The Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications of India has issued an official memorandum regarding the submission of source code by OEMs and the issuance of Pro Tem Certificates under the ComSec scheme. As per the latest directive, source code submission will be mandatory for all devices submitted for testing starting January 1, 2026. To support this requirement, the regulatory portal will be updated accordingly, though no changes will be made to the existing process or the format of the required Undertaking/Declaration.
| Device Equipment | Category (Old/ New) | Source Code OR Internal Test Report | Compliance to ITSAR supported by test result or Undertaking for ProTem certificate valid for 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wi-Fi CPEs, IP Routers |
Old |
Source code submission or
Internal test report generated
from the tool with no
paraphrasing/ transposition
will be accepted till 31.12.25 |
Validity of the
certificate is 6
months. The same
can be extended on
case to case basis. |
|
Wi-Fi CPEs, IP Routers |
New |
Source code submission or
Internal test report generated
from the tool with no
paraphrasing/ transposition
will be accepted till 31.12.25 |
Pro tem Certificate to
be issued with 6
months validity and
extension to be
considered case to case basis |
|
5G SMF |
Old & New |
Source code submission or
Internal test report generated
from the tool with no
paraphrasing/ transposition
will be accepted till 31.12.25 |
Pro tem Certificate to
be issued with 6
months validity and
extension to be
considered case to
case basis. |
|
OLT, ONT |
Old & New |
Source code submission or
Internal test report generated
from the tool with no
paraphrasing/ transposition
will be accepted till 31.12.25 |
Pro tem Certificate to
be issued with 6
months validity and
extension to be
considered case to
case basis. |
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Quick Country Facts
India
Certification Body: Ministry of IT and Communications, Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing
Certification Type: Mandatory
License Validity: Indefinite
Application Language: English
Legal License Holder: Local Representative
In-Country Testing Requirement: Testing Not Required
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