is pan card mandatory for passport

No, a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is not mandatory for a passport application. The system accepts various other government-issued documents for identity and address proof, such as your Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence. While a PAN card is an accepted document that can be submitted as proof of identity or date of birth, it is not a compulsory prerequisite. You can complete your passport application smoothly by providing any of the other approved alternative documents.