can we apply pan card online

Yes, you can apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card online through authorized government portals. The main online application options include:

• The Income Tax e-Filing Portal for Instant e-PAN, which is free and received in minutes using a valid Aadhaar and linked mobile number.
• The NSDL (Protean eGov Technologies) portal.
• The UTIITSL portal.

For the regular process (NSDL or UTIITSL), you complete the online form, pay the fee, and then submit documents, either physically or using Aadhaar-based e-verification.