- The ~30 June 2026 deadline is point-in-time and was litigated — verify it was not deferred before you act.
- You file the time-extension or exemption on the NISE DCR portal (confirm the live URL).
- Projects with a documented reason — old PPA, delay outside your control — may qualify; confirm criteria.
- Keep PPA, LOA, delay proof and approvals ready; the exact list is point-in-time.
- Miss the window and you may have to meet the List-II cell mandate in full — file early.
- Confirm the current status in the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 June 2026.
If a project cannot meet the new cell rule in time, you may file an ALMM List-II extension on the DCR portal to buy more time or claim an exemption. The window is reported to close around 30 June 2026 — but that date is point-in-time and was contested, so confirm it before you do anything.
What the ALMM List-II extension actually is
The extension is a formal request that lets a project meet the List-II cell mandate later, or skip it where a documented reason applies. You file it through the NISE DCR portal, the same system that handles ALMM and domestic-content enrolment for solar projects.
List-II tightens what counts as compliant by adding a solar-cell sourcing rule on top of the module rule. Some live projects were planned before that rule landed. The extension and exemption route exists so those projects are not stranded overnight.
Time-extension versus exemption
A time-extension still asks you to meet the List-II rule — just on a later date that fits your supply chain. An exemption removes the requirement for that project, usually because a contract or approval predates the rule. Pick the one your facts actually support; do not over-claim.
The ~30 June 2026 deadline — and why you must verify it
The extension window is reported to close around 30 June 2026, with the List-II cell mandate taking effect about 1 June 2026. Treat both dates as point-in-time. They were litigated and deferment was requested, so the live position can differ from what you read anywhere, including here.
Before you plan around either date, confirm the current cut-off in the latest MNRE order and on the NISE DCR portal. Ask one question: was the deadline deferred, and if so, what is the new date? Get that in writing from the official source, status as of 20 June 2026.
Why the date keeps moving
Rules this size attract challenges. There has been litigation, including at the Karnataka High Court, and industry bodies asked the ministry to push the date out. That is normal for a new sourcing mandate. It also means a deadline that is real today can shift next week.
Who qualifies for a List-II time-extension or exemption
Projects with a documented reason for relief may qualify — but eligibility is point-in-time and set by the current order, so confirm the exact criteria before you file. The common grounds are old contracts and delays you did not cause.
Typical qualifying grounds
- Contract predates the rule — a PPA or Letter of Award signed before List-II took effect.
- Delay outside your control — a DISCOM, grid or approval hold-up that pushed your timeline.
- Supply not yet available — compliant List-II cells not procurable in your window.
- Advanced procurement — modules or cells ordered or paid for before the rule landed.
If a DISCOM delay is your reason, our exemption-for-DISCOM-delay guide walks through that specific filing. Not sure the rule even applies to your project? Start with which projects must comply.
Documents you need to file
Have your evidence ready before you log in — a thin file is the fastest way to get sent back. The exact list is point-in-time, so confirm it on the NISE DCR portal, but this is the usual set.
Table: common documents for a List-II extension or exemption. Point-in-time — verify the exact required set against the current MNRE order and the NISE DCR portal, status as of 20 June 2026.
Step-by-step on the NISE DCR portal
Once your evidence is ready, the filing is a short online process. Here is the flow from login to a saved acknowledgement. Each step is point-in-time, so confirm the live process on the portal.
Log in to the NISE DCR portal
Open the NISE DCR / ALMM portal and sign in with your registered project account. Verify the exact portal URL and that the extension window is open, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
Open your project record
Find the project that needs relief and open its compliance record. Check that its registration, PPA date and commissioning timeline are correct before you file.
Select time-extension or exemption
Choose the right relief type — a time-extension to meet the List-II cell rule later, or an exemption where a documented reason applies. Pick the one that matches your facts.
Upload your evidence set
Attach the documents that prove your ground — PPA, LOA, the delay cause, board approvals and any DISCOM correspondence. Clear, dated scans avoid a sent-back file.
Submit before the deadline & save proof
Submit ahead of the ~30 June 2026 cut-off (verify it was not deferred), then download the acknowledgement. Keep that receipt; it is your proof the filing was made in time.
