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Automotive Certification
Services in India
Our specialists will plan your ICAT/GARC approvals and WMI registration.
About Us
(Automotive Certification Experts in India)
We are an automotive compliance consultancy helping manufacturers and importers obtain ICAT certification, WMI code registration, and EV homologation in India.
We coordinate with authorized testing agencies like International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) and Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) to ensure your vehicles meet CMVR and Indian safety standards.
From documentation and testing to final approval, we manage the complete homologation process. Our goal is simple — make automotive certification fast, smooth, and hassle-free for your business.
Complete ICAT Certification & Automotive Homologation Services in India
ICAT (Vehicle Type Approval)
Certification
ICAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology) at Manesar is India’s premier NATRiP testing lab for vehicle and component homologation.
It issues Type Approval (TAC) and Conformity of Production (COP) certificates under CMVR 126 to ensure products meet Indian standards.
ICAT’s facilities include NVH, emissions, safety, powertrain and fatigue labs. Their accredited test reports are backed by ISO management systems.
e.g. iCAT is ISO 9001/14001/18001/45001 certified. As an approved test agency (Ministry of Heavy Industries), ICAT handles vehicle homologation for all categories (2W, 3W, 4W, EVs, tractors, etc.).
Regulatory Scope: ICAT tests per Central Motor Vehicle Rules and Automotive Industry Standards (AIS), in partnership with BIS, CPCB, ARAI, etc.
Vehicle Categories: Passenger cars, SUVs, vans, pickup trucks, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs), trucks, tippers, trailers, semi-trailers, buses (city buses, school buses, sleeper buses, electric buses), motorcycles, scooters, e-scooters, mopeds, three-wheelers (auto rickshaws, e-rickshaws, e-carts), quadricycles, agricultural tractors, construction equipment vehicles, special purpose vehicles, and off-road vehicles — powered by petrol, diesel, CNG, LNG, hybrid, and fully electric powertrains — are certified here.
Documents & Process: Prepare vehicle design docs, component info and compliance reports. We assist with submitting your application, coordinating factory audits, and completing all tests (safety, emission, performance) at ICAT. Once tests pass, ICAT issues a Type Approval Certificate confirming CMVR compliance.
WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) Code Registration
Every vehicle manufacturer needs a WMI Code (World Manufacturer Identifier) – the first three characters of the VIN that uniquely identifies the make. In India, BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) acts as the WMI coordinator, assigning WMI codes to manufacturers in coordination with SAE International.
We help you obtain this ISO 3780 Compliant code so your vehicles can be stamped with a valid VIN.
Registration Steps
Submit the complete application and documents to BIS (either directly or via our consultancy).
BIS verifies the paperwork and reserves a WMI code series for you.
We assist in registering the proposed code with SAE International, USA (the global authority).
Once SAE confirms, you receive an official WMI certificate – use it for all vehicle VINs.
We manage the entire process – documentation, liaison with BIS/SAE, fee payments and follow-ups – so your firm gets its WMI code smoothly and quickly.
Low-Speed Electric Vehicle (GARC) Certification
For electric two/three-wheelers and e-rickshaws intended for India, specialized homologation is required unless exempt. EVs under 250W power and 25 km/h top speed are exempt from Type Approval, but all others must be certified per CMVR.
The Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) in Oragadam (Chennai) is a Ministry-approved test lab for this purpose. GARC, developed under NATRIP, has full R&D and homologation facilities (tracks, labs) for all vehicle categories.
It also hosts FAME-India EV test facilities (mechanical, electrical, battery, EMC).
Test Agency: Under CMVR 126, agencies like ICAT (Manesar) and GARC (Chennai) are authorized to issue EV type-approval certificates.
Scope: Certification at GARC covers electric scooters, e-bikes, cargo e-vans, passenger EVs, and retrofit kits (AIS-038/039/049 standards).
We can arrange GARC testing for your low-speed EVs, including emission (for hybrid/e-genset), safety, electrical, and EMI/EMC tests. This ensures your imported EVs get official approval (Homologation Certificate), allowing compliant sale and smooth customs clearance in India.
NATRAX (Vehicle Type
Approval) Certification
National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) at Pithampur (Indore, MP) is India’s state-of-the-art automotive testing and homologation centre under the NATRiP program.
It is a notified test agency under CMVR Rule 126, authorized by MoRTH to issue vehicle type-approval (TAC) and Conformity of Production (COP) certificates.
Located on a 3,000-acre proving ground (near Indore, on NH-52), NATRAX provides a one-stop solution for vehicle development, testing and certification.
Regulatory Status: NATRAX is officially approved under Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules for vehicle homologation. As a MoHI/NATRiP lab, it issues TAC/COP for all categories of vehicles and components.
World-Class Facilities: The centre features Asia’s longest high-speed oval track (11.3 km, neutral speed >250 km/h) and 14 specialized tracks (braking, gradient, handling, fatigue, off-road, etc.). This enables comprehensive vehicle dynamics, durability and safety testing.
EV & Emission Testing: Under India’s FAME initiative, NATRAX has infrastructure for electric vehicle trials (battery, motor, and EMC tests). It supports BS6 emission compliance and EV regulations in addition to conventional vehicle standards.
Accreditations: NATRAX is QMS–NABL accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) since 2022, ensuring internationally recognized test reports.
NATRAX replicates the ICAT homologation model at a high-speed proving ground. It specializes in type-approval testing for cars, trucks, buses, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, EVs and more, using world-class tracks and labs. We assist clients with NATRAX certification by managing the application, testing coordination and compliance documentation to secure their Indian homologation certificates.
Why Choose Us
Our test partners hold international accreditations – for example, ICAT labs are ISO 9001/14001/18001/45001 certified and GARC is NABL-accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) ensuring globally recognized results.
We partner with all MoRTH-approved test labs, including ICAT Manesar, GARC Chennai and NATRAX Pithampur. These are notified homologation centres under CMVR-126. We also assist with BIS/SAE WMI registration – the 3-digit World Manufacturer Identifier in the VIN – ensuring your vehicles get their legal manufacturer code.
Our consultants include BIS Experts, and we assign a dedicated project manager to each client. We handle everything from documentation to factory audits, providing one-stop project management.
Need help?
Don't worry, we got you. Here are some answers for your questions.
Yes. Most vehicle categories must obtain type approval before sale or registration.
Typically 4–12 weeks depending on vehicle category and test complexity.
Yes, if you are manufacturing or assembling vehicles under your brand in India.
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