The test reports issued by TEC Designated Labs for the applicable technical parameters of communication module of Smart Electricity Meters, can be used by that OEM for certification of its other models of Smart Electricity Meter using the same communication module. In such cases, the lab shall also mention the module code/identifier of the communication module on the issued test report of technical parameter along with Model no. of tested Electricity meter and name of applicant/OEM. The module code/identifier of the communication module may be verified by lab as per submitted sample by OEM and the same needs to be mentioned in BOM file of that model also.

Test reports from TEC designated labs or ILAC signatories are acceptable under MTCTE for 5G Core. In case of unavailability of above mentioned test reports, the applicant may submit in-house test reports along with self-declaration of conformity for parameters of ER and Provisional Certificate with validity of 2 years will be issued.

Presently, the Media Converters are not covered under MTCTE.

Presently, the SAN switches are not covered under MTCTE.

MTCTE certification is not required in case of re-use/ relocation of dismantled product(s) provided its model number and serial number remain same.

Faulty cards/ unit/ product for repair/maintenance purpose are not covered under MTCTE scheme provided its model number and serial number do not change.

For BTS, the Split Mode configuration can be addressed in family configuration provided in MTCTE Procedure.(This is now allowed as a variant for MW system has been added)

Optical Fiber Cable ER is not applicable on connectorized cables (or patch cords)

5G Base Station and Microwave E-Band Radio are covered under MTCTE Phase-V that are mandatory for Certification w.e.f. 01.07.2024 vide Notification No. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/165 dated 23.06.2023.

Labelling requirement is exempted for initial period of six months w.e.f. date from which testing and certifications of respective equipment in India is notified as mandatory or six months from the date of issue of MTCTE Certificate, whichever is later. Download File

Yes, valid BIS certificate or Safety test report from BIS Recognised Lab(s) issued against the Safety test standard(s) as applicable in Essential Requirements (ERs) can be submitted. Download File

The text 'MTCTE : XXXXXXXXX' may be of Arial Font with size of text in proportion to TEC logo such that it is legible.

The test reports from the reputed Government Institutes such as IITs, IISc, CDOT, CDAC etc. and Government Labs of National Repute and Eminence are acceptable for the parameters for which the sufficient TEC designated labs are not available.

Consumer products such as TV, Refrigerator etc. primary function of which is not telecom but having telecom interfaces such as Bluetooth, WiFi etc. are not covered under MTCTE for the time being.

Only those SFP(s) may be mentioned in BoM file, which have been used for testing of respective optical interface and evaluation may be done accordingly.

In this regard TEC has issued clarification vide No. 6-6/2021-TC/TEC (Pt. II) dated 16.11.2022 which is uploaded on MTCTE portal, kindly refer the same. Download File

ransceivers such as SFPs which are required during interface testing for telecom/network products namely Routers, LAN Switch, PON Devices etc. are not covered under MTCTE.

Please refer the ER of Equipment operating in 2.4 and 5GHz. The pages No. 2 of the ER provides the list of product variants covered by the ER. The same is reproduced below: 1. PTP PMP Wireless Access Equipment 2.4 or 5 GHz 2. Wifi Access Points and CPE 3. WLAN Controller Equipment

The essential parameters mentioned in the ERs are to be complied mandatorily. No exemption to essential parameters is considered.

Yes.