NGO Darpan Registration

• Mandatory for all Central Government Ministry grant applications and schemes
• Prerequisite for FCRA registration — MHA requires Darpan ID in the FCRA application
• Provides a verified public profile that increases donor confidence significantly
• Required for CSR-1 registration and corporate CSR fund eligibility
• Single platform for showcasing activities, projects, financials, and governance
• Enables participation in NITI Aayog-facilitated funding and capacity building programmes
• Government departments and bilateral agencies verify Darpan registration before releasing grants

• NGO registration certificate (Trust / Society / Section 8 Company)
• PAN card of the organisation
• Address proof of registered office
• 12A and 80G certificates (if obtained)
• Details of all governing body members with PAN and contact information
• Activity report and project details
• Audited financial statements (last 2–3 years)
• Bank account details

1. Create account: Visit ngodarpan.gov.in and click 'Sign Up' to create an organisation account
2. PAN verification: Enter organisation PAN and verify with mobile OTP linked to the registered mobile number
3. Fill organisation profile: Complete registration details, objectives, areas of activity, and programme focus
4. Upload documents: Upload governing document, registration certificate, and financial documents in prescribed format
5. Governing body details: Enter all governing body member details — name, PAN, designation, and contact information
6. Financial data entry: Enter annual income, expenditure, and balance sheet totals for the last 2–3 years
7. Submit for verification: Submit the completed profile — Darpan ID is generated immediately upon submission; NITI Aayog verification follows within 5–10 working days

Q: Is NGO Darpan registration free?
Yes, registration on the NGO Darpan portal (ngodarpan.gov.in) is completely free. MFiling charges professional fees for the service of completing, filing, and managing the Darpan profile on behalf of client organisations.

Q: How long does it take to get a Darpan ID?
The Darpan ID is generated immediately upon successful profile completion on the portal. However, complete verification by NITI Aayog may take 5–10 working days. MFiling ensures all required information and documents are correctly uploaded for quick verification.

Q: Does an NGO need to update Darpan every year?
Yes. NITI Aayog expects profiles to be updated annually with the latest audited financial data, activity report, and any changes to governing body members or regulatory certificates. Profiles not updated within 12 months are marked as outdated — which can lead to rejection of government grant applications and FCRA renewal complications.

Q: What happens if an NGO's Darpan profile is deactivated?
A deactivated profile blocks Central Government grant applications, FCRA renewal, and CSR-1 compliance. MFiling assists with Darpan profile reactivation — diagnosing the reason for deactivation and following the NITI Aayog prescribed correction process to restore an active status.

MFiling handles the complete Darpan registration process — from account creation and profile filling to document upload, governing body details, and annual update management. We ensure the profile is 100% complete and accurately reflects the organisation's activities, financials, and regulatory status.

• Same-day Darpan ID: We submit complete, error-free profiles that generate the Darpan ID on the day of submission
• Data consistency check: We cross-verify all Darpan data against ITR-7 records, audited accounts, and FCRA portal data before submission — preventing the mismatch errors that delay NITI Aayog verification
• Annual profile management: Darpan profile annual update is included in MFiling's NGO Compliance Retainer — your profile is never at risk of being marked outdated
• Reactivation support: If your Darpan profile has been deactivated, MFiling manages the complete reactivation process including NITI Aayog helpdesk correspondence
• One-stop NGO compliance: Darpan registration is typically the first step in a larger compliance journey — MFiling supports the complete sequence including 12A, 80G, FCRA, and CSR-1 that follow