Grant of Quality Certification Reimbursement of Charges

The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, operates the "Grant of Quality Certification Reimbursement of Charges" scheme. Its purpose is to help MSMEs obtain quality standards and certifications for their processes and products, along with any other international quality certification that a competent authority in India recognises.

The scheme seeks to strengthen the competitiveness and product quality of MSMEs in the state, enabling them to satisfy global standards and gain better market access.

Under the scheme, the government reimburses, directly, the payments that enterprises make to consultancy and certification agencies for securing quality certifications at both national and international level. This eases the cost burden of quality assurance for small and medium enterprises.

By assisting MSMEs in reaching these benchmarks, the scheme adds to industrial growth and quality improvement across Tamil Nadu.

1. **Registration**: Go to the official portal of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu (msmeonline.tn.gov.in). Select "Login / Registration" from the top ribbon. Enter the required details — Name, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Email ID, and Mobile Number. Set a password of at least 8 characters, including 1 Upper Case Letter, 1 Lower Case Letter, and 1 Numeric Field. Type in the captcha code and select "Register" to set up your account.

2. **Login**: Go to the Login Page (msmeonline.tn.gov.in/registration.php) and select "Login". Key in the credentials sent to your registered Email ID and Mobile Number to enter the portal.

3. **Form Filling**: Once logged in, hover over "Schemes" in the top ribbon and select the relevant scheme from the dropdown list. On the page that follows, hover over "Apply Online" in the top ribbon and select "New Application" from the dropdown. Complete every mandatory field in the Application Form. Go over the details you have entered, accept the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, then select "Proceed". Make a note of the reference number shown on the screen and select "Close".

4. **Upload Documents**: Hover over "Schemes" in the top ribbon and select "Upload Documents" from the dropdown. On the page that follows, enter the Application ID and select "Submit". On the next page, upload every mandatory document in the prescribed format and size. Once uploaded, select "View" to check the documents for correctness and completeness.

5. **Submission**: Tick all the checkboxes at the bottom of the screen to confirm your submission, then select "Submit Application". A message confirming successful submission of the online application to GM/DIC / RJD will arrive on your registered mobile phone.

6. **(Optional) Track Application Status**: You may check the current status of your application at any time through the tracking portal at msmeonline.tn.gov.in/incentives/app_track.php?id=Track%20Your%20Status. The portal may also send updates about your application status by email or SMS. All submissions are made online; no hard copies are required.

Applications for the Quality Certification Reimbursement scheme are filed online and reviewed by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, through the GM/DIC or RJD. A selection committee checks that the applicant MSME satisfies every stated eligibility criterion and that the supporting documents — including payment proofs for consultancy and certification — are valid and complete.

Approval rests on verifying that the certifications obtained and the expenses claimed are authentic. Reimbursement is processed only once the application is found to comply with the scheme guidelines.