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How to get a PUC certificate in Assam online and offline

The PUC certificate is an essential document that ascertains that a vehicle's emission levels are within regulations set by the government.

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| Updated on: Jun 29, 2025 | 11:18 AM
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Across India, a PUC is an important certificate that is required for driving a vehicle in the country. The certificate verifies that the vehicle’s emission level is below the permissible emission level. In Assam, close to 175 authorised emission testing centres are operational, making it easy for vehicle owners to test their vehicles for emissions without hassle.

According to the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988, it is a rule that all vehicles in India need to carry a valid PUC certificate following completion of an accurate PUC test. A typical certificate is valid anywhere between six months to one year from the date of issue, although it can vary. PUC certificate can be obtained both online and offline. 

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PUC Certificate Online

  • Visit the Parivahan PUC webiste
  • Here go to the “Other Prodcuts and Services” section and click on PUCC tab.
  • The applicant will find the status PUC certificate, which requires vehicle’s registration number, last five characters of the chassis number.
  • The Assam section has to be chosen from the drop-down menu.
  • After selecting the "Generate OTP" button, the applicant will be prompted to input the OTP that was sent to their phone. Select "Show Details."
  • Locate the PUC certificate section by scrolling down. Click on the drop-down menu to select a testing facility that has been approved by the RTO.
  • Use a debit or credit card to pay the costs.
  • Bring your car to the PUC testing facility so the testing operator can examine it.
  • The applicant will either receive the PUC certificate by email or directly after passing the test.

PUC Certificate Online

There is a commonly used offline method for PUC method which is equally user friendly.

  • Look for and select a PUC-approved center close to an individual’s home. The Parivahan website can be used to get information on the centre.
  • The necessary paperwork, such as your driver's license, insurance papers, and vehicle registration certificate, needs to be with the applicant before progressing to any level.
  • The vehicle needs to be brought to the designated PUC test location as soon as possible, and then the registration number needs to be provided.
  • The operator of the testing facility will insert the testing apparatus into the exhaust pipe of your car in order to inspect the exhaust emission.
  • Based on the emission values, the test operator will create the PUC certificate.
  • After the test is over, a fees has to be paid and the PUC certificate ca then be collected.
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In Assam, in order to obtain a PUC certificate, vehicle owners needs to visit an authorised emissione centre of fuel stations near them where the test can be performed. The vehicle is tested by an officer who will insert an exhaust pipe in the vehicle’s exhaust system while the car is needed to be started. 

The PUC certificate in Assam needs to be renewed at regular intervals to ensure the vehicular emissions is at check. Usually, the PUC validity of BS-IV and above cars, diesel three-wheelers, light motor vehicles and medium or heavy vehicles is one year. For the cars older than BS-IV vehicles and petrol, CNG and LPG three-wheelers is six months.

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