Process: filing a List-II time-extension or exemption on the NISE DCR portal. Source: NISE DCR portal and MNRE List-II orders. Steps and the deadline are point-in-time — verify on the NISE DCR portal, status as of 20 June 2026.
What happens if you miss the deadline
If you miss the window, your project may have to meet the List-II cell mandate in full with no relief. That can mean re-sourcing cells, schedule slips and added cost. So the safe move is to file early, well before any reported cut-off.
Check for a later window first
Because the rule is contested, a missed date is not always final. The ministry may open a fresh window or push the deadline out. Read the current MNRE order before you assume the door is shut, and keep checking the NISE DCR portal. Then plan your sourcing for the worst case anyway.
Is the deadline even live right now?
As of 20 June 2026, the honest answer is: confirm it yourself. The List-II cell mandate (about 1 June 2026) and this ~30 June 2026 extension deadline were litigated, including at the Karnataka High Court, and deferment was requested. Do not treat any date here as settled.
The reliable path is the primary source. Check the ALMM & DCR hub for the current picture, then open the latest MNRE order and the NISE DCR portal to confirm whether the rule took effect, whether it was deferred, and what the live deadline is. For more on the rule itself, see our List-II cell mandate guide.
How SuryaHub helps you track every extension filing
Missing a filing date is an expensive mistake, and across many projects it is easy to lose track of which ones need relief. SuryaHub is built to map each project to its procurement and inventory position and its government-workflow steps, so you can see which projects need a List-II extension filing and the deadline for each in one view. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, this feature is on the roadmap, and every date here is point-in-time, not a guarantee.
See which projects need an extension filing
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Related guides
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for an ALMM List-II extension on the DCR portal?+
To apply for an ALMM List-II extension, log in to the NISE DCR portal, open your project record, choose a time-extension or exemption, upload your evidence, and submit before the deadline. Save the acknowledgement as proof. Verify the live URL and current deadline on the NISE DCR portal, status as of 20 June 2026.
What is the ALMM List-II extension deadline?+
The ALMM List-II extension deadline is reported as about 30 June 2026, but this is point-in-time and was litigated. Confirm whether it was deferred and the current cut-off in the latest MNRE order and on the NISE DCR portal before you rely on any date, status as of 20 June 2026.
Who qualifies for an ALMM List-II time-extension or exemption?+
Projects with a documented reason for relief may qualify — for example a PPA or LOA that predates the List-II rule, or a delay outside your control. Eligibility is point-in-time and order-driven, so confirm the exact qualifying criteria in the current MNRE order and on the NISE DCR portal.
What documents do I need for the ALMM List-II extension filing?+
You typically need the PPA, the Letter of Award, proof of the cause of delay, board or sanction approvals, and any DISCOM correspondence. Keep every scan clear and dated. Always confirm the exact document list on the NISE DCR portal, because the required set is point-in-time.
What happens if I miss the ALMM List-II extension deadline?+
If you miss the ALMM List-II extension deadline, your project may have to meet the List-II cell mandate in full with no relief, which can disrupt supply and cost. Check the current MNRE order for any later window, and file early. Treat every date here as point-in-time and verify it.
How does SuryaHub help with ALMM List-II extension filings?+
SuryaHub tracks which projects need an ALMM List-II extension filing and the deadline for each, alongside procurement and government-workflow steps, so nothing slips. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and this feature is on the roadmap.
Sources & references
The extension route, the deadline and the document list come from primary government sources. Every date and deadline here is point-in-time — verify against the current MNRE order and the NISE DCR portal before you act, status as of 20 June 2026.
- NISE DCR / ALMM portal (verify URL) ↗
Where time-extension and exemption applications are filed. Verify the exact URL and live process.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
ALMM List-II orders, the effective date and any deferment or extension order. Verify current status.
- National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) ↗
Operates the DCR / ALMM enrolment and testing process. Confirm the deadline and steps here.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE, NISE & BIS sources · updated 20 June 2026.
Method: The extension steps, deadline and document rules are taken from the government sources above and re-checked regularly. The List-II effective date (~1 June 2026), the ~30 June 2026 extension deadline, eligibility and the NISE DCR portal URL are all point-in-time and were litigated — confirm whether the rule was deferred and the live deadline in the latest MNRE order and on the NISE DCR portal. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 20 Jun 2026 — first published.