can i get pan card before 18

Yes, a minor can obtain a PAN card, but the application process is managed by a guardian. The application must be submitted and signed by the minor's parent or legal guardian, who will be listed as the representative assessee. You do not need the minor's photograph or signature on the initial application form. Instead, the parent's or guardian's PAN details and signature are required. Once the minor turns 18, they must apply to update the PAN card with their own photograph and signature.