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India WPC ETA Approval

A practical guide to India WPC ETA Approval for electronics sold in India: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Wireless devices operating in India including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; Importers of radio equipment

Authority

Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC), Department of Telecommunications

Legal basis

Indian Telegraph Act; Wireless Planning and Coordination rules

Local representative

An Indian applicant or authorised agent is required

Timeline

Weeks after submission, depending on completeness

Cost

Government fees plus testing costs

If you do not comply

Import refusal and enforcement action

Who needs this

Wireless devices operating in India including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Importers of radio equipment

Documents you need

Equipment Type Approval certificate
RF test reports
Product technical details and frequency information

Compliance checklist

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Equipment Type Approval certificate
RF test reports
Product technical details and frequency information

How to comply

Check the permitted frequency bands and power limits
Test RF parameters
Apply for ETA through the WPC portal
Keep the approval for customs clearance

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: India WPC ETA Approval — India
Product category: Electronics
Authority: Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC), Department of Telecommunications
Legal basis: Indian Telegraph Act; Wireless Planning and Coordination rules

Documents we already have:
  1. Equipment Type Approval certificate
  2. RF test reports
  3. Product technical details and frequency information

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under India WPC ETA Approval in India?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Weeks after submission, depending on completeness.

Government fees plus testing costs.

Common rejection reasons

Frequency not permitted in India
Test report missing or non-standard
Applicant not established in India

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.