how to check pan card status

You can check your PAN card status primarily online through the official Protean (formerly NSDL) or UTIITSL portals. The most common method involves visiting the respective website, selecting 'PAN - New/Change Request,' and entering your 15-digit acknowledgement number. For an instant e-PAN, you can check the status on the Income Tax e-Filing portal using your Aadhaar number. You can also track your status via SMS by sending 'NSDLPAN ' to 57575.