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AIS Certification confirms that a vehicle or automotive component conforms to the relevant Automotive Industry Standards (AIS) notified by the Government of India.
AIS norms are issued under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, administered by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH).
Certification is carried out by notified test agencies such as ARAI, ICAT, CIRT, GARC and NATRAX.
It is mandatory for vehicle manufacturers and importers before type approval, homologation and sale in India.
AIS covers safety, emissions, electrical, EV and component-level requirements, and is progressively being harmonised into the consolidated AIS-based rules.
The certificate is granted as a Type Approval Certificate (TAC) backed by Conformity of Production (COP) checks.
Diligence Certifications manages testing, documentation and the full approval process with the notified agency.

Overview

What is AIS Certification?

AIS Certification is the formal confirmation that a vehicle, system or automotive component complies with the applicable Automotive Industry Standards (AIS). These standards are drafted by the Automotive Industry Standards Committee (AISC) and notified by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways under the framework of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.

AIS standards define how a product must be tested and what performance, safety and emission limits it must meet. Once a model is tested successfully by a notified agency, a Type Approval Certificate is issued. No new vehicle model or regulated component can be registered or sold in India without this approval, making AIS Certification a gateway requirement for the entire automotive value chain.

What AIS standards cover

Vehicle safety: brakes, steering, lighting and signalling
Occupant protection: seat belts, anchorages and crash norms
Emissions and noise under prescribed test cycles
Electric vehicles, batteries and powertrain safety
Tyres, glass, mirrors and other approved components
Construction equipment and agricultural vehicles

Authority

Who issues and governs AIS Certification

AIS norms are set centrally, but testing and certification are delegated to a network of notified agencies. The right agency depends on your product category and the relevant standard.

Body	Role
MoRTH	Notifies AIS standards and the implementation timelines under the CMVR.
AISC	The Automotive Industry Standards Committee drafts and revises the standards.
CMVR-TSC	Technical Standing Committee that advises on adoption and amendments.

Notified test agency	Typical scope
ARAI, Pune	Vehicles, engines, EVs and a wide range of components.
ICAT, Manesar	Type approval, homologation and component testing.
CIRT / GARC / NATRAX	Commercial vehicles, proving-ground and specialised tests.

Applicability

Who needs AIS Certification

AIS Certification applies to anyone placing a regulated vehicle or automotive product on the Indian market. It is required for new models, for variants of existing models and for imported vehicles undergoing homologation.

Vehicle manufacturers launching a new model or variant
Importers homologating foreign vehicles for Indian roads
Component and aggregate makers supplying regulated parts
Electric vehicle and battery manufacturers
Builders of construction equipment and agricultural vehicles
Retrofitment and conversion kit suppliers, where notified

How it works

The certification process, step by step

AIS approval follows a structured testing and type-approval route. We coordinate each stage with the notified agency so you avoid re-tests and delays.

Type approval

Identify standards
Map the applicable AIS standards and the correct notified agency for your product category.
Submit application
File the type approval application with technical specifications, drawings and the test samples.
Testing
The agency tests the model against the relevant AIS limits for safety, emissions and performance.
Certificate
On compliance, a Type Approval Certificate is issued for the model.

Conformity of Production

COP plan
Set up the Conformity of Production arrangement to keep series output matching the approved type.
Audits
The agency conducts periodic COP audits and sample checks at the plant.
Reporting
Test data and production records are maintained and submitted as required.
Renewal
Approvals are extended or amended when designs, components or standards change.

Paperwork

Documents required

Manufacturer and company registration details
Technical specifications and General Arrangement drawings
Bill of materials and component supplier list
Engine, transmission and emission system details
Test samples or prototype vehicles for evaluation
Existing component-level test reports, where available
Conformity of Production plan and quality documentation
For imports: foreign approval certificates and shipping documents

Lifecycle

Validity & timeline

A Type Approval Certificate remains valid while the model stays unchanged and COP is maintained.
Any design, component or standard change requires an extension or fresh approval.
Timelines depend on the standards involved, test-slot availability and sample readiness.
Component approvals are generally faster than full-vehicle homologation.

Related vehicle approvals? See our ARAI Vehicle Certification and WMI Registration services.

Why it matters

Benefits of AIS Certification

Legal compliance

Meet the CMVR mandate so your vehicles and parts can be registered and sold legally.

Proven safety

Independent testing confirms your product meets India’s safety and emission norms.

Market access

Type approval unlocks OEM supply, dealer networks and procurement tenders.

Export readiness

Homologation data supports approvals in markets that recognise Indian test agencies.

Brand trust

Certified compliance signals quality to buyers, partners and regulators.

Fewer recalls

Conformity of Production keeps series output consistent and reduces field failures.

Standards

Common AIS standards we work with

AIS is a growing family of standards. The exact set that applies depends on your vehicle category and components. A few frequently encountered standards include:

Area	What it addresses
Vehicle safety	Braking, lighting, controls and general construction requirements.
Electric vehicles	EV powertrain, charging and battery safety requirements.
Components	Tyres, safety glass, mirrors, horns and other approved parts.
Commercial and special vehicles	Buses, goods carriers, construction and agricultural vehicles.

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Why Diligence

Why choose Diligence Certifications

AIS Certification is technical, document-heavy and unforgiving of errors. A single missed standard or an incomplete COP plan can mean failed tests and lost launch windows. We act as your single point of contact across the entire approval journey.

Standards mapping so you test against the correct AIS norms the first time.
Agency coordination with ARAI, ICAT and other notified bodies.
Documentation support for specifications, drawings and COP plans.
End-to-end tracking from application to Type Approval Certificate.
Renewals and amendments handled as designs and standards evolve.
Pan-India and import support for manufacturers and importers alike.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is AIS Certification?

AIS Certification confirms that a vehicle or automotive component complies with the relevant Automotive Industry Standards notified by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. It is granted as a Type Approval Certificate by a notified test agency.

Who issues AIS Certification in India?

Testing and certification are carried out by notified agencies such as ARAI, ICAT, CIRT, GARC and NATRAX. The standards themselves are drafted by the Automotive Industry Standards Committee and notified by MoRTH.

Is AIS Certification mandatory?

Yes. New vehicle models, variants and many regulated components must obtain type approval against the applicable AIS standards before they can be registered or sold in India.

How is AIS related to ARAI certification?

AIS refers to the standards themselves, while ARAI is one of the notified agencies that tests products against those standards and issues the approval. We also handle ARAI Vehicle Certification as part of this process.

What is Conformity of Production (COP)?

COP is the ongoing arrangement that ensures series production keeps matching the approved type. Notified agencies conduct periodic COP audits and sample checks to confirm continued compliance.

How long does AIS Certification take?

The timeline depends on the standards involved, the availability of test slots and how ready your samples and documentation are. Component-level approvals are usually quicker than full-vehicle homologation.

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