate of the proprietor, all partners, or directors.
Shareholding details for a partnership/Pvt
Shareholding details for a partnership/Pvt. Ltd/LLP firm, needed to establish SC/ST MSE status (SC/ST entrepreneur shareholding above 51%), along with an attested Partnership Deed or Memorandum and Articles of Association for an LLP/Private Limited Company.
An attested or original, signed and stamped payment…
An attested or original, signed and stamped payment receipt and system-generated GST invoice for the total amount paid to the testing centre/laboratory.
A NABL/BIS-attested copy of the final testing report,…
A NABL/BIS-attested copy of the final testing report, signed and stamped, for every test the SC/ST MSE unit availed.
Proof of any amount already reimbursed by NSSHO/NSIC…
Proof of any amount already reimbursed by NSSHO/NSIC through PFMS under the scheme within the same financial year, if applicable.
A cancelled cheque of the enterprise's current account…
A cancelled cheque of the enterprise's current account from which the testing charges were debited.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Visit the official portal of the National SC-ST…
Visit the official portal of the National SC-ST Hub.
Click on the scheme's name, then click "Sign…
Click on the scheme's name, then click "Sign Up" and register with basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
Create a password to complete the registration
Create a password to complete the registration.
Log in using the registered credentials
Log in using the registered credentials.
Fill in the required details and submit the…
Fill in the required details and submit the application online.
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