Website Quality Certification

Who Needs This Service

Government departments and agencies, PSUs and organisations that need assured quality for their websites need WQCS.

Private companies can also apply.

Departments launching new portals benefit.

If you only need an accessibility check, a smaller audit may do.

Key Benefits

• GIGW 3.0 compliance verified
• Quality manual and application prepared
• Security audit coordinated
• Certification mark
• Public trust

Next Steps & Related Services

After certification, maintain the site. Related services: Information Security Testing, Software Testing and Assessment and STQC certification.

Common Mistakes

• Weak accessibility.
• No security audit.
• Incomplete manual.
• Ignoring updates.
• Wrong URL scope.

Timeline, Costs & Practical Tips

Timelines depend on testing.

Practical tip: audit accessibility and security first.

Additional Information

GIGW sets quality norms for Indian government websites.

Practical Scenarios

Scenario 1:

A department certifies a portal.

Scenario 2:

A PSU certifies its site.

Scenario 3:

A startup seeks assurance.

Process & Planning

For website certification, begin with a self-review against GIGW 3.0 for content, accessibility, usability and security. Prepare the Website Quality Manual, complete the WQCS application (STQC/WQCS/F01) and certification agreement, obtain a security audit from a CERT-In empanelled lab as per the scheme and submit them to the Website Certification Cell with charges. STQC assesses and issues the certificate and mark. Planning checklist: fix accessibility issues early, document hosting and CMS details, retest after major changes and keep the certification current.