IS 1363 BIS Certification
3 products must be certified by BIS against IS 1363 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 1363
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grade C Hexagon Head Bolts (Size Range M 5 to M 64) | IS 1363 (Part 1) :2019 | ISI mark |
| Hexagon Head Screw (Size Ranges from M 5 to 64) | IS 1363 (Part 2) :2018 | ISI mark |
| Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grade C – Hexagon Nuts (Size Range M5 to M64) | IS 1363 (Part 3) :2018 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 1363 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 1363 (Part 1) :2019 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grade C Hexagon Head Bolts (Size Range M 5 to M 64) | IS 1363 (Part 1):2023 | 0 | 30 | ₹59,000 |
| IS 1363 (Part 2) :2018 Hexagon Head Screw (Size Ranges from M 5 to 64) | IS 1363 (Part 2):2023 | 0 | 15 | ₹59,000 |
| IS 1363 (Part 3) :2018 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grade C – Hexagon Nuts (Size Range M5 to M64) | IS 1363 (Part 3):2018 | 0 | 42 | ₹59,000 |
Details by part
IS 1363 (Part 1) :2019 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grade C Hexagon Head Bolts (Size Range M 5 to M 64)
Editions and amendments of IS 1363 (Part 1) :2019
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 1363 (Part 1):2023 Hexagon head bolts, screws and nuts of product grade C Part 1 Hexagon head bolts (Size range M5 to M64) (sixth revision) | 18 Oct 2023 | Current, next review 31 Oct 2028 |
| IS 1363 (Part 1):2019 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grade ‘C’ Part 1 Hexagon Head Bolts ( Size Range M 5 to M 64 ) ( Fifth Revision ) | 28 Feb 2019 | Withdrawn 17 Sept 2024 |
| IS 1363 (Part 1):2002 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grade `C (Fourth Revision) | Withdrawn 22 Aug 2024 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 1363 (Part 1) :2019
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 1363 (Part 1) :2019, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹59,000 |
| Medium | ₹48,000 |
| Small | ₹29,500 |
| Micro | ₹11,800 |
Unit rate: ₹26 per ton. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 1363 (Part 1) :2019
From the BIS product manual for IS 1363 (Part 1) :2019, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:Six Bolts
ISI licences under IS 1363 (Part 1) :2019
BIS records 30 operative licences (33 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Punjab (10), West Bengal (9), Gujarat (4), Maharashtra (2), Haryana (2).
IS 1363 (Part 2) :2018 Hexagon Head Screw (Size Ranges from M 5 to 64)
Editions and amendments of IS 1363 (Part 2) :2018
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 1363 (Part 2):2023 Hexagon head bolts, screws and nuts of product grade C Part 2 Hexagon head screws (Size range M5 to M64) (sixth revision) | 16 Aug 2023 | Current, next review 31 Aug 2028 |
| IS 1363 (Part 2):2018 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grade ‘C’ Part 2 Hexagon Head Screws ( Size Range M 5 to M 64 ) ( Fifth Revision ) | 31 Oct 2018 | Withdrawn 11 Sept 2023 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 1363 (Part 2) :2018
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 1363 (Part 2) :2018, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹59,000 |
| Medium | ₹48,000 |
| Small | ₹29,500 |
| Micro | ₹11,800 |
Unit rate: ₹26 per ton. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
ISI licences under IS 1363 (Part 2) :2018
BIS records 15 operative licences (15 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Punjab (7), West Bengal (4), Maharashtra (3), Haryana (1).
IS 1363 (Part 3) :2018 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grade C – Hexagon Nuts (Size Range M5 to M64)
Editions and amendments of IS 1363 (Part 3) :2018
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 1363 (Part 3):2018 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grade C Part 3 (Style 1) Hexagon Nuts ( Size Range M 5 to M 64 ) ( Fifth Revision ) | 30 Sept 2018 | Current, next review 30 Apr 2029 |
| IS 1363 (Part 3):2002 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grade C - Part 3 : Hexagon Nuts (Size Range M5 to M64) (Fourth Revision) | Withdrawn 20 May 2024 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 1363 (Part 3) :2018
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 1363 (Part 3) :2018, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹59,000 |
| Medium | ₹48,000 |
| Small | ₹29,500 |
| Micro | ₹11,800 |
Unit rate: ₹26 per ton. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 1363 (Part 3) :2018
From the BIS product manual for IS 1363 (Part 3) :2018, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:Six Nuts
ISI licences under IS 1363 (Part 3) :2018
BIS records 42 operative licences (43 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Punjab (14), West Bengal (10), Haryana (5), Maharashtra (4), Gujarat (3).
Notifying orders
- Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 3267(E), dated 21st July 2023 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 1363
The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number
Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).
Mark. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
Is BIS certification mandatory for products under IS 1363?
Yes, for the 3 products listed on this page. Each is notified by a government order and needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) before it can be made, imported or sold in India. Other products that merely use IS 1363 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 1363 applies to my product?
IS 1363 has 3 parts or editions referenced in BIS orders. Find your product in the table above to see its exact part. Where a product is covered by more than one standard, all of them apply.
How long does ISI mark under IS 1363 take?
BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
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- IS 1364 2 products
- IS 2681 Non-ferrous Metal Sliding Door Bolts (aldrops) for Use with Padlocks
- IS 3757 High Strength Structural Bolts
- IS 4621 Indicating Bolts for Use in Public Baths and Lavatories
- IS 5187 Flush Bolts
- IS 6623 High Strength Structural Nuts
- IS 7534 Sliding Locking Bolts for Use with Padlocks
Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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