Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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1. What is this programme?
Checking vehicle emission to ascertain whether they are within the defined limits is done through this.
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| S. No | Class of Vehicle | New Price Including NBT 2% + VAT 15% (01.11.2016) |
| 1 | Motor bicycle (Petrol) | 425.00 |
| 2 | Motor Bicycle (Diesel) | 425.00 |
| 3 | Three wheeler (Petrol) | 520.00 |
| 4 | Three wheeler (Diesel) | 520.00 |
| 5 | Motor Car (Petrol) | 1140.00 |
| 6 | Motor Car (Diesel) | 1140.00 |
| 7 | Dual purpose vehicles / van (Petrol) | 1230.00 |
| 8 | Dual purpose vehicles / van (Diesel) | 1230.00 |
| 9 | Motor lorry (Petrol) | 1610.00 |
| 10 | Motor lorry (Diesel) | 1610.00 |
| 11 | Motor coach (Petrol) | 1040.00 |
| 12 | Motor coach (Diesel) | 1040.00 |
| 13 | Bus (Petrol) | 1040.00 |
| 14 | Bus (Diesel) | 1040.00 |
| 15 | Prime Mover (Diesel) | 1710.00 |
7. What I can do to help my vehicle pass?
Proper maintenance is a must for the health of the vehicle and to keep the fuel economy in control. If you maintain your vehicle properly and repair the engine in a correct and timely manner then it will emit fewer pollutants and hence your vehicle will easily pass the Vehicle emission test.
8. How do I make sure that my vehicle won’t be damaged after the vehicle is tested?
As soon as the vehicle enters the testing center, they are directed to the specific lanes on the basis of their fuel types. At each lane, the vehicles are visually tested first. During visual testing, Following criteria are noted:
9. What are the procedures of VET testing?
At first the vehicle passes the visual inspection test, as mentioned above, the VIN of the pass vehicles is entered into a data system and then allowed for emission testing.After the visual inspection, the diesel vehicles in their respective lane are tested. The oil temperature is set around 55 °C. The diesel vehicles undergo smoke opacity test (Snap Acceleration), with 3 pre snap acceleration test cycles and 3 measurement snap acceleration test cycles.
In case of petrol vehicles, they undergo gas analyzer test in the set temperature and RPM (2500+/-300) and CO and HC are monitored under Idle and 2500 RPM speed. During testing, the automated software is used and the technicians only have to insert the testing probe. There is an inbuilt camera which automatically takes picture of vehicle number plate during the testing. The passed and failed vehicles both are then issued their results with their emission values on the approved and color-coded pre-printed VET Certificates. The half-slip of the certificate is submitted to the local authorities.
All the vehicles have to pay designated charge for the testing. Upon failure, the testing centers will specific handouts for retests explaining the reason behind test failure. The service center provides free retest for the failed vehicles and is asked to visit after proper maintenance within a period of 60 days.
10. Does the owner compulsorily be present during the testing?
Not necessarily but the original documents are mandatory.
11. There are two companies who do the testing. If I do in one once, do I always have to get the testing done in the same one?
Not necessarily. The owner can use as per their convenience and priority. All the data will be duly stored in the government data system, so it does not matter. The vehicle owners are encouraged to choose the vehicle centers are company on the basis of their convenience and experience.
12. What will happen if my vehicle fails the test?
Upon failure, the testing centers will specific handouts for retests explaining the reason behind test failure. The service center provides free retest for the failed vehicles and is asked to visit after proper maintenance within a period of 60 days.
13. Who can repair my vehicle if it fails the test? Are there any designated repair centers or can I choose it on my own?
The government has not mandated any specific repair centers. The vehicle owners can choose the repair centers on their own and are encouraged to choose any good, quality and honest repair centers.
14. What happens when my vehicle pass a retest?
When a vehicle passes the test, a Vehicle emission Testing Certificate is provided to the owner. The certificate is on approved and color-coded pre-printed VET Certificates. The half-slip of the certificate is submitted to the local authorities by the VET centers. The owner can then present the certificate at DMT during the annual vehicle license renewal.
15. What are the emission standards for the testing program?
The emission standards are given in the table below:Petrol Vehicles
Table: Vehicle Emission Standards for Petrol Vehicles as effective from 15 September 2016
S.No |
Type of vehicles | Carbon Monoxide CO (% v/v) | Hydrocarbon HC (ppm v/v) | Other matters |
| 1 | Petrol Vehicles other than motor bi-cycles and motor tri-cycles | 3.0 | 1000 | Both Idling and 2500 RPM with no load |
| 2 | Petrol motor vehicles and petrol motor tri-cycles | 4.0 | 6000 |
Abbreviations
% v/v - percentage as per volume
ppm v/v - parts per million as per volume
RPM - Rounds per minutes.
Diesel Vehicles
Table: Smoke Opacity at Instant acceleration K factor (m-1) (E.G. No 1887/20 2014.11.05)
Type of vehicle |
Smoke Opacity at Instant acceleration K factor (m-1) |
| Diesel vehicles | 4.0 |
Abbreviations -
K – factor - absorbent Co-efficient
Instant acceleration - Carries the same meaning in the interpretation of the term ‘SAE RECOMMENDED PRACTICE J 1667
16. What parameters/ pollutant gases are tested during VET?
Same as above question 14 details.
17. How can I ensure that the vehicle is tested properly?
The procedure of VET is given in question 9 and this procedure is handled by the software; it has fewer errors and is scientific. Still, if the owners are unsatisfied, they can get a retest (upon failure) or complain to AirMAC VET Cell.
18. My vehicle was registered far away from where I drive. Do I need to get them tested in testing centers of the area where it was registered?
Not Necessarily. The testing can be done in any convenient, authorized testing center belonging to any of the two companies.
19. If I get cheated at a VET center or if I am not satisfied with their service, who do I complain to?
- Air Resource and Management Center (AirMAC)
- Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy
- Department of Motor Traffic
20. Who are the government authorities leading VET program?
Following are the leading government institutions on VET:- Department of Motor Traffic, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic
- Air Resource and Management Center (AirMAC), Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy
- Central environmental authority (CEA), Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy
- Ministry of Transport
- Measurement Unit Standards and Services Department (MUSSD)
- Department of Traffic Police
21. I have a new vehicle. Will my insurance cover the Vehicle Emission Testing fees and repair services?
No. Though the insurance may cover the repair charges which you will need to do, in case you fail the tests, the test fee will not be covered. Still, the owners are advised to refer to your vehicle insurance documents or contact your insurance agency.