TEC MTCTE Certification
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) is the technical authority under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, responsible for certifying telecom equipment as per the MTCTE (Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment) regulations.
As per the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2017, all telecom equipment must undergo testing and certification before it can be sold, imported, or used in India.
Functions of TEC
- Formulates specifications: GRs (Generic Requirements), IRs (Interface Requirements), SRs (Service Requirements)
- Issues: Interface Approvals, Type Approvals, Certificates
- Coordinates with international bodies like ITU, APT, ETSI for standardization
- Provides technical advice to DoT, TRAI, and TDSAT
- Supports policy-making and R&D through collaboration with C-DOT and multilateral agencies
What is MTCTE?
The MTCTE Scheme mandates prior certification of any telecommunication equipment capable of being connected with a licensed telecom network in India. The certification is based on Essential Requirements (ERs) defined by TEC for each product category.
Objectives of MTCTE
- Ensure safety, interoperability, and quality of telecom equipment
- Prevent degradation of telecom networks
- Promote compliance with Indian and international standards
- Protect end-users from non-compliant or substandard products
Who Must Comply?
- OEMs (Domestic or Foreign): Before sale/import in India
- Sellers/Importers: Before offering to customers
- Licensees: Before installing equipment in their networks
Validity of Certification
- Regular Certificate: 10 Years
- Provisional Certificate: 2 Years
Essential Requirements (ERs)
Under MTCTE, TEC formulates ERs through the Mandatory Testing Consultative Forum (MATCOF) involving:
- OEMs
- Labs (CABs)
- Telecom Service Providers (TSPs)
- Industry Associations
211+ product variants have been notified across 6 phases of MTCTE so far.
Documents Required
- Technical details and datasheet
- Manufacturer and applicant information
- Test reports (if available)
- Proof of Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) for foreign OEMs
All applications must be submitted via the TEC MTCTE Portal.
How ASC Group Supports You
We provide complete, end-to-end support for TEC MTCTE certification, including:
- Identification of applicable ERs
- Coordination with TEC-designated labs
- Technical documentation preparation
- MTCTE portal filing and follow-up
- Submission and compliance management
- Support for ILAC/NABL test reports (where acceptable)
- Expert guidance from former TEC engineers
- Cost-effective, customized certification solutions
Partner With ASC Group
With over two decades of expertise in regulatory certification TEC, ASC Group offers a single-window solution for fast, compliant, and reliable certification of telecom products in India.
