IS 15633 BIS Certification for Automotive Vehicles-Pneumatic Tyres for Passenger Car Vehicles– Diagonal and Radial Ply
Automotive Vehicles-Pneumatic Tyres for Passenger Car Vehicles– Diagonal and Radial Ply made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 15633 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 15633
| Standard | IS 15633 |
|---|---|
| Title | Automotive vehicles-Pneumatic tyres for passenger car vehicles– Diagonal and radial ply |
| Product covered | Automotive Vehicles-Pneumatic Tyres for Passenger Car Vehicles– Diagonal and Radial Ply |
| Category | Automobile Accessories |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009, S.O. No. 2953(E), dated 19-11-2009 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 15633
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 15633:2022 Automotive Vehicles - Pneumatic Tyres for Passenger Car Vehicles- Diagonal and Radial Ply - Specification— Amendment no. 2 | 31 Mar 2022 | Current, next review 6 Feb 2031 |
| IS 15633:2005 Automotive vehicles - Pneumatic tyres for passenger car vehicles - Diagonal and radial ply - Specification | 31 Dec 2005 | Withdrawn 5 Sept 2023 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2023), Second Amendment (2026). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 15633
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 15633, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹2,58,000 |
| Medium | ₹2,17,000 |
| Small | ₹1,29,000 |
| Micro | ₹51,600 |
Unit rate: ₹2 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 15633
From the BIS product manual for IS 15633, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:tyre)
Raw material requirements:
- Each type of Tyre as per the approved Family of Tyre according to Clause 6.2.5.2 of IS 15633:2022 shall be
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Marking
- Bead Unseating Resistance Test (for Tubeless Tyres)
- Tyre Strength Test (Plunger Test)
- Tread Wear Indicators
The full type test covers every clause of IS 15633; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 15633
BIS records 26 operative licences (27 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Tamil Nadu (6), Maharashtra (4), Gujarat (3), Telangana (3), Andhra Pradesh (2).
Testing against IS 15633
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 15633 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 15633 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 15633
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
What does IS 15633 cover?
IS 15633: Automotive vehicles-Pneumatic tyres for passenger car vehicles– Diagonal and radial ply. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for automotive vehicles-pneumatic tyres for passenger car Vehicles– diagonal and radial ply.
Is BIS certification under IS 15633 mandatory?
Yes, for automotive vehicles-pneumatic tyres for passenger car Vehicles– diagonal and radial ply, under the Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009, S.O. No. 2953(E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 15633?
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
How long does IS 15633 BIS certification 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.
Other standards in Automobile Accessories
- IS 13098 Automotive Vehicles –Tubes for Pneumatic Tyres
- IS 15627 Automotive Vehicles– Pneumatic Tyres for Two and Three-wheeled Motor Vehicles
- IS 15636 Automotive Vehicles- Pneumatic Tyres for Commercial Vehicles-Diagonal and Radial Ply
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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