You can apply for a PAN card both online and offline through authorized government channels. The available online options for submission are:
- The Income Tax e-Filing Portal for Instant e-PAN, which is a quick, paperless service for individuals with an Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- The Protean eGov Technologies (formerly NSDL eGov) portal.
- The UTIITSL portal.
For offline submission, you can obtain and submit the physical application form (Form 49A/49AA) at any authorized PAN centre.