is e pan card valid for passport

Yes, an e-PAN card is valid for passport applications.

• The e-PAN is the digitally signed PDF version of your Permanent Account Number and has the same legal validity as the physical PAN card.
• It is widely accepted for various government services, including being listed as an acceptable document for Proof of Date of Birth when applying for a passport.
• This digital document is accepted because the issuing authority, the Income Tax Department, does not differentiate between the e-PAN and the physical card in terms of official validity.