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ICAT / ARAI Approvals & Homologation

Complete testing facilitation, technical documentation, and Type Approval Certification (TAC) from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) for ICE vehicles, Electric Vehicles (EVs), and automotive components.

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What is ICAT & ARAI Homologation?

ICAT ARAI Homologation
CMVR Rule 126 Type Approval & AIS Testing MoRTH & CMVR

Under Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989, every vehicle manufacturer (OEM) and automotive component maker must submit prototypes to authorized testing agencies—primarily ARAI (Pune) or ICAT (Manesar)—to obtain a Type Approval Certificate (TAC) before commercial manufacturing, importing, or RTO vehicle registration in India.

Homologation certifies that the vehicle or component complies with all mandatory Automotive Industry Standards (AIS) covering safety, crashworthiness, lighting, braking, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), range, and environmental emissions (BS-VI & EV safety norms AIS 038 / AIS 156).

EV Battery & Vehicle Testing (AIS 156 / 038)

Mandatory thermal propagation, overcharge protection, vibration, and fire safety tests for EV battery packs and electric 2W/3W/4Ws.

Conformity of Production (COP)

Annual or bi-annual COP audits to ensure serialized production units continuously match the certified prototype specs.

Testing Scope

Key Segments for ICAT & ARAI Approvals

Testing and TAC certificates are issued for vehicles and safety components:

Electric 2W & 3W Vehicles
E-Scooters, E-Bikes, E-Rickshaws, E-Loaders (AIS 156 / AIS 038)
Passenger & Commercial Vehicles
Cars, Buses, Trucks, Special Purpose Vehicles, Ambulances
Traction Battery Packs
Lithium-ion / LFP battery packs & Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Automotive Components
Horns, Lamps/Mirrors, Tyres, Glass, Brake hoses, Speed Limiters
Homologation FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Both ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India, Pune) and ICAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology, Manesar) are authorized testing agencies under CMVR Rule 126. Certificates issued by either agency carry equal legal validity across India.

The OEM must possess a valid World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) code from BIS, detailed technical specifications, CAD layout drawings, component compliance certificates, and a roadworthy prototype. Lockene guides you through the complete preparatory roadmap.
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