Sarkari Yojana
Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs
About Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, working with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), runs the “Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs” since testing and certification of telecom equipment are essential for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs to gain acceptance in national and international markets — certified products build consumer trust and help drive business growth domestically and globally. To support these smaller players, the competent authority reimburses part of the testing and certification charges incurred under the mandatory/voluntary telecom certification scheme. Through this scheme, DoT reimburses part of the testing charges Start-ups and MSEs pay at Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC)-designated/recognized labs, or at NABL-accredited labs where no TEC-designated Conformity Assessment Body exists for a given test, along with certification charges under the mandatory/voluntary scheme. > Objectives:
- To reimburse part of the testing and certification charges Start-ups and MSEs incur in the telecom/ICT field, at TEC/National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS)-designated labs or NABL-accredited labs (where no TEC-designated CAB exists), under the mandatory/voluntary certification scheme.
- To sharpen Start-ups’/MSEs’ competence and build a supportive ecosystem for telecom product development, boosting their competitiveness domestically and in exports.
Duration of the Scheme:
- To kick-start the ecosystem, the scheme runs for two years from implementation, or until the allocated ₹25,00,00,000/- is fully used, whichever comes first.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Business Entity
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be a Start-up registered with…
The applicant must be a Start-up registered with DPIIT, Government of India.
Or the applicant must be a Micro or…
Or the applicant must be a Micro or Small Enterprise registered under the Ministry of MSME.
The applicant must be incorporated in India
The applicant must be incorporated in India.
Annual revenue must not have exceeded ₹5,00,00,000/- in…
Annual revenue must not have exceeded ₹5,00,00,000/- in any financial year since incorporation.
A Start-up applicant must not have raised more…
A Start-up applicant must not have raised more than ₹10,00,00,000/- in funding.
Benefits Provided
Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance:
Reimbursement rates are
Reimbursement rates are:
Start-ups: up to 75% of testing and certification charges
Micro Enterprises: up to 60% of testing and certification charges
Small Enterprises: up to 50% of testing and certification charges
Testing must be conducted at
Testing must be conducted at:
TEC/NCCS-designated or recognised labs; or
NABL-accredited labs, where no TEC-designated CAB is available.
Reimbursement is capped at ₹50,00,000/- per applicant over…
Reimbursement is capped at ₹50,00,000/- per applicant over the scheme's duration.
Conditions:
The product certificate (MTCTE/Voluntary Certification) must be issued after the scheme's implementation guidelines or notified date.
Reimbursement claims must be filed within 3 months of TEC issuing the product certificate.
Reimbursement covers only testing/certification under MTCTE or voluntary certification.
Control tests linked to product R&D are not reimbursed.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Certificate of incorporation
Certificate of incorporation
Annual audited financial statements since incorporation
Annual audited financial statements since incorporation
DPIIT registration certificate (Start-ups) or Udyam registration certificate…
DPIIT registration certificate (Start-ups) or Udyam registration certificate (MSEs)
Lab's TEC/NCCS designation certificate or NABL accreditation certificate
Lab's TEC/NCCS designation certificate or NABL accreditation certificate
Test reports and product certificate (MTCTE/Voluntary Certification)
Test reports and product certificate (MTCTE/Voluntary Certification)
Invoice/receipt from the testing lab
Invoice/receipt from the testing lab
Payment receipt for certification fees paid to TEC/the…
Payment receipt for certification fees paid to TEC/the certification body
Undertaking on revenue, funding limits, and no duplicate…
Undertaking on revenue, funding limits, and no duplicate claims
Bank account details with a cancelled cheque
Bank account details with a cancelled cheque
Self-declaration confirming no reimbursement from other schemes
Self-declaration confirming no reimbursement from other schemes
PAN card
PAN card
Any other required document
Any other required document
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs through the online application process outlined below.
Applications for reimbursement of testing and certification charges…
Applications for reimbursement of testing and certification charges are submitted through the online portal https://tec.gov.in/tcrs.
Submit the application online along with these essential…
Submit the application online along with these essential documents:
Certificate of Incorporation
Annual audited financial statements since incorporation
DPIIT or Udyam Registration Certificate, as applicable
Lab's TEC/NCCS Designation Certificate or NABL Accreditation Certificate, as applicable
Test reports and product certificate (MTCTE/Voluntary Certification)
Invoice/receipt from the TEC/NCCS-designated or NABL-accredited lab
Payment receipt for certification fees paid to TEC/CB
An undertaking confirming annual revenue hasn't crossed ₹5 crore in any financial year since incorporation, and funds raised haven't exceeded ₹10 crore
Bank account details with a cancelled cheque copy
Self-declaration confirming no reimbursement has been received under any other government scheme for the same testing/certification charges
Copy of PAN card
Any other required document
Applications follow the process/format set out in Annexure-I
Applications follow the process/format set out in Annexure-I.
Notes:
Submit the application online before the prescribed quarterly deadline.
Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCOE) screen the application for completeness.
Eligible applications go to the Technical Evaluation Committee for evaluation and due diligence.
Recommendations then go to the Administrative Committee for approval.
Final approval rests with the competent authority.
Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) releases funds to TCOE.
TCOE disburses the reimbursement to the applicant within 7 days.
Objectives
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Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- The applicant will not be eligible for reimbursement of testing related to product research and development (R&D).
- The applicant should not have received reimbursement for the same testing/certification from any other government scheme.
Official Application & Website
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