Eligibility2 September 20267 min readBid Bharat
NSIC Single Point Registration for Tenders: EMD Exemption & Fee Waiver (2026)
How to get NSIC SPRS for MSME — documents, turnover, inspection, and how it gives EMD + tender fee exemption on CPPP/GeM.
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What NSIC SPRS Gives (Worth the Inspection)
- EMD exemption on many CPPP/GeM/PSU tenders (saves ₹50k–₹5L per bid).
- Tender fee waiver (saves ₹1k–₹10k).
- Purchase preference (15% price preference in some PSUs) + Single Point listing for 2 years.
Eligibility & Documents (Prepare Before Applying)
- Must have: Udyam (MSME) + GSTIN + PAN + last 3 years turnover (CA certified) + plant & machinery list + quality manual + calibrated instruments list.
- Process:
https://www.nsic.co.in → Single Point Registration → New Registration→ fill firm details → pay fee (₹5k–₹20k based on turnover) → physical inspection at your premises (NSIC officer visits, checks machinery, quality system, turnover docs) → SPRS certificate (valid 2 years, renew 30 days before expiry).
How to Claim Exemption (Don’t Upload in Wrong Section)
- During bid:
EMD Exemptionsection → selectNSIC - SPRS(notUdyamalone) → enter NSIC Reg No. (e.g.,NSIC/SPRS/12345) → upload SPRS certificate PDF (not Udyam). If you selectUdyamwithout NSIC, GeM/CPPP will still ask for EMD.
NSIC vs Udyam vs Startup India
| Scheme | EMD Exemption | Fee Waiver | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSIC SPRS | Yes (most CPPP/GeM) | Yes | NSIC inspection, 2-yr validity |
| Udyam | Partial (some tenders) | Partial | Online at udyamregistration.gov.in, instant |
| Startup India | Some GeM | Some | DPIIT recognition |
Tip: For EMD exemption, NSIC is strongest — Udyam alone is often not accepted for non-MSME tenders.
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| NSIC SPRS (apply) | https://www.nsic.co.in/SPRS |
| NSIC Fee Structure | https://www.nsic.co.in/SPRS/fee |
| Udyam Registration | https://udyamregistration.gov.in |
| Bid Bharat EMD guide | /guide/emd-exemption-rules-for-msme |
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