How to Check PAN Card Status Online (e-PAN, NSDL, UTI)
Applied for a new PAN or a correction and want to know where it is? You can track it online with your acknowledgement number. Where you check depends on where you applied: the Income Tax portal (instant e-PAN), Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL.
Instant e-PAN (Income Tax portal)
- Go to the Income Tax e-filing portal and click Instant e-PAN.
- Choose Check Status / Download PAN.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and the OTP.
- You’ll see whether the PAN is allotted, and can download the e-PAN.
Protean (NSDL) application
- Open the Protean PAN status page (linked from the Income Tax Department’s status page).
- Select PAN – New / Change Request.
- Enter your 15-digit acknowledgement number and the captcha.
- Submit to see the current status.
UTIITSL application
- Go to the UTIITSL PAN portal and choose Track PAN Card.
- Enter your application coupon number or PAN, and your date of birth.
- Submit to see the status.
Common statuses
| Status | What to do |
|---|---|
| Under process / application received | Wait; this is normal for the first few days |
| PAN allotted | Your PAN number is ready. Download the e-PAN; the physical card follows by post. |
| Dispatched | Track the card with the India Post consignment number |
| Discrepancy / objection | Respond with the requested document or correction |
Frequently asked questions
How long does a new PAN take?
Instant e-PAN is usually allotted within minutes. Protean/UTIITSL applications typically take a couple of weeks for the physical card.
I lost my acknowledgement number. What now?
Check the confirmation email or SMS you received after paying, or contact the agency you applied with.
Related guides
Official links: Income Tax e-filing portal · PAN status (Protean). Easy Guide India is not affiliated with the Income Tax Department.