- Download the ALMM list PDF only from mnre.gov.in, never a third-party copy.
- Always open the latest List-I order — MNRE revises the list every few weeks.
- Search by the exact model number on the label, not the brand name.
- Read every column: manufacturer, model, capacity, technology, date, validity.
- The PDF does not show DCR — check DCR on the NISE portal separately.
- Model counts and total GW are point-in-time — verify on the MNRE portal.
If you place the BOM order, the ALMM List-I PDF is your proof that a module is allowed. Most rejection risk starts here. This guide shows you how to download the ALMM list PDF the right way, then read each column so you never trust a brand name alone.
What is the ALMM List-I PDF?
The ALMM List-I PDF is the official MNRE list of approved solar modules. ALMM stands for Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. List-I covers modules. A module must be on List-I, by its exact model number, to be used in most government-linked projects — subsidy jobs, many tenders and net-metering connections.
The list is published as a PDF, signed off in an MNRE order. Each row names one enlisted model. The list is the single source of truth that procurement, the DISCOM and the auditor all check. If your module is not on it, the project can be rejected.
List-I, List-II and List-III in one line
List-I covers approved modules. List-II covers approved cells, with a date that is litigated — confirm whether it was deferred in the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 June 2026. List-III covers wafers and ingots, planned later (verify). This page is about List-I. For the full split, read our ALMM list explained guide.
Where do I download the ALMM list PDF?
You download the ALMM list PDF from the MNRE site at mnre.gov.in, in the ALMM section, under the latest List-I order. Do not download it from a vendor blog, a WhatsApp forward or a cached copy. Those go stale fast and may hide withdrawn models.
MNRE revises the ALMM list often — sometimes within weeks. Models get added, renewed or pulled. So the published List-I date, the manufacturer count and the total enlisted capacity all change. Treat any count you see as point-in-time, and verify it against the current MNRE order.
Why the source matters
A third-party PDF can show a model that MNRE has since withdrawn. If you order against an old list, the module may fail at the DISCOM or audit stage. Always start at mnre.gov.in, and note the order number and date on the PDF you actually use.
How do I download the List-I PDF step by step?
You download the List-I PDF in five short steps, from opening the MNRE page to reading the right row. Follow them in order, and search by the model number, not the brand.
Open the MNRE ALMM page
Go to mnre.gov.in and find the ALMM section. Look for the latest List-I order or notification. The exact menu path changes, so use the site search for "ALMM List-I".
Find the latest List-I order
Open the most recent List-I order by its date. MNRE revises the list often, so confirm you have the current version, not an old cached PDF or a third-party copy.
Download the PDF
Click the List-I PDF link to download or open it. Save it with the order date in the filename so you can tell versions apart later. Note the order number on the first page.
Open and search inside it
Open the PDF and use Ctrl+F (Cmd+F on Mac). Search by the exact model number printed on the module label, not just the brand name. The brand alone is not enough to confirm enlistment.
Read the row in full
When you find the model, read the whole row — manufacturer, model number, capacity, technology, enlistment date and status. Match every field against the physical module and your BOM.
Homeowners checking a quote can use the same steps. If an installer claims a panel is ALMM approved, ask for the exact model number and search the List-I PDF yourself. The brand on the datasheet is not proof — the model number in the live list is.
What columns does the ALMM List-I PDF show?
The ALMM List-I PDF shows the manufacturer, the exact model number, the rated capacity, the cell technology, the enlistment date and the validity or status. Each row is one enlisted model. Read the whole row, not just the first column, before you trust it.
Column layout is a guide based on past MNRE List-I orders. Exact column names and order can change between revisions — verify against the current List-I PDF on mnre.gov.in.
Why does the model number matter most?
The model number matters most because ALMM enlists each specific model, not the brand. A maker can have some models on List-I and other models that are not enlisted. So a panel from an approved brand can still fail if that exact model is missing from the list.
Match the model number on the physical label, the datasheet and the List-I row — all three must agree. Watch for tiny differences: a suffix, a wattage variant or a revision letter can change the model into one that is not enlisted. Treat the model number as an exact string, not a guess.
Brand approved is not model approved
Procurement teams get caught here often. A supplier says "this brand is ALMM approved", and that is half true. Ask which exact models are on List-I, then confirm each one in the PDF. The brand column tells you the maker; the model column decides the project.
How do I read the capacity and wattage column?
You read the capacity column as the module's rated power in watt-peak, or Wp. It ties the enlisted model to a wattage. Match this figure against the module label and your BOM, because a different wattage can mean a different model number that may not be enlisted.
A maker often lists several wattages of the same series. Each wattage can be a separate row with its own model number. So a 540 Wp panel and a 545 Wp panel from the same series may have different enlistment status. Check the exact wattage you are buying, not the series.
Cross-check against your BOM
When you build the bill of materials, copy the model number and wattage straight from the List-I row. Do not retype from memory. A clean match between the PDF, the BOM and the delivered module is what protects the project at audit. Our ALMM BOM compliance guide shows how to lock this into procurement.
What do the enlistment date and validity tell me?
The enlistment date tells you when the model joined List-I, and the validity or status tells you whether it is still active. A model can be withdrawn, expired or suspended. A lapsed model is not usable, even if it appeared on an older version of the PDF.
So two checks matter: the model is on the list, and the model is still active on the current list. Always read the status field. If a row shows an expiry that has passed, or a withdrawn flag, do not order against it. Confirm timing against the order date on the PDF.
Why old PDFs are dangerous
An old saved PDF freezes the list at one date. A model that was active then may be withdrawn now. This is the single biggest reason teams order a module that fails later. Re-download the current List-I PDF before each major BOM, and discard the old file.
