1. Eligibility
- Only new passenger vehicles (M1 category) sold in India are tested.
- Cars must have at least 6 airbags, seat belt reminders, ESC (electronic stability control), 3-point seat belts, etc., to qualify for 5-star ratings.
2. Crash Tests Conducted
|
Test Type |
Description |
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Frontal Offset Crash Test |
At 64 km/h, 40% of the front crashes into a deformable barrier—simulates head-on collision. |
|
Side Impact Crash Test |
A trolley hits the side of the car at 50 km/h—simulates being hit at intersections. |
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Pole Side Impact Test (optional) |
Car is propelled sideways into a pole at 29 km/h—tests side head protection (mainly for |
3. Scoring System
➤ Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)
- Max score: 32 points
- Based on injury to head, chest, thighs, knees, legs (driver & passenger).
- Includes seatbelt reminders, airbags, structural integrity, etc.
➤ Child Occupant Protection (COP)
- Max score: 49 points
- Includes use of child seats, ISOFIX mounts, airbag disabling features, restraint labels, etc.
4. Star Ratings
|
AOP Score (Max 32) |
COP Score (Max 49) |
Star Rating |
|
27+ |
41+ |
(5 Star) |
|
23-26.99 |
35-40.99 |
(4 Star) |
|
19-22.99 |
28-34.99 |
(3 Star) |
|
13-18.99 |
22-27.99 |
(2 Star) |
|
<13 |
<22 |
â (1 Star) or Zero |
Bharat NCAP vs Global NCAP
|
Criteria |
Bharat NCAP |
Global NCAP |
|
Speed of Test |
64 km/h frontal (same as GNCAP) |
64 km/h frontal |
|
Side Impact |
Yes (mandatory in BNCAP) |
Yes (optional in some markets) |
|
Pole Impact |
Optional (for side head protection) |
Only for advanced ratings |
|
Star Standardization |
Specific to Indian road conditions |
Global average |
|
Launched |
2023 |
1997 |
Based on the latest data (up to June/July 2025), 21 vehicles have been tested, and 18 models scored a full 5-star rating across both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) .
5‑Star Cars
ICE Models
- Mahindra Thar Roxx – 31.09/32 AOP & 45/49 COP
- Skoda Kylaq – 30.88/32 AOP & 45/49 COP
- Hyundai Tucson – 30.84/32 AOP & 41/49 COP
- Toyota Innova Hycross – 30.47/32 AOP & 45/49 COP
- Kia Syros – 30.21/32 AOP & 44.42/49 COP
- Maruti Dzire (launched Nov 2024) – ~29.46/32 AOP & 41.57/49 COP
EV Models
- Mahindra XEV 9e – 32/32 AOP & 45/49 COP
- Mahindra BE 6 – 31.97/32 AOP & 45/49 COP
- Tata Harrier EV – 32/32 AOP & 45/49 COP
Additional 5‑star EVs tested previously include:
- Tata Punch EV – 31.46/32 AOP & 45/49 COP
- Tata Curvv EV – 30.81/32 AOP & 44.83/49 COP
- Plus earlier-tested Tata Nexon EV, Tata Harrier, Tata Safari — all rated 5-star
4-Star Model
- Citroën Basalt (coupe‑SUV) – AOP 26.19/32, COP 35.90/49
- Maruti Baleno – 4 stars Adult, 3 stars Child; adult ~24–26.5/32, child ~34.8/49
|
Model |
Type |
AOP (32) |
COP (49) |
Star Rating |
|
|
Thar Roxx |
ICE |
31.09 |
45 |
|
|
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Skoda Kylaq |
ICE |
30.88 |
45 |
|
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Hyundai Tucson |
ICE |
30.84 |
41 |
|
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Innova Hycross |
ICE |
30.47 |
45 |
|
|
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Kia Syros |
ICE |
30.21 |
44.42 |
|
|
|
Maruti Dzire |
ICE |
29.46 |
41.57 |
|
|
|
XEV 9e |
EV |
32.00 |
45 |
|
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BE 6 |
EV |
31.97 |
45 |
|
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Harrier EV |
EV |
32.00 |
45 |
|
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Punch EV |
EV |
31.46 |
45 |
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ |
|
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Curvv EV |
EV |
30.81 |
44.83 |
|
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Nexon EV, Harrier, Safari |
EV/ICE |
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Citroën Basalt |
ICE |
26.19 |
35.90 |
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ |
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Maruti Baleno |
ICE |
~24-26.5 |
~34.8 |
(ICE)4 adult |
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