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Telecom Engineering Centre

TEC / MTCTE

Mandatory for telecom products under DoT — MTCTE (Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment) for routers, switches, SFPs, and network equipment.

✦ MTCTE✦ TAC & IMEI✦ IoT Devices✦ Telecom Equipment✦ 0% Failure Rate

Governing Body

TEC, Dept. of Telecom

Portal

MTCTE Portal (DoT)

Validity

3 Years

Processing Time

6–12 Weeks

Applicable To

All Telecom Equipment

Overview

Every Path Under TEC / MTCTE

Our TEC specialists manage lab testing at empanelled labs, prepare your MTCTE portal application, and coordinate with TEC until your certificate is issued.

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TEC/MTCTE Certification

Mandatory

Mandatory Testing & Certification of Telecom Equipment for all telecom products sold or used in India under DoT regulations.

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TAC & IMEI Registration

Mobile Devices

Type Allocation Code & IMEI registration for all mobile handsets and devices before launch or import into India.

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IoT Device Certification

IoT

Certification for Internet of Things devices under the MTCTE framework including smart meters, asset trackers, and connected devices.

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Telecom Equipment Approval

Telecom

Approval for telecom network equipment, routers, switches, modems, and networking hardware under TEC standards.

How It Works

Our TEC / MTCTE Process

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STEP 01

Standard Identification

We identify the applicable Essential Requirements and Indian telecom standard for your product category.

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STEP 02

Lab Testing

Testing at a TEC-empanelled lab against all Essential Requirements of the applicable standard.

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STEP 03

MTCTE Filing

Complete application filed on the MTCTE portal with test reports and technical documentation.

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STEP 04

Certificate Issued

TEC reviews and issues your certification, valid for 3 years from the date of grant.

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3 yrs

Certificate Validity

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6–12

Weeks Timeline

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Free

Initial Consultation

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Failure Rate

Documentation

Documents You'll Need

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Product Technical Datasheet

Specification sheet covering model number, operating frequencies, power levels, and interfaces.

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Test Report from TEC Lab

Valid conformity test report from a TEC-designated or empanelled laboratory.

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Block Diagram of the Device

Schematic showing internal architecture, RF components, and antenna design.

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Product Photographs

Clear photographs including the rating label, connectivity ports, and antenna locations.

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Company Registration & KYC

Certificate of Incorporation, GST, PAN, and KYC for the Indian applicant entity or IAR.

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Declaration of Conformity

Self-declaration confirming compliance with all applicable TEC Essential Requirements.

Common Questions

TEC / MTCTE FAQs

MTCTE stands for Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment. It is a DoT initiative requiring all telecom equipment sold or imported in India to be certified by TEC.

Products include mobile phones, routers, switches, modems, set-top boxes, GPS devices, IoT equipment, and other telecom/networking hardware.

Selling or importing uncertified telecom equipment can result in seizure, heavy penalties, and suspension of import license under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act and DoT regulations.

Typically 6–12 weeks depending on product complexity, lab availability, and application completeness. We actively track your application to minimise delays.

Yes. Foreign manufacturers can apply through an Indian Authorized Representative (IAR). We provide IAR services and manage the complete application process on your behalf.

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