Understand the role of TEC (Telecommunication Engineering Centre) under the Ministry of Communications, its certification process, and the list of telecom and ICT products covered under mandatory testing for 2025.
TEC stands for Telecommunication Engineering Centre. It operates under the authority of Department of Telecommunications of the Ministry of Communications (India).
Its main functions are:
Setting standards and specifications of telecom equipment in India.
All telecom items used in India or sold in the country would have to meet performance and safety benchmarks.
TEC operates under:
This makes TEC as the organisation with the official mandate for certification and standardization of telecommunication products in India.
Which Products Require TEC Certification?
Under the MTCTE (Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment) scheme, a number of telecom and electronic products are required to be tested and get TEC certification before they can be sold or used in India.
Following are some popular product categories we cover:
Internet of Things (IoT) GatewaysSmart:
Once certification is granted, products must display the TEC logo directly on the device.
Additionally, the following information must be clearly labeled on the product:
“INDIA, Essential Requirement (ER) number, Model Number, and Country of Origin.”
All TEC certification applications must be submitted through an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR). The AIR is a designated representative based in India, appointed by the manufacturer, who serves as the official point of contact for Indian authorities and is responsible for handling the certification process.
TEC Certificate Validity TEC certificate is only valid up to 10 years, according to product category and government rules at the time of approval.
Legal Requirement: Many telecom devices can not be sold or used legally in India without one.
Quality Assurance: There is security performance, safety, and the network’s performance.
Market Access: Necessary to compete for national and international (public or private) telecom infrastructure contracts.
If you're a manufacturer, importer, or authorized Indian representative (AIR) carrying on business for telecom equipment, then you have to follow TEC requirements.
Sanyog Conformity offers complete support—from documentation and testing to final approval.
Contact us today to simplify and accelerate your TEC certification process!
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