PAN Card 2026: How to Apply Online and Track It Fast

If you have Aadhaar linked to your mobile, Instant e-PAN is free and lands in about 10 minutes.

A printed card costs roughly ₹107 within India via Protean or UTIITSL; the e-PAN download is about ₹66.

From 1 April 2026, Aadhaar no longer counts as date-of-birth proof — carry a separate document.

Forms 49A and 49AA retire after 31 March 2026, replaced by new F-series forms.

Track Protean applications with the 15-digit acknowledgement number; check Instant e-PAN with Aadhaar and OTP.