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Tatkal Booking Details
All Tatkal Timings
| Train Type | Opening Time | Days Before Journey |
|---|---|---|
| AC Classes (1A/2A/3A/CC/EC) | 10:00 AM | 1 day before |
| Non-AC Classes (SL/2S) | 11:00 AM | 1 day before |
| Premium Tatkal | 10:00 AM | 1 day before |
Pro Tips for Tatkal Booking
Login Early
Login to IRCTC 10-15 minutes before Tatkal opening time to avoid last-minute issues.
Passenger Details Ready
Keep all passenger details saved in your IRCTC account for quick autofill.
Payment Method
Ensure your payment method is working and has sufficient balance.
Use IRCTC App
The IRCTC app often works faster than the website during peak booking times.
Alternative Trains
Have 2-3 alternative trains ready in case your first choice gets booked quickly.
Stable Internet
Use a stable and fast internet connection to avoid delays during booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tatkal is a scheme introduced by Indian Railways to help passengers book tickets at short notice. Under this scheme, a certain number of seats are reserved for booking one day in advance of the journey date (excluding the journey day) at a premium price.
Tatkal booking opens at 10:00 AM for AC classes and 11:00 AM for non-AC classes, one day before the journey date (excluding the journey day). For example, if your journey is on 15th March, Tatkal booking opens at 10:00 AM on 14th March for AC classes.
Tatkal charges vary based on the distance and class of travel. They are typically 10% of the basic fare for reserved classes with a minimum and maximum limit set by Indian Railways.
Yes, Tatkal tickets can be cancelled, but no refund is granted on cancellation of confirmed Tatkal tickets. Only the clerkage charges are refunded. Waitlisted Tatkal tickets are fully refundable.
Yes, one of the passengers must provide a valid ID proof during booking, and the same ID must be carried during the journey.