Pick your journey date and see the day advance booking opens, the day Tatkal opens and the farthest date you can book today. No more counting days on a calendar.
How to use it
1
Select the date you plan to travel.
2
Read the date booking opens and the date Tatkal opens.
3
Set a reminder for 10:00 (AC) or 11:00 (non-AC) on the Tatkal day.
Good to know
Advance reservation opens 60 days before the journey date, and the journey date itself is not counted in those 60 days. Tatkal booking opens one day before the journey date: at 10:00 for AC classes and at 11:00 for non-AC classes.
Booking rules can change, and some special trains follow their own schedule, so confirm the opening day on IRCTC before you plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the journey date counted in the 60 days?
No. Booking opens 60 days before the journey date, so the journey day is not part of the count.
At what time does Tatkal open?
At 10:00 for AC classes and 11:00 for non-AC classes, one day before the journey date.
Do I get a refund if I cancel a confirmed Tatkal ticket?
Generally no. A confirmed Tatkal ticket is not refunded on cancellation, except in cases such as a cancelled train. Check IRCTC for the exact rule.
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