Usually, a PAN card is applied by an individual whose age is 18 or above, but now students can also apply for a ‘Student PAN Card‘. They can apply both offline or online. However, there is no particular application process or form for a student PAN card. It generally depends on the age of the student. Based on this, they need to apply either for a Minor PAN card or a regular PAN card.
A PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a type of identity card issued by National Securities Depository Limited on behalf of the Government of India. This card is a non-transferable identity card that is used by an individual to file taxes or apply for a tax refund.
Also, PAN is used as a proof of identity and/or proof of age. As it is issued by the government of India, it can be used as ID proof in case of buying a vehicle or applying for a loan.
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Documents Required to Apply For Student PAN Card Application
The lists of required documents to apply for a student PAN card are as followed:
- Two passport-sized photographs
Any of the documents in respect of identity proof
- Passport copy
- Aadhaar card copy
- Driving Licence copy
- Voter’s ID card copy
- Ration card copy (with the photograph)
- Original identity certificate attested by a Gazetted Officer or MLA
- Bank certificate duly signed by the Branch Manager
Address Proof Documents
- Passport copy
- Aadhaar card copy
- Bank account statement (not older than 3 months)
- Driving licence copy
- Electricity Bill/gas connection bill/telephone bill (not older than 3 months)
- Voter ID card copy
- Post office passbook containing the applicant’s address (copy)
- Government-issued Domicile Certificate copy
- Credit Card statement (not older than 3 months)
- Original Certificate of Address attested by a Gazetted Officer or MLA
- Central/State Government-issued Letter of Allotment Accommodation (not older than 3 years)
How To Apply For Student PAN Card Offline?
Follow the below-given steps to apply for a student PAN card offline.
Step 1: Download Form 49A from the NSDL or UTIITSL website.
Step 2: As per your age limit, choose the option for a Minor PAN card as given in the form.
Step 3: Attach the documents as said in the form.
Step 4: Now, submit both the documents to the nearest TIN facilitation office, and pay the application fee.
Step 5: After the application is processed and verified. You will receive a PAN card by post to the address provided in the online form.
Steps to Apply for Student PAN Card Online
Step 1: Visit the NSDL website
Step 2: Go to the homepage and click on the “Online PAN Application” tab
Step 3: Choose the application form type.
Step 4: Students residing in India must choose Form 49A.
Step 5: Enter the mandatory details like full name, address, date of birth, Aadhaar number (if applicable) etc.
Step 6: Attach the scanned documents and submit the form online.
Step 7: The documents will be sent by post along with the acknowledgement.
Step 8: Now, an automatic acknowledgement number will be generated.
Step 9: Take a printout of the page and paste the photographs in the space provided.
Step 10: Sign the duly filled form and post it to the NSDL address.
