No, only private limited companies, registered partnerships, and LLPs in Telangana are eligible for this scheme. Sole proprietorship in Telangana does not qualify for Startup India registration. 

Yes, if your business in Telangana is less than 10 years old and meets the Startup India registration eligibility criteria, like innovation and turnover under ₹100 crore. 

Yes, Startups in Telangana recognized by DPIIT can apply for government tenders and are exempted from certain criteria like prior experience and turnover requirements. 

To check Startup India registration verification status, you will need to login to your Dashboard on the Startup India Portal and check for the status of your application. This can be found on the top right of the page after you log in.

To download a Startup India certificate, you can use one of the following options: 

1. NSWS Government Portal: Login to nsws.gov.in using your registered credentials and find the Startup India certificate in the Approvals section in the portal 
2. Startup India Hub Portal: Go to startupindia.gov.in and click on the "Verify/Download Certificate" button under the "Recognition" tab on the homepage, enter the certificate number or complete entity name.  
3. Digi Locker:
   • Log in to the Digi Locker app or website, search for "Startup Certificate", and follow the steps: 
   • Click the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) icon under Central Government Section 
   • Click on the Recognition Certificate - Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) 
   • Enter the Certificate Number and Registered Mobile Number 
   • Click on Get Document to download the certificate

(OR) you can also contact Startup India at 1800 115 565.