how can i apply for pan card online

You can apply for a PAN card online through official government portals.

• For an instant, free digital PAN, eligible individuals can use the "Instant e-PAN" service on the Income Tax e-Filing portal using their Aadhaar number and linked mobile.
• Alternatively, you can submit a new PAN application using Form 49A on the Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) portal or the UTIITSL portal.
• Depending on the submission mode you select, you may need to complete e-KYC or send physical documents to the processing agency.