- Track four windows: List-II cell trigger, NISE extension, DCR waiver, BIS and duty.
- The List-II trigger (~1 June 2026) is litigated — confirm whether it was deferred in the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
- Apply for a List-II time extension or exemption through the NISE DCR portal.
- DCR give-it-up windows are set scheme by scheme — read the specific order.
- Every date is volatile and extension-prone — verify each against the current MNRE order.
The ALMM DCR deadlines 2026 are a moving target. One trigger can decide whether your modules pass or fail a project. This page puts every key window on a single sheet you can pin up — but treat each date as volatile. ALMM, DCR, BIS and customs dates change often, and several are in court. Confirm every one against the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
The 2026-2027 ALMM and DCR deadline calendar
Here is the one-page calendar. Each row gives the date or window, what changes, and the source to verify it against. Read the caption below the table — every date here is volatile and extension-prone, so confirm each against the latest MNRE order before you act.
Source: built from MNRE ALMM orders, the NISE DCR process, BIS IS 14286 and CBIC notifications. Every date row carries the same caveat — confirm against the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 Jun 2026. Dates are volatile and extension-prone.
What this ALMM DCR deadlines 2026 calendar is
This ALMM DCR deadlines 2026 calendar is a single-page list of the dates that decide whether your modules and projects stay compliant. It pulls together four separate rule-sets — the List-II cell mandate, the NISE extension route, DCR waiver windows, and the BIS and import-duty timelines — so you do not have to chase four government portals.
The full rules behind each window live on the ALMM & DCR compliance hub. Use the hub when you need the detail; use this page as the calendar you pin to the wall and check before every BOM order.
Why every date on this calendar is volatile
Every date here is volatile because MNRE, BIS and CBIC set these rules and revise them often, and several are litigated. A trigger date can be deferred. An extension window can open or close. A duty rate can change in a single notification. None of these dates is fixed in stone.
So treat this calendar as a prompt to check, not a promise. Before you place an order, apply for an extension, or price in a duty, confirm the current position against the latest MNRE order or the relevant body. The "status as of 20 Jun 2026" note on every row is your reminder to do that.
What "extension-prone" means for your planning
Extension-prone means a date you plan around can move, often at short notice. If you build your whole procurement plan on a single trigger date, a deferment can leave you holding the wrong stock. Plan for both outcomes — the rule taking effect and the rule slipping — so neither one catches you out.
When does the List-II cell trigger take effect?
The List-II cell trigger is tied to a date around 1 June 2026, but that date is not settled. It faced deferment requests and court proceedings, including a Karnataka High Court matter. Confirm whether it was deferred in the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 Jun 2026, before you treat the date as real.
When it does take effect, List-II pushes the domestic requirement past the module to the cell: the cells inside an approved module must come from an enlisted Indian maker. That is a far harder supply test than module-only ALMM. The full rule is in the List-II cell mandate guide.
Which date decides — order or commissioning?
The List-II rule is usually read off the project commissioning date, not the order date. So a job you order early but commission late can still fall under the new rule. Check the exact trigger wording in the current MNRE order, because the precise cut-off can shift with each version.
How do you get a List-II time extension?
You apply for a List-II time extension or exemption through the NISE DCR portal (verify the live URL), where MNRE has routed relief for projects that cannot meet the cell trigger in time. The form, eligibility and window all change by order, so confirm the current process before you file.
This route matters most for projects already committed at fixed prices that cannot re-source cells fast enough. Read the step-by-step in the List-II extension guide, and confirm the open window against the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
What are the DCR give-it-up and waiver windows?
DCR give-it-up and waiver windows are periods when a scheme lets a project drop its domestic-content claim and move to non-DCR modules, usually with a cost or tariff trade-off. These windows are not national — they are set scheme by scheme, so you read the specific scheme order.
For example, a state net-metering or subsidy scheme may let an applicant give up the DCR requirement to avoid a supply delay. See the Rajasthan give-it-up example in the Rajasthan net-metering guide. Where DCR stays mandatory — like the PM Surya Ghar residential subsidy — there is no give-up, so check the PM Surya Ghar hub first.
Do not assume a waiver is open
A waiver window that was open last quarter may be closed now. Never assume one exists. Confirm the current scheme order and the open dates with the scheme authority before you switch a project to non-DCR, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
What BIS and QCO dates should you watch?
