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India.com
2 days ago
- India.com
Indian Railways Ticketing rules: These passengers can book train tickets for 365 days in advance, condition is to...
Tatkal ticket booking rules- Image for representational purpose IRCTC ticket booking process: The Indian Railways recently made several changes to its tatkal ticket booking rules under which it made tatkal ticket booking a lot easier for common people of India. However, talking about advance reservation, the Indian Railways recently made significant change to its ticketing policy. As per the advance ticket booking rules, the IRCTC has reduced the advance reservation period (ARP) for train tickets from 120 days to now 60 days. However, do you know about the rule which allows commuters to book train tickets 120 days prior. As per the rules of IRCTC mentioned on the website, Foreign Tourists (including NRIs) holding valid passport can avail Foreign Tourist Quota facility to book railway tickets upto 365 days in advance online using IRCTC eTicketing website within the current Advance Reservation Period (ARP). Readers should note that within current Advance Reservation Period (ARP), berths are allocated at the time of booking and the users will be notified about berth allocation through International SMS facility. Available classes of travel for Foreign Citizens Available classes of travel under Foreign Tourist Quota are Executive Class (EC), 1st AC (1A) , 2nd AC (2A), 3rd AC(3A), AC Chair Car (CC), Sleeper(SL) and Second Sitting(2S). Update on Tatkal ticket booking process In a significant update in the Tatkal ticket booking process, the Indian Railways Catering Service announced new rules for the commuters who face difficulties in booking Tatkal tickets. 'With effect from 01.07.2025, tickets under tatkal scheme can be booked through the website of Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)/its app only by Aadhaar authenticated users. Subsequently, Aadhaar-based OTP authentication shall also be made compulsory for the tatkal booking from 15.07.2025,' reads the circular issued by the Railway Ministry on June 10. 'Tatkal tickets shall be available for booking through computerised PRS (passenger reservation system) counters of Indian Railways/authorised agents only after authentication of a system generated OTP which shall be sent through the system on the mobile number furnished by the user at the time of booking. This shall also be implemented by 15.07.2025,' said the circular further.
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
How to link Aadhaar to IRCTC account for booking train Tatkal tickets from July 1? A step-by-step guide
From July 1, train passengers will not be able to book their train tickets without getting aadhaar authentication. A railway circular dated June 10 said that tickets under the Tatkal scheme can be booked through the website of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) or its app only by Aadhaar authenticated users. In other words, if you want to do the tatkal booking, you need to first get the aadhaar authentication. From July 15 onwards, Aadhaar-based OTP authentication will also be made compulsory for Tatkal bookings. IRCTC is urging the users to link their Aadhaar details with their IRCTC accounts. This will streamline the process of booking train tickets. This verification is aimed to enhance security and convenience for travellers. 'Tatkal tickets shall be available for booking through computerised PRS (Passenger Reservation System) counters of Indian Railways/authorized agents only after authentication of a system-generated OTP, which shall be sent through the system on the mobile number furnished by the users at the time of booking. This shall also be implemented by 15/07/2025,' the ministry said in its notification. This is how you can follow the process. 1. Sign in to your IRCTC account. 2. Go to 'My Account' and select authenticate user. 3. Authenticate user page will appear where user's profile details will be populated. 4. You can now submit an Aadhaar number or virtual ID and click on verify details and receive the OTP button. 5. Now you can submit OTP received on a mobile number linked with submitted Aadhaar. 6. Read and select the consent checkbox and then click on submit button to authenticate the details with Aadhaar. 7. On successful authentication, a confirmation message will be displayed. 8. If there is unsuccessful authentication, an alert message will be displayed. In those cases, train ticket users are supposed to check the details again and try again. For all personal finance updates, visit here
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
No Aadhaar, No Tatkal Ticket: How To Verify Your Aadhaar In IRCTC App
From July 1, 2025, Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets, according to a recent Railway Ministry announcement. In a circular dated June 10, 2025, the ministry informed all zones that this decision was made "to ensure that the benefits of the Tatkal Scheme are received by the common end users." "With effect from 01-07-2025, tickets under the Tatkal scheme can be booked through the website of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)/ its app only by Aadhaar authenticated users," the ministry said. Subsequently, Aadhaar-based OTP authentication shall also be made compulsory for Tatkal bookings from July 15, 2025, onwards. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is encouraging users to link and authenticate their Aadhaar card with their IRCTC accounts, streamlining the ticket booking process. This verification aims to enhance security and convenience for travellers. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it: Authenticating Aadhaar in Your IRCTC Account: 1. Visit the official IRCTC website or App and log in using your account credentials. 2. Go to 'My Account' and select 'Authenticate User'. 3. Enter your PAN Card Number, Aadhaar number or Virtual ID. 4. Click on 'Verify Details'. 5. Enter the one-time password (OTP) received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Check the consent checkbox and click 'Submit' to authenticate. If the authentication fails, double-check the details entered and try again. The authentication status can be verified under the "Authenticate User" link in the "My Account" section. Linking an Aadhaar Number to Your IRCTC Account: 1. Visit the official IRCTC portal. 2. Log in using your credentials. 3. Click "Link Aadhaar" under the "profile tab." 4. Enter your name as it appears on your Aadhaar card and enter your Aadhaar number. 5. Check the box and click 'Send OTP'. 6. Enter the OTP sent to your registered phone number and click 'Verify OTP'. 7. KYC details will be fetched from Aadhaar. Click 'Update' to complete the verification. A pop-up message will confirm successful Aadhaar verification and KYC details update. Important Considerations: Link and Verify: Complete Aadhaar authentication in your IRCTC profile if you haven't already. Mobile Number: Ensure your mobile number is updated with Aadhaar, as OTPs will be sent to this number. Update if necessary through UIDAI. Tatkal Bookings: For faster Tatkal bookings, have your Aadhaar linkage and IRCTC login credentials ready in advance to avoid delays.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
How to verify Aadhaar in IRCTC app for tatkal train bookings from July, 2025
How to authenticate Aadhaar in your IRCTC account How to link an Aadhaar number with IRCTC account The IRCTC tatkal ticket booking has new rules effective from July 1, 2025. Tatkal tickets can only be booked by users who have successfully authenticated with Aadhaar via IRCTC 's official website and mobile effective July 15, 2025, Tatkal online reservations will require Aadhaar-based OTP June 17, Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a major reform in the Tatkal ticket booking system, which will come into effect starting July 1, 2025. 'As per the new rule, only Aadhaar-authenticated and KYC-verified users will be allowed to book Tatkal tickets during the first 30 minutes of the booking window. This measure will help ensure tickets are available to genuine passengers,' he to ink Aadhaar with Your IRCTC AccountStep 1: Visit the official IRCTC website or App and log in using your account 2: Go to 'My Account' and select 'Authenticate User'Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number or Virtual 4: Click on 'Verify Details'Step 5: You will receive a one-time password on your Aadhaar-linked mobile OTP received on mobile number linked with submitted Aadhaar. Read and select the consent checkbox and then click on Submit button to authenticate the details with case of unsuccessful authentication, alert message will be displayed. In such cases, users are requested to re-check the details submitted and try status can be checked on selecting the Authenticate Userlink under MY ACCOUNT tab on top navigation of IRCTC eTicketing 1: Visit the official site of the IRCTC portalStep 2: Login using your credentialsStep 3: Click "Link Aadhaar" under the "profile tab"Step 4: Enter name as per Aadhaar and Aadhaar numberStep 5: Check the Box and click on 'Send OTP'Step 6: Enter OTP sent on your registered phone number and click Verify OTP buttonStep 7: KYC details is fetched from Aadhaar. Click 'Update' tab to complete the Aadhaar verification processYou will receive a pop-up message stating that your ' Your Aadhaar verification is successful and KYC details have been and Verify Aadhaar : If you haven't done so already, log in to your IRCTC account and complete Aadhaar authentication in the user profile Mobile Number is Updated with Aadhaar: OTP for booking will be sent to the mobile number linked with your Aadhaar. Update it at UIDAI if Last-Minute Hassles: Since OTP verification will be required during the fast-paced Tatkal window, ensure your Aadhaar linkage and IRCTC login credentials are ready in advance.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Tatkal train tickets: How to link Aadhaar and verify passengers
The Indian Railways has updated the Tatkal ticket booking system starting July 1, 2025, to reduce misuse by agents and bots. From this date, passengers must link their Aadhaar number to their IRCTC account to book Tatkal tickets online. This move aims to make ticket booking more transparent and help genuine last-minute travellers to get a seat. On 10 June 2025, the Ministry of Railways issued this guideline instructing all zonal railways to enforce Aadhaar-based authentication. Users will also need to complete an Aadhaar-based OTP verification process. This step will restrict unauthorised bookings made using automated tools, as well as those made by agents who set their own rates and sometimes demand up to three times the normal price for last-minute tickets. Also read: How to quietly limit someone on Instagram without blocking, unfollowing, or causing drama The second phase of Aadhaar OTP authentication begins on July 15. All Aadhaar-linked users will need to verify each Tatkal ticket booking by entering an OTP sent to their Aadhaar-linked mobile number. This additional verification step will help confirm that the account holder is the one making the booking. To continue booking Tatkal tickets after July 1, follow these steps to link your Aadhaar with IRCTC: Also read: Struggling with train ticket changes? Here's how to easily modify your name and travel date To streamline Tatkal bookings further, IRCTC allows users to pre-save passenger details in the 'Master List' with Aadhaar verification: Also read: You can't book Indian Railways train tickets for friends and family? This is what IRCTC has got to say To control bulk bookings, IRCTC has introduced timing restrictions for agents: The Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) and IRCTC will update backend systems to enforce these rules automatically. This new booking structure intends to increase availability for individual travellers and limit interference by middlemen.
