Seeking Guidance on ISO 9001:2008 Certification Costs, Application, and Timeline

Hello Everyone, My company is going for ISO Certification, and the responsibility is on me. I went through various threads and have a checklist for conducting an internal audit. Thanks to all of you for sharing the materials. However, some things are still unclear. Please shed some light on these aspects:

1. Cost for obtaining ISO 9001:2008
2. Where to apply?
3. Time Duration for acquiring it.

It would be great if someone who has implemented ISO Certification could guide me on the process. The loopholes, the requirements, etc., shared. Thanks, waiting for a reply...

Thank you for the quick reply. Are there any additional costs incurred other than the consultant fee and auditor fee, such as fees to the certifying body and recurring costs? Do we need to send the application for ISO Certification to BIS? Will the consultant help with the documentation part? Also, could you recommend a good and affordable consultant?

Thank you,
Eshansh