how to apply online pan card application

You can apply for a PAN card online through three official channels: the Income Tax e-Filing Portal, the NSDL (Protean), or the UTIITSL portal.

• For the fastest option, an Instant e-PAN is available free of cost on the Income Tax Portal for individuals with a valid Aadhaar and a linked mobile number.
• Alternatively, you can fill out Form 49A (for Indian citizens) on the NSDL or UTIITSL website, submit the application, and complete the process using Aadhaar e-KYC/e-Sign or by physically sending the signed documents.