You should watch the BIS registration and Quality Control Order dates, because a module must hold valid BIS registration under IS 14286 to be sold and used. The compulsory registration scheme and QCO coverage are revised by order, and the dates can pull new models or new rules into scope.
The practical check is simple: confirm the model you are buying holds valid BIS registration and that the registration covers the exact model number. Watch for QCO updates that change which products need coverage, and verify any date against BIS.
What is the import-duty timeline for 2026-2027?
The import-duty timeline tracks Basic Customs Duty (BCD) and the Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on imported solar cells and modules. These rates change by CBIC notification, often around the Union Budget cycle, so the live rate can differ from last year.
Duty matters because it changes the math on imported versus domestic supply, which feeds straight into your DCR and List-II planning. Read the detail in the BCD and AIDC import-duty guide, and always confirm the current rate with a customs broker or chartered accountant and the live CBIC notification.
How should you actually use this calendar?
Use this calendar as a monthly check, not a one-time read. Print it, pin it near the procurement desk, and run the rows against every live project before you place a BOM order. The point is to catch a date that affects a job you are about to buy for.
- Re-verify each row monthly against the latest MNRE, NISE, BIS or CBIC source — dates move.
- Tag each live project with its commissioning date, so you know which List-II rule applies.
- Plan for both outcomes on the litigated List-II trigger — taking effect and slipping.
- Note any open extension or waiver window the moment you confirm it, with the closing date.
How SuryaHub helps you stay ahead of these deadlines
A pinned-up calendar works until a date moves and no one re-checks it. SuryaHub ties each ALMM and DCR deadline to the projects and government workflows it affects, so a List-II trigger or a duty change flags the exact jobs at risk — not a static date in a spreadsheet. You see which live projects a window touches, and the proof lives with each one for any audit. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and every date here is point-in-time, so verify it against the latest MNRE order.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main ALMM DCR deadlines 2026 an EPC must track?+
The main ALMM DCR deadlines 2026 cover four windows: the List-II cell mandate trigger around 1 June 2026, the List-II extension or exemption route on the NISE DCR portal, the DCR give-it-up or waiver windows set scheme by scheme, and the BIS and import-duty timelines. Every date is volatile, so confirm each against the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
Is the 1 June 2026 List-II cell date a settled deadline?+
No. The List-II cell mandate trigger around 1 June 2026 faced deferment requests and court proceedings, including a Karnataka High Court matter. Do not treat it as settled. Confirm whether it was deferred in the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 Jun 2026, before you plan any procurement around that date.
How does an EPC get more time on the List-II cell rule?+
An EPC applies for a List-II time extension or exemption through the NISE DCR portal, where MNRE has routed relief for projects that cannot meet the cell trigger. The exact form, eligibility and window change by order, so confirm the current process on the portal and against the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
What is a DCR give-it-up or waiver window?+
A DCR give-it-up or waiver window is a period when a scheme lets a project drop its domestic-content claim and switch to non-DCR modules, usually with a cost or tariff trade-off. These windows are set scheme by scheme, so read the specific scheme order and confirm the dates against MNRE, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
Why is every date on this ALMM DCR calendar volatile?+
Every date is volatile because ALMM, DCR, BIS and customs dates are set by MNRE, BIS and CBIC and are revised often, and several are litigated. A trigger can be deferred, a window can move, and a duty can change by notification. So confirm every date against the latest MNRE order or the relevant body, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
How does SuryaHub help an EPC track ALMM and DCR deadlines?+
SuryaHub ties each ALMM and DCR deadline to the projects it affects, so a List-II trigger or a duty change flags the exact jobs at risk instead of a static date in a spreadsheet. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and every date here is point-in-time, so verify it against the latest MNRE order.
Sources & references
This calendar is built from primary government sources. ALMM lists, the List-II date, DCR windows, BIS dates and duty rates change often and several are litigated — always confirm the current date against the source before you rely on it. Last verified 20 June 2026.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
ALMM orders, List-I and List-II effective dates and any deferments.
- NISE DCR portal ↗
DCR certificates and the List-II time-extension or exemption route (verify the live URL).
- Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) ↗
BCD and AIDC duty notifications for solar cells and modules.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE, NISE, BIS & CBIC sources · updated 20 June 2026.
Method: Dates are built from the government sources above and re-checked every 30 days. ALMM, DCR, BIS and duty dates are point-in-time, volatile and often litigated — verify each against the current MNRE order. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots. Last verified 20 June 2026.
Change log: 20 Jun 2026 — first published.