Does the List-I PDF show DCR flags?
No. The ALMM List-I PDF confirms a module is enlisted, but it does not show DCR status. ALMM and DCR are two separate things. A module can sit on List-I and still not be DCR compliant. So the PDF alone cannot prove a job that needs DCR will pass.
DCR means Domestic Content Requirement — the module and its cells are made in India. You prove DCR with a DCR certificate from the NISE DCR portal (solardcrportal.nise.res.in — verify URL), not from the ALMM PDF. DCR is mandatory where the scheme demands domestic content, notably the PM Surya Ghar residential subsidy.
When you need both ALMM and DCR
For a PM Surya Ghar residential subsidy job, you usually need the module on ALMM List-I and backed by a DCR certificate. For many C&I or open-access jobs, non-DCR modules are fine, but ALMM may still apply. Map the scheme rule first, then check both lists. Confirm current rules in the latest MNRE order.
The List-II cell layer
From around 1 June 2026, the cells inside the module may also need to come from an enlisted Indian maker under List-II. This date faced deferment requests and court proceedings — do not treat it as settled. Confirm whether it was deferred in the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 June 2026. See our List-II cell mandate guide.
How do I verify a single module against the PDF?
You verify a single module by matching four things against the List-I row: the manufacturer, the exact model number, the wattage and the active status. Then, if the job needs DCR, you do a separate DCR check on the NISE portal. Only when all checks pass is the module safe to order.
Keep a simple record for each module: the order number and date of the PDF you used, the matched row, and a note of the DCR check. If an auditor or DISCOM questions the module later, you can show exactly which list version you relied on. Our how to check the ALMM list guide walks through this lookup in detail.
Build a repeatable habit
Verification should be a fixed step, not a favour. Run the same check on every module, every BOM. The cost of one re-download and one search is tiny next to a rejected project, a stuck subsidy or a re-supply. Make it routine and the risk drops to near zero.
What are the common reading mistakes?
The common mistakes all come from reading too little of the list. Avoid these and your checks hold up.
- Trusting the brand, not the model — search the exact model number, always.
- Using an old PDF — re-download the current List-I order before each BOM.
- Ignoring the status field — a withdrawn or expired model is not usable.
- Assuming ALMM means DCR — check DCR on the NISE portal separately.
- Reading one wattage for the series — each wattage can be its own row.
- Skipping the order date — record which list version you actually used.
Each mistake has the same fix: read the whole row in the current PDF, and write down what you checked. The deadlines that drive these checks change too, so keep our ALMM & DCR deadlines calendar to hand.
How SuryaHub helps you read the list once and enforce it
Reading the PDF by hand works for one module. It breaks down across many BOMs and many crews. SuryaHub's procurement and inventory module is built to hold the model number, capacity and compliance status against every line you buy — so the check happens once and sticks to the order. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and every ALMM figure here is a scheme fact to verify, not a guarantee.
The aim is simple: stop the same module being re-checked from scratch on every job, and stop a non-enlisted model slipping into a BOM. The MNRE order stays the source of truth; the platform keeps your record of which version you matched and when.
Enforce ALMM on every BOM
See how SuryaHub ties model number and compliance to each procurement line.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I download the ALMM list PDF?+
You download the ALMM List-I PDF from the MNRE site at mnre.gov.in, in the ALMM section, under the latest List-I order. MNRE revises the ALMM list often, so always open the most recent order and verify the version date before you trust any model you find inside it.
What columns does the ALMM List-I PDF show?+
The ALMM List-I PDF shows the manufacturer, the exact model number, the rated capacity in watt-peak, the cell technology, the enlistment date and the validity or status. The ALMM List-I PDF does not show DCR status, so a separate DCR check on the NISE portal is still needed.
How do I find my exact module in the ALMM list?+
To find your module in the ALMM list, open the List-I PDF and search the exact model number printed on the module label, not the brand name alone. ALMM enlists each specific model, so a brand can have some models on the list and other models that are not enlisted.
Does the ALMM List-I PDF show DCR status?+
No. The ALMM List-I PDF confirms a module is enlisted, but it does not show DCR status. DCR means the module and cells are made in India, proven by a DCR certificate from the NISE portal. A module can sit on ALMM List-I and still not be DCR compliant.
How often is the ALMM List-I PDF updated?+
MNRE revises the ALMM List-I often, sometimes within weeks, as models are added, renewed or withdrawn. So the published List-I date, the manufacturer count and total enlisted capacity change frequently. Always verify against the current MNRE order rather than an old saved PDF or a third-party copy.
Is an ALMM listed module always valid for my project?+
Not always. An ALMM listed module must be active on the current List-I, and your project may also need DCR, BIS or List-II cell compliance. Confirm the model status, the enlistment validity and any scheme specific rule against the current MNRE order before you place the BOM order.
Sources & references
The download steps, columns and DCR split come from primary government sources. ALMM lists, dates, model counts and capacities are point-in-time and revised often — always verify against the current MNRE order, the live ALMM list, the NISE portal and BIS before you rely on them.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
The ALMM List-I orders, enlisted models and revisions. The List-I PDF is published here — verify the latest version on each visit.
- NISE DCR portal ↗
The Domestic Content Requirement certificate portal run by NISE. Use it to confirm DCR status, which the ALMM List-I PDF does not show.
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) ↗
IS 14286 and the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS/QCO) for modules — a separate certification from ALMM enlistment.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE, NISE & BIS sources · updated 20 June 2026.
Method: Download steps and column descriptions are drawn from MNRE ALMM List-I orders and re-checked every 30 days. The List-I date, model count, capacities and the List-II date are point-in-time and litigated — verify on mnre.gov.in. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 20 Jun 2026 — first published.