NSIC Single Point Registration (SPRS) — Tender Benefits, Fees and Monetary Limit, Explained
Quick answer: NSIC's Single Point Registration Scheme registers Udyam-registered micro and small manufacturers and service providers (not traders) for government purchase: free tender sets, exemption from Earnest Money Deposit, consortia facility and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs 2012 benefits. The fee is turnover-based — ₹3,000 for a micro and ₹5,000 for a small enterprise up to ₹1 crore turnover, plus ₹1,500 / ₹2,000 for every additional ₹1 crore, capped at ₹1 lakh; SC/ST-owned units pay ₹100 + GST. The certificate runs two years (50% renewal discount if renewed before expiry); units under a year old get a one-year provisional certificate with a ₹5 lakh monetary limit. We file on nsicspronline.com, handle the inspection and fix the monetary limit properly.
Last verified 4 October 2026 — rules on this page checked against the current notifications. We update it the day a rule changes.
Fees (NSIC SPRS schedule)
| Category | Micro | Small |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh registration — turnover up to ₹1 crore | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Fresh registration — turnover above ₹1 crore | ₹3,000 + ₹1,500 per additional ₹1 crore | ₹5,000 + ₹2,000 per additional ₹1 crore |
| Cap | ₹1 lakh | |
| Renewal (every 2 years) | 50% of the fresh fee if renewed before expiry; fresh fee applies after the grace period | |
| SC/ST-owned MSEs | ₹100 + GST for registration, renewal and amendments (2021-22 to 2025-26 concession) | |
GST applies on the above. NSIC's inspection/processing charge is quoted from the portal at filing. Source: nsic.co.in — Single Point Registration Scheme.
What you get
- Tender sets free of cost and exemption from Earnest Money Deposit in government and PSU tenders
- Benefits of the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs, 2012: 25% of annual procurement from MSEs (4% SC/ST, 3% women-owned), and the right to match L1 where the MSE quote is within the L1 + 15% band
- Consortia facility for tender marketing; listing on NSIC's and GeM's vendor databases; 358 items reserved for exclusive MSE purchase
Eligibility, validity and the monetary limit
- Udyam-registered micro and small enterprises in manufacturing or services; traders are not eligible; medium enterprises are outside SPRS
- Validity 2 years, renewed after verification of commercial and technical competence
- Provisional certificate for units that have started production but not completed one year — valid 1 year, monetary limit ₹5 lakh
- Monetary limit (the maximum single order you may bid for) is fixed on net sales turnover from the last three audited balance sheets; if the unit made a loss in two of three years the limit is 30% of average turnover, and 20% if in loss all three years
Documents
- Udyam Registration certificate; PAN, GST
- Audited balance sheets and P&L for the last three years (or provisional-route documents)
- List of plant and machinery, quality-control equipment, items/services to be registered
- Ownership / lease proof of works; declaration of SC/ST ownership where claimed
- Bank report / financial standing; BIS/ISO certificates if held
What we do
- Application on nsicspronline.com with the right item list; coordination of the inspection and the competency report
- Monetary-limit working so you are not boxed out of the tenders you want; renewal calendar for the 50% discount
- Pairs with GeM registration and bidding, Bihar tenders and Udyam / CGTMSE
Client: A Faridabad fabrication MSE bidding for railway and PSU supplies.
Situation: Was paying 2% EMD on every bid and buying tender documents; lost two bids to L1 by under 15%.
Approach: Registered under SPRS with a monetary limit set on three years' turnover, linked the certificate on GeM, and used the L1 + 15% matching right under the 2012 Policy.
Outcome: EMD outlay dropped to nil; two orders matched at L1.
Client identity and certain details have been changed or withheld to protect confidentiality. Outcomes depend on individual facts and are not a guarantee of results.
Before you lock money in a bid: EMD 2–5%, performance security 3–5% (GFR 170/171), MSE L1+15%, Make in India Class-I/II.
Which MSME category are you in now? The 1 April 2025 limits (₹2.5/10, ₹25/100, ₹125/500 crore), reclassification and the 45-day rule.
Talk to us before you file anything
Frequently asked questions
What is the NSIC registration fee?
₹3,000 for a micro and ₹5,000 for a small enterprise with turnover up to ₹1 crore, plus ₹1,500 / ₹2,000 for each additional ₹1 crore, capped at ₹1 lakh; SC/ST-owned units pay ₹100 + GST.
How long is the NSIC certificate valid?
Two years; renewing before expiry costs 50% of the fresh fee.
Can a trader register with NSIC?
No — SPRS is for micro and small manufacturers and service providers with Udyam registration.
What is provisional NSIC registration?
A one-year certificate for units that have started production but not completed a year, with a ₹5 lakh monetary limit.
What benefits does NSIC registration give in tenders?
Free tender sets, exemption from EMD, and the MSE procurement policy benefits — 25% procurement earmark and L1 + 15% price-matching.
What is the NSIC monetary limit?
The maximum single-order value you may bid for, fixed on net sales turnover from the last three audited balance sheets (reduced to 30%/20% of average turnover for loss-making years).
Is NSIC registration needed if I am on GeM?
Not mandatory, but SPRS still secures EMD/tender-fee exemptions in non-GeM government and PSU tenders and strengthens MSE-preference claims.
Is Udyam registration required first?
Yes — Udyam registration is the eligibility gate for SPRS.