How to Start Selling on Myntra โ The Complete Onboarding Playbook
Everything a brand or seller needs to know before applying for Myntra Seller Registration โ from choosing the right model and documents, to catalog guidelines, brand quality checks, and where most sellers go wrong.
Section 01
Why Sell on Myntra in 2025?
If you are a fashion, lifestyle, or ethnic-wear brand in India, Myntra is not just another marketplace โ it is the marketplace. With over four crore monthly active shoppers who specifically come to buy apparel, footwear, beauty, and accessories, the intent-to-buy on Myntra is far higher than on general eCommerce platforms.
Unlike platforms where fashion competes with electronics and groceries for attention, Myntra’s entire ecosystem โ from its discovery engine and editorial styling features to its loyalty programmes and Express delivery โ is built exclusively for fashion-forward customers. That kind of focused audience is gold for any apparel or lifestyle brand.
But getting listed is not as simple as filling out a form. Myntra is a curated platform. It evaluates your brand, your product quality, your catalog, and your operational readiness before approving your onboarding. This guide walks you through exactly what that process looks like.
Section 02
Understanding Myntra’s Two Selling Models
Before starting your Myntra Account Registration, the single most important decision is choosing which selling model fits your business. Myntra currently offers two models for marketplace sellers:
| Particulars | m-Direct | PPMP |
|---|---|---|
| Model Type | B2C | B2C |
| Inventory Type | Myntra Dedicated (Shared) Inventory | Open Inventory |
| Can Sell to Other Buyers? | โ Yes | โ Styles locked to Myntra |
| Purchase Order | Real-Time Customer Order | Real-Time Customer Order |
| Forward QC | At Seller | At Seller |
| Return QC | At Seller | At Seller |
| Cataloging Approval | Required from Seller | Required from Seller |
| Payment Cycle | 15 days post delivery | 15 days post delivery |
| OMS Platform | M-Direct OMS | Preter / 3P API |
Which model should you choose?
Choose m-Direct if you are a brand with a large shared inventory pool and want the simplicity of Myntra’s in-built OMS tool. This model suits mid-to-large sellers who are comfortable using Myntra’s dedicated platform for order management, picking, QC, and packing.
Choose PPMP (Pure Play Marketplace Partner) if you are an established brand that already operates a warehouse management system and wants API-level integration with Myntra. PPMP gives you the ability to use a third-party fulfilment platform โ like Unicommerce or others โ connected via Myntra’s API, which means your existing operations don’t need to change completely. PPMP sellers also get the advantage of Myntra’s brand promise for faster delivery dates, which directly reduces customer cancellations and improves net revenue.
Section 03
Categories Covered by Myntra
Myntra is a fashion-first platform and its category acceptance reflects that. Here are the primary categories where Myntra actively onboards new sellers:
Special article types like sarees have additional requirements โ they are mandatorily required to opt for Myntra’s Assured Shoot (MAS) program, and images from third-party studios are not accepted for this category.
Section 04
Documents Required for Myntra Account Registration
One of the most common reasons for Myntra Seller Registration getting delayed or rejected is incomplete documentation. Here is the full list of what you need to keep ready before you initiate the onboarding process:
If you are an authorised distributor rather than the brand owner, Myntra requires you to submit a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) or an Indemnity Bond instead of a Trademark Certificate. This is a strict requirement โ attempting to onboard without it will result in your application being put on hold at the Brand Team Review stage.
Operational Infrastructure Requirements
Beyond paperwork, Myntra also expects you to have the right physical infrastructure at your warehouse before you can go live:
As a rough benchmark, one packing table with one thermal printer, one laser printer, and one handheld scanner enables processing of approximately 30โ40 orders per hour per person. Plan your infrastructure based on your expected order volume.
Section 05
Step-by-Step Myntra Seller Onboarding Process
The Myntra Onboarding process follows five structured stages. Understanding each stage โ and the turnaround time associated with it โ helps you plan your go-live timeline realistically.
Curation
The Category Manager reviews your application submitted through the Sell With Us form. This stage involves margin negotiation basis your category and brand tier, serviceability check for your warehouse pin code, and an onboarding request raised to the Vendor Onboarding (VOB) team via Google Form.
Initiated by Category TeamDocumentation
IRIS Code is created for your brand, OPL Registration is initiated, KYC documents are verified, CTA and PLA agreements are accepted, new brand registration is filed, and order packaging material commitment is obtained (mandatory for PPMP).
TAT: 4 Working DaysApproval
IRIS Profile is completed and approved by the Flipkart/Myntra team. Commission terms are set up. Contract is created and approved. Partner Portal login credentials are issued. Tech configurations for PPMP are completed here.
TAT: 4 Working DaysCatalog
Catalog training is conducted covering Myntra’s image guidelines and attribute requirements. Product images and attribute sheets for the first two catalog lots must be approved before uploading on the DIY Partner Portal. Vendors with Tier-1 or Tier-2 brand status are directed to Myntra Assured Shoot (MAS) for professional photography.
TAT: 3 Working DaysDry Run
A mandatory test order is placed using 3 dummy styles to validate the end-to-end flow โ from order receipt on OMS to picking, QC, packing, and courier handover. Barcode and thermal printer rolls must be physically present at the warehouse. Only after a successful dry run does the catalog go live on Myntra.
TAT: 3 Working DaysSection 06
Catalog & Image Requirements โ What Myntra Actually Checks
Catalog quality is non-negotiable on Myntra. Unlike Amazon or Flipkart where you can upload a basic white-background image and update later, Myntra pre-approves your catalog images and attribute sheets before they go live. A single batch of rejected images can delay your go-live by weeks.
Basic Image Technical Specifications
For the Dry Run specifically, Myntra allows relaxed image standards โ your 3 dummy styles can use basic images that don’t fully adhere to the guidelines, but each image must belong to that specific SKU code only. These styles are delisted once the dry run is successfully completed.
For actual catalog uploads, the images go through a feedback loop. Myntra’s catalog team reviews your first two lots and shares corrections. You then apply those corrections before submitting the final lot โ this process prevents mass rejections and ensures a cleaner catalog launch.
Section 07
Myntra Brand Measurement Criteria โ What They Look For
Myntra does not evaluate brands solely on sales volume. The platform uses a multi-factor assessment when curating new sellers and when deciding tier upgrades, visibility, and partnership priority. Here is what Myntra’s team actually measures:
1. Brand Authenticity & Trademark Status
Your brand must have a registered trademark or at least a pending trademark application. Myntra’s Brand Team reviews brand ownership documents rigorously. Unauthorised brands, generic labels, or brands with disputed ownership are rejected outright.
2. Product Category Fit & Market Positioning
Myntra is a premium-to-mid-premium fashion platform. Categories that are overly unbranded, commoditised, or without clear USP tend to not pass curation. The Category Manager evaluates whether your brand adds something meaningful to the Myntra catalogue โ design differentiation, price-point positioning, or category depth.
3. Margin Structure
Myntra charges a platform commission that is negotiated based on category and brand tier. Brands that cannot offer a margin structure compatible with Myntra’s commercial requirements do not get approved. This is a confidential negotiation stage โ but having a clear sense of your cost-of-goods and target selling price before entering the conversation is essential.
4. Operational Readiness
Myntra evaluates whether your warehouse is ready for same-day or next-day dispatch, whether your packaging infrastructure is in place, and whether your team can handle Myntra-level order volumes. Brands that show up to the Dry Run without a thermal printer or barcode scanner face immediate delays.
5. Catalog Completeness & Image Quality
Myntra scores catalog quality at the style level. Low-quality images, missing attribute data, wrong size sets, or unclear product descriptions result in styles being put on hold or rejected before they can go live. A strong catalog โ with accurate attributes, clean photography, and complete size charts โ is a direct signal of brand seriousness.
6. Seller Tier Performance (Post Onboarding)
Once live, Myntra tracks dispatch SLA adherence, order cancellation rates, return rates, customer ratings, and response time on tickets. These metrics collectively determine your Seller Tier โ which in turn affects your payment speed, listing priority, and access to Myntra’s premium programs like Myntra Assured.
Section 08
Why Do Brands Fail During Myntra Onboarding?
We have seen hundreds of onboarding attempts โ successful and unsuccessful. The failures tend to cluster around the same predictable mistakes. Here are the most common reasons brands do not make it through Myntra Seller Registration:
- Non-Compliant Product Images Images that are not 3:4 ratio, below 500KB, shot on mannequins (where models are required), or with busy backgrounds are the single biggest reason for catalog rejection and go-live delays.
- Incomplete or Mismatched KYC Documents A warehouse address in the GSTIN that does not match the actual fulfilment location, or a missing Nodal Letter, causes payment configuration to fail even after catalog go-live.
- No Registered Trademark Brands without a Trademark Certificate or a valid NOC from the brand owner are rejected at the Brand Team Review stage. No exceptions.
- Unrealistic Margin Expectations Brands that are not aware of Myntra’s category-specific commission structure enter the margin negotiation unprepared, often causing the curation stage to collapse.
- Missing Dry Run Infrastructure Many brands underestimate the Dry Run. Arriving without a functioning thermal printer, barcode scanner, or polycovers from Myntra-approved vendors causes immediate failure and resets the TAT clock.
- Delayed Catalog Uploads After Partner Portal access is granted, brands have a limited window to submit their catalog. Long delays in uploading or seeking image approvals result in accounts being deprioritised by Myntra’s onboarding team.
- Not Approving Listings After Cataloging A critical step that many first-time sellers miss: after catalog upload and approval, styles must be explicitly approved by the seller through the Partner Portal. Failing to do this means styles remain in a “Pending” state and never go live โ even if inventory is updated.
Section 09
How eComAdvisor Helps Sellers Get Listed on Myntra โ Faster & Right
At eComAdvisor, Myntra Onboarding Services are not a side offering โ they are a core specialisation. Our team has managed brand onboardings across apparel, ethnic wear, footwear, accessories, and beauty categories, and we understand every stage of the process from the inside.
Here is what working with eComAdvisor looks like for a brand seeking Myntra Account Registration:
Brand Eligibility Audit
Before we submit a single form, we audit your brand documentation, trademark status, product category, and margin structure to assess onboarding readiness and flag gaps.
Documentation Management
We compile, verify, and manage all KYC documents, OPL registration, nodal letters, and legal compliance paperwork โ ensuring nothing gets rejected on a technicality.
Catalog & Image Preparation
Our team reviews your product images for Myntra compliance before submission, creates attribute sheets, and manages the feedback loop with Myntra’s catalog team to avoid rejection delays.
Model Selection Guidance
We help you choose between m-Direct and PPMP based on your warehouse setup, order volume projections, and existing tech infrastructure.
Dry Run Management
We prepare your team for the dry run โ from infrastructure checklist to OMS walkthrough โ so the first test order goes through without a hitch.
Post-Onboarding Growth
After go-live, we help with inventory planning, listing approvals, discount strategy, PLA ad credits utilisation, and seller tier management.
Frequently Asked
Questions About Myntra Seller Registration
What documents are required for Myntra Seller Registration?
You need PAN Number, Registered Address GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, Brand Logo, Trademark Certificate (or NOC/Indemnity Bond if you are an authorised distributor), GSTIN Certificate for the warehouse address, TAN Number, CIN Number, a Nodal Letter, and an Authorised Signatory Signature. MSME certificate is needed if applicable.
What are the two selling models available on Myntra?
Myntra offers m-Direct (dedicated/shared inventory managed via M-Direct OMS) and PPMP โ Pure Play Marketplace Partner (open inventory with Preter or 3P API integration). Both are B2C models with a 15-day payment cycle post delivery.
How long does the Myntra Account Registration process take?
With all documents and catalog images ready, the standard onboarding spans approximately 14โ16 working days across five stages: Curation, Documentation (4 days), Approval (4 days), Catalog (3 days), and Dry Run (3 days). Document or image issues can extend this timeline significantly.
What are Myntra’s image requirements for catalog upload?
Images must be 1080ร1440 pixels (3:4 ratio), minimum 72 dpi resolution, at least 500 KB file size, in vertical orientation, centrally aligned, and shot at eye level. Sarees must be shot through Myntra’s Assured Shoot (MAS) program โ third-party studio images are not accepted for this category.
What is the Growth Enablement Charge on Myntra?
Myntra levies a one-time Growth Enablement Fee (recovered from seller payouts) in lieu of onboarding fees. The default charge comes with PLA ad credits and seller insights access. Sellers can opt for a higher tier to receive additional PLA credits. Payouts are released after achieving the corresponding revenue milestone on the platform.
What is the Dry Run in Myntra Onboarding?
The Dry Run is a mandatory end-to-end test where 3 dummy styles are uploaded, a test order is placed, and the seller simulates the full fulfilment process โ from receiving the order on OMS to picking, QC, packing, scanning the polycover, printing the shipping label, and handing over to Myntra Logistics. It is the final gate before the brand goes live.
When does Myntra pay sellers?
Payment is made 15 days after order delivery, disbursed every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (except bank holidays). Return or exchange events trigger debits at the time of customer refund. RTO (Return to Origin) orders do not trigger any credit or debit. No payouts are initiated between the 28th and the 1st of the following month.
Can eComAdvisor handle the full Myntra Onboarding process on my behalf?
Yes. eComAdvisor manages end-to-end Myntra Onboarding Services โ from brand eligibility audit and document preparation to catalog management, Dry Run support, and post-launch growth. Reach out to our team at eComAdvisor.in to get started.
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