How to Get a New PAN Card Online in 2026 (and Track It)

Instant e-PAN via Aadhaar OTP on the income tax portal is free and arrives in minutes

Protean/NSDL and UTIITSL handle physical cards; fees are roughly ₹107 within India

PAN 2.0 cards carry a dynamic QR code; older PANs stay valid, no forced reapply

Your name and date of birth must match Aadhaar exactly or the application bounces

Track status with the 15-digit acknowledgement number after about three days

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