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Difference Between Tatkal vs Premium Tatkal Tickets

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Today we will come up with Another topic of the Indian Railway. If you will cover this topic then you know the overview of the Tatkal Ticket. Also, we will know about another related topic with Tatkal tickets which is the premium Tatkal ticket.

You will know this but you do not know what the premium Tatkal ticket concept is so here we describe it in such a simple way that you understand very easily. Then we discuss all the things about tatkal and premium tatkal tickets. The difference is that you know all the things in full proof clearly.

What is Tatkal Ticket?

A Tatkal ticket is a special type of train ticket offered by Indian Railways that allows passengers to book confirmed train reservations seat at short notice. Take an example, if you want to travel on February 17th, Tatkal bookings for that journey will open on February 15th at 10 AM for AC classes and 11 AM for non-AC classes. 

What is Tatkal Ticket?

Tatkal ticket quota is in a limited number of Seats around 30-40% of total seats.  These are released specifically for Tatkal bookings. The minimum Tatkal cost are Rs