Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS)

The Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) is operated by the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Its purpose is to enable Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) to take part in government procurement. Businesses enlisted under the scheme can access benefits specified in the Public Procurement Policy for Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) Order 2012, as revised in 2018. That policy requires Central Ministries, Departments, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to source at least 25% of their annual product or service requirements from MSEs. SPRS therefore serves as a route for MSEs to enter the government supply chain, offering a sizeable market and preferential treatment in tender processes.

SPRS seeks to strengthen MSE growth and competitiveness by addressing common obstacles in government contracting. Registered firms gain an advantage through fee waivers and favourable pricing terms, which may be decisive for their viability and growth. The scheme also allows provisional registration for newer MSEs, recognising the difficulties startups face during their first year of operation. Through SPRS, the government works to create a more inclusive economic setting, giving smaller enterprises fair access to public sector contracts and enabling their contribution to the national economy.

1. Obtain your Udyam Registration Number by visiting the Udyam Registration portal at udyamregistration.gov.in. 2. Register your MSE in the MSME Data Bank at msmedatabank.in, using your Udyam Registration Number and PAN. 3. Access the official NSIC website at nsic.co.in. 4. Under the 'Schemes' tab, select the 'Single Point Registration Scheme'. 5. For a new registration, click the 'Fresh Online' tab. For a renewal, click 'Renewal Online'. 6. Click 'Apply Now' at the bottom of the page that appears. 7. Complete the 7-step application form in full, saving your progress at each stage. Keep all required forms, annexures, and documents ready for upload. 8. Pay the applicable fee, which is determined by your unit's enterprise category (Micro or Small). A fee is charged for provisional registration. 9. For fresh registrations, a third-party inspection of store items will be conducted. Select an inspection agency based on its domain expertise and jurisdiction. 10. The final certificate will be issued online, and a physical copy will be dispatched by post from the relevant NSIC office.

The selection process for SPRS registration consists of an administrative review followed by a third-party inspection, which together verify the eligibility and operational capacity of the Micro & Small Enterprise (MSE). Applicants must hold a valid Udyam Registration before applying. The NSIC examines the submitted application and accompanying documents. For new registrations, an external agency inspects the unit’s premises and stored items to evaluate its capacity and compliance with standards.

The monetary limit assigned to the enterprise—which determines the value of orders it may bid for—is set according to its audited financial performance, specifically its net sales turnover over the preceding three years. Special calculations apply to units that have been profitable or have incurred losses. This approach ensures that only genuinely qualified and capable MSEs receive registration and its associated benefits.