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PAN Card Apply Online 2026 — New PAN, Instant e-PAN & Correction — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Income Tax Department |
|---|---|
| Post / Position | PAN Card — New Application, Instant e-PAN & Correction |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility |
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| Official Website | www.incometax.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Instant e-PAN | Issued within minutes (Aadhaar-based) |
| Physical PAN delivery | Approx 15-20 working days after application |
| PAN-Aadhaar linking | Mandatory — verify the current deadline on the IT portal Last Date |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Instant e-PAN (Aadhaar-based) | ₹0 | Free + paperless on the Income Tax e-filing portal. Issued as a PDF. |
| Physical PAN (Indian address) | ₹107 | Approx ₹107 (incl. taxes) via Protean / UTIITSL — verify the current fee. e-PAN-only options are cheaper. |
| PAN with foreign address | — | Higher dispatch fee (approx ₹1,017) — verify on the agency portal. |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Educational Qualification:
- Individual: Any Indian citizen with valid identity, address + date-of-birth proof. Instant e-PAN needs an Aadhaar with a linked active mobile number.
- Other entities: Companies, firms, HUFs, trusts etc. apply via Protean / UTIITSL with the relevant entity documents.
Nationality: Indian citizens + entities. Foreign citizens / entities use Form 49AA.
Selection Process
- Instant e-PAN (free) — On incometax.gov.in → "Instant e-PAN" → enter Aadhaar → verify the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile → e-PAN is generated as a PDF within minutes.
- New PAN via agency — For a physical card / non-Aadhaar route, apply Form 49A on Protean (onlineservices.nsdl.com) or UTIITSL (pan.utiitsl.com), upload documents, pay the fee + e-sign / send the acknowledgement.
- Correction / reprint — Use the "PAN Correction" service on the same agency portals to fix name / DOB / photo, or request a reprint of a lost card with your existing PAN.
- Track + download — Track the application by acknowledgement number; download the e-PAN once issued. Then link PAN with Aadhaar on the IT portal if not already linked.
Negative marking: Not applicable (citizen service).
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of ITD (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PAN card online kaise apply kare?
The fastest free way is Instant e-PAN on incometax.gov.in → "Instant e-PAN" → enter Aadhaar → verify the OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile → download the e-PAN PDF in minutes. For a physical card, apply Form 49A on Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL with documents + fee.
Instant e-PAN kitne time mein milta hai aur kya free hai?
Yes, instant e-PAN is free and is generated within minutes using your Aadhaar (with a linked active mobile) on the Income Tax e-filing portal. It is issued as a PDF and is fully valid — you only pay if you want a physical card via Protean / UTIITSL.
PAN card banane ki fees kitni hai?
Instant e-PAN is free. A physical PAN via Protean / UTIITSL costs approximately ₹107 (incl. taxes) for an Indian delivery address and around ₹1,017 for a foreign address — verify the current fee on the agency portal, as e-PAN-only options are cheaper.
PAN card mein correction kaise kare?
Use the "PAN Correction / Change Request" service on Protean (onlineservices.nsdl.com) or UTIITSL (pan.utiitsl.com). You can fix your name, date of birth, father's name, photo or signature by uploading supporting documents + paying the correction fee; the same PAN number is retained.
PAN aur Aadhaar link karna zaroori hai kya?
Yes — linking PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory for most taxpayers, and an unlinked PAN can become inoperative (affecting banking + tax). Link it on incometax.gov.in under "Link Aadhaar". Verify the current deadline + any late fee on the official IT portal.
Kya minor (bachche) ka PAN ban sakta hai?
Yes. A minor can have a PAN, applied on their behalf by a parent / guardian using the guardian's + minor's documents. The minor's PAN does not carry a photo / signature until they turn 18, when the details can be updated via a correction request.
PAN card kho jaye to kya kare?
If your PAN card is lost, you do not get a new number — request a reprint / duplicate PAN on Protean or UTIITSL using your existing PAN, or simply download the e-PAN PDF (free / nominal) from the IT portal or agency site. The PAN number stays the same.
PAN application ka status kaise check kare?
Track your PAN application using the acknowledgement / coupon number on the Protean or UTIITSL "Track PAN Status" page (whichever you applied through), or check the instant e-PAN status under the same service on incometax.gov.in. The e-PAN can be downloaded once the status shows issued.
PAN Card Apply Online 2026 — New PAN, Instant e-PAN & Correction — Analysis & Trends
The fastest route — free instant e-PAN
If your Aadhaar is linked to an active mobile number, the quickest + cheapest option is the Instant e-PAN service on incometax.gov.in. It is free, paperless, and the e-PAN PDF is generated within minutes — valid everywhere a physical PAN is. You only need the agency route (Protean / UTIITSL) if you want a physical card or cannot use Aadhaar OTP.
How to apply
- Instant e-PAN: incometax.gov.in → Instant e-PAN → Aadhaar → OTP → download.
- New / physical PAN: Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL → Form 49A → documents → fee.
- Correction: PAN Correction service → fix name/DOB/photo.
- Track by acknowledgement number + link PAN with Aadhaar.
Avoid fraud
Use only incometax.gov.in, the Protean PAN portal, or pan.utiitsl.com. Never pay agents who promise a faster PAN, and never share your OTP. The instant e-PAN is free + official.