About this business scheme
Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe is a sub scheme under National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) scheme.
The "Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe" is a component under the National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub. It provides financial assistance to SC/ST-owned Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) by reimbursing expenses incurred on product testing. The reimbursement is applicable for testing conducted at National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories or Bureau of Indian Standards-accredited laboratories and other government-approved labs. The scheme aims to reduce the cost burden of quality testing and help enterprises improve product standards. It also supports better market competitiveness by encouraging quality compliance and certification.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme (TFRS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Business |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | scsthub.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Infra |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🏷️SC / ST
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Testing Fee Reimbursement: Up to 80% of the testing fee or Rs. 1,00,000/- (excluding GST), whichever is lower.
- Coverage of Testing: Includes testing of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products.
- Multiple Claims Allowed: Enterprises can avail reimbursement multiple times in a financial year, subject to the overall limit.
- Support for Certification: Assistance is also available for BIS licenses and certifications.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should have a micro or small scale industry.
- Applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST).
- The enterprise must be registered with the Udyam portal or any other valid registration platform recognized by the MSME Ministry.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 1: The applicant must visit the official portal of the National SC-ST Hub.
Step 2: The applicant must click on the "Scheme name" and then click on “Sign Up” and register using basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
Step 3: The applicant must create a password and complete the registration process.
Step 4: The applicant must log in using the registered credentials.
Step 5: The applicant must fill in the required details and submit the application online.
Frequently asked questions
What is Testing Free Reimbursement scheme??
Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme is a sub scheme under NSSH. Under this reimbursement is provided on testing fee charged by various National Accreditation Board for Testing(NABL) or Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) accredited laboratories across the country to SC-ST MSEs.
What benefits can be availed under the scheme?
Reimbursement of testing fee is provided for availing testing services from NABL/BIS accredited lab or lab of any central / state department / public sector undertaking and license or certification given by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in a financial year.
What are the eligibility criteria?
SC/ST MSEs laboratories accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing (NABL) or Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) are eligible for this scheme.
How to register online ?
1. Applicant need to visit the official website https://www.scsthub.in.
2. For registration click on sign-up and provide the following details
Full Name
Valid Email ID
Mobile Number
Password and confirm password
What is the login URL?
URL : https://scsthub.in/nssh-schemes/
What are the required documents ?
1. Self-certified copy of UAM & GST.
2. Self-certified copy of PAN card - In case of proprietorship, PAN card of SC/ST proprietor ought to be submitted
3. Self-certified copy of Caste certificate of proprietor/ all partners/ directors.
4. Details of shareholding in case of partnership / Pvt. Ltd / LLP firm. In case of partnership concerns, shareholding of the enterprise would be required to ascertain status of the MSE as SC/ST MSE (shareholding of SC/ST entrepreneur to be > 51%). Attested copy of Partnership Deed for Partnership Firm / Memorandum and Article of Association in case of LLP/Private Limited Company are required.
5. Attested or original copy (signature with stamp) of payment receipt and system generated GST invoice for total amount paid to respective testing center or laboratory for availing various testing services.
6. NABL/ BIS attested copy of final testing report received from the laboratory duly stamped and signed for all tests availed by SC-ST MSE unit
7. Proof of transferred amount as reimbursement by NSSHO/ NSIC through PFMS under the scheme, where any such assistance is availed earlier with in the same financial year.
8. Cancelled Cheque of the current account of the enterprise from which the testing charges have been debited
What details are need to provide while registration?
For registration provide the following details
1. Full Name.
2. Valid Email ID.
3. Mobile Number.
4. Password and confirm password
For which testing services reimbursement is provided?
Testing services related to Raw-materials, semi-finished products, and finished products from NABL/ BIS accredited Lab or Lab of any Central/State Department/Public Sector Undertaking and license or certification given by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), shall be eligible for reimbursement.
How many time benefit can be avail ?
Reimbursement can be availed multiple times within a financial year, though there's a cap on the total amount.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines www.scsthub.in (PDF)
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
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