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Single Point Registration Scheme

National Small Industries Corporation enlists Micro & Small Enterprises under Single Point Registration scheme for participation in Government Purchases. The units enlisted under this scheme of NSIC are eligible to get the benefits under Public Procurement Policy for Micro & Small Enterprises.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Issue of the Tender Sets free of cost. | - Exemption from payment of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). | - In tender participating MSEs quoting price within a price band of L1+15 percent shall also be allowed to supply a portion up to 25% of the requirement by bringing down their price to L1 Price where L1 is non-MSEs. | - Every Central Ministries/Departments/PSUs shall set an annual goal of a minimum of 25% of the total annual purchases of the products or services produced or rendered by MSEs. Out of the annual requirement of 25% procurement from MSEs, 4% is earmarked for units owned by Schedule Caste /Schedule Tribes, and 3% is earmarked for the units owned by Women entrepreneurs. SPRS-registered units are an integral part of the supply chain to the Government. | - In addition to the above, 358 items are also reserved for exclusive purchase from the MSE Sector (List is given below in the download section). | - Provides access to many schemes & benefits.

Who can apply

All Micro & Small Enterprises having a Udyam Registration are eligible for registration with NSIC under its Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS).; Micro & Small Enterprises who have already commenced their commercial production but have not completed one year of existence. The Provisional Registration Certificate can be issued to such Micro & Small Enterprises under the Single Point Registration scheme with a monitory limit of ₹5.00 Lacs.; Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) involved in manufacturing & Services are eligible for registration. To know about a new definition of MSME, [Click Here](https://msme.gov.in/know-about-msme) 1. Traders are not eligible for registration under this Scheme.; The validity of the SPRS Certificate is 2 years from the date of registration and thereafter renewed every two years.; MSEs already commenced their commercial production (Start-Ups) but have not completed one year of existence are eligible for Provisional Registration for one year. MSEs can apply for full registration after completion of one year.; The validity of the SPRS Certificate is of 2 years from the date of registration and the MSE unit can apply for renewal 6 months before the expiry of the certificate.; MSEs coming for renewal before the expiry of the SPRS certificate get a discount of 50% on the renewal fee.; MSE units having no change from the previously issued Certificate can apply for renewal online.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

When the Government of India launched the Central Government Stores Purchase Programme?

The Government of India launched the Central Government Stores Purchase Programme in 1955.

When the Single Point Registration Scheme was evolved by Government of India and what was the objective of Single Point Registration Scheme?

The Single Point Registration Scheme was introduced in 1976 with the objective to avoid the multiple registration.

What are the benefits available to Micro & Small Enterprises (MSE) registered with NSIC under Government Stores Purchase Programme?

- Issue of Tender Free of Cost | - Exemption of payment of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) | - In tender participation, MSEs quoting price within the price band of L1+15 percent shall also be allowed to supply a portion upto 25% of requirement by bringing down their price to L1 price where L1 is non MSEs. | - Every Central Ministries / Departments / PSUs shall set an annual goal of minimum 25% of the total annual purchases of the products or services produced or rendered by MSEs. Out of | annual requirement of 25% procurement from MSEs, 4% is earmarked for units owned by Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes & 3% for units owned by Women Entrepreneurs. | - 358 items are reserved for exclusive purchase from MSEs.

Who is eligible to get registered with NSIC under Single Point Registration Scheme?

Micro & Small Enterprises are eligible to get registered with NSIC under SPRS.

How and to whom MSEs should apply for registration with NSIC under its Single Point Registration Scheme?

MSE units can apply online on NSIC's SPRS website www.nsicspronline.com

Describe the names of Inspecting Agencies engaged to carry out the technical inspection of MSEs for registration under Single Point Registration Scheme and what are their inspection charges?

Technical inspecting agencies are empaneled for inspection under SPRS. For details please visit our website www.nsic.co.in

Is NSIC issuing Provisional GP Registration Certificate to Micro & Small Enterprises; if yes what is the criteria?

Yes. NSIC issues Provisional Enlistment Certificate to those MSEs under SPRS who have started the production but not having the audited Balance sheet for the last one year.

How much Monetary Limit fixed in Provisional Registration under SPRS?

[?] 5 lacs.

When MSMED Act introduced?

In the year 2006.

What is the prescribed limit for investment in Plant & Machinery for Micro Enterprise in MSMED Act?

Investment in plant & machinery or equipment does not exceed one crore rupees and turnover does not exceed five crore rupees.

Whether the Service Enterprises are eligible to get the benefit as prescribed in the Public Procurement Policy for Micro & Small Enterprise (MSMEs) Order 2012?

Yes, in the Public Procurement Order 2012 service industries are as per the manufacturing industry.

How can buying agency verify the GP Enlistment certificate, whether it is valid or not?

The Buying Agency can verify the GP Enlistment Certificate either from NSIC website www.nsic.co.in OR www.nsicspronline.com

What the validity period of Enlistment Certificate?

SPRS Enlistment Certificate is valid for Two Years from the date of issue.

Can traders can be registered under SPRS?

NSIC does not register the traders.

Can drugs and medicines manufacturing units be considered for registration under SPRS?

MSEs engaged in manufacturing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homeopathy (ASU&H) Drugs will be considered for enlistment under Single Point Registration Scheme.