WPC ETA Certificate in India - Process, Fees & Documents Required

Updated on July 02, 2025 05:35:55 PM

WPC certificate full form is Wireless Planning and Coordination. The WPC certificate acts as an approval which is mandatory in India to use all wireless devices such as WiFi routers, smart speakers, Bluetooth gadgets, drones, and more. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing, is the certifying authority for this certificate.

All wireless and radio frequency-enabled products must adhere to Indian standards and function within the approved frequency bands, according to the WPC. Such goods are illegal to import, sell, or use within the nation without this certificate. Through the WPC registration procedure, devices using the de-licensed frequency bands need to receive an ETA (Equipment Type Approval) certificate.

WPC ETA Certificate for import, manufacturers and distributors to maintain compliance and stay out of trouble with the law. Documentation, equipment testing (if necessary), and technical detail submission are all part of the process. Once authorized, it permits wireless equipment to be used legally in India. To gain access to the Indian tech market and win over customers, WPC certification is necessary.

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What is WPC ETA?

WPC is Wireless Planning and Coordination. ETA Certification is required for Wireless Camera or all wireless which deals in selling, importing or manufacturing in the market. WPC Certification is required especially by the manufactures, importers and sellers of wireless devices.

Wireless Planning and Coordination wing is responsible for Frequency Spectrum Management, including licensing and caters for the needs of all wireless users (Government and Private) in the country. ETA stands for Equipment Type Approval. The WPC department is required to obtain ETA approval for importing the wireless devices into India. An ETA Certificate is required when a product is not certified with WPC and operates in the de-licensed frequency band.

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What is the ETA certificate of WPC?

The ETA Certificate of WPC (Equipment Type Approval) is a mandatory approval issued by the Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India. This certificate is required for wireless and radio frequency (RF) devices such as Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi routers, RFID equipment, wireless cameras, and other wireless-enabled products that operate in de-licensed frequency bands..

ETA approval ensures that such devices comply with Indian frequency regulations before they are imported, manufactured, sold, or used in the Indian market. It is especially necessary for importers, manufacturers, and distributors of wireless equipment.

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Process for acquiring a WPC Certificate

Step-1: Radio Frequency Tests

The first step is to plan a Radio Frequency Tests, to be conducted in an Authorized Indian Laboratory to check the frequency level of the product as per the guidelines only certain frequency range devices in India are approved to obtain a WPC ETA Certificate.

WPC Certificate or license is required in all wireless devices that are as follows:

  • Radio set
  • Antennas
  • Drones
  • Smart Speakers
  • Walkie Talkie
  • Wireless Camera
  • Smart Watch
  • Hotspot Devices etc
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Fees required for WPC Certificate

The total fee for acquiring WPC Certificate is โ‚น17500/- at Professional Utilities including governmental and Professional fee.

WPC Certificate Registration Fees
✅ Government Fee(Stamp Duty) โ‚น10000
✅Professional Fee โ‚น7500
✅Total Fee โ‚น17500

The Total Fee may vary for different states as it is based on product-to-product. Contact our Team at Professional Utilities to know the exact fee and registration Process.

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Documents required for WPC Certification

The following documents are required for WPC ETA Registration:

  1. Company Incorporation certificate
  2. GST registration certificate
  3. Import Export Code(IEC Certificate)
  4. Purchase Order(PO) of the imported equipment
  5. Receipt of online fee
  6. Address Proof of the Applicant entity
  7. RF Test reports from ISO accredited foreign laboratory or an NABL-accredited Laboratory.
  8. Letter of Authorization
  9. Product technical details
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Importance of WPC Certification

Importance required for wpc certificate for import

WPC ETA Certificate is mandatory for all wireless devices, including the following:

  • Product Communication: It means that Ensuring that all products communicate with each other,as wireless products communicate with other devices.If that communication has issues, the product is considered defective at the time of Application process.
  • Maintaining National Security:The Wireless Planning and Coordination wing has introduced some strict guidelines for the use of wireless products and devices as it can pose danger to national security from now and then.
  • Removing Intrusion of Frequencies:Some devices may work on de-licensed frequencies if the user is not careful and that can lead to Intrusion of that device with other articles.Therefore ETA certificate is important to remove these frequencies.
  • Access To Indian Market:The Indian market is growing in this domain, people are getting modernized and now are opting for wireless devices which are comfortable to use. ETA Certificate is mandatory for any Individual who deals with Wireless devices in manufacturing,selling and Importing as wireless devices cannot be sold in the Indian Market with the Certification from the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing.
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Products that require a WPC Certificate

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WPC Certificate or license is required in all wireless devices that are as follows:

  • Radio set
  • Antennas
  • Drones
  • Smart Speakers
  • Walkie Talkie
  • Wireless Camera
  • Smart Watch
  • Hotspot Devices etc
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Eligibility Criteria to obtain a WPC Certificate

WPC Certificate or License can be acquired by these two Categories:

  • Manufacturer of wireless products that work within delicensed bands.
  • Importers of wireless products that work within delicensed bands.
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Total Time required in the WPC Certification Process

In India, the estimated duration of time is 5 to 7 working days for the Certification process of WPC ETA.

Validity & Renewal WPC ETA License is granted for a particular model therefore it is valid as long as the model is manufactured without any modifications. No renewal is required for WPC ETA License.

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Conclusion

WPC Certificate is an approval of the guidelines to be followed and maintained for the usage of wireless devices. In the time of modernisation, the use of wireless devices is increasing among the public. As much as it is easy to use, comfortable, handy etc but has some disadvantages as well, one of them is Intrusion of Frequencies which leads to use of de-licensed frequencies.

You can contact Professional Utilities to complete the procedure of acquiring WPC ETA Certificate at just โ‚น17500/-.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is WPC?

WPC is Wireless Planning and Coordination. It is the national broadcasting authority in India established in 1952, created under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

What is the WPC Certificate?

Wireless Planning and Coordination Certificate acts as a license to import and sell wireless products in India.

What is the procedure of acquiring a WPC Certificate?

Radio Frequency Tests>Preparing Documents for Application> Applying for online Portal>Document Submission> Get the Certificate of WPC ETA.

Why is WPC license required?

Any wireless, Bluetooth, IT, or electronic products must obtain a WPC certificate to meet safety regulations. In India, obtaining a WPC license is a legal necessity for compliance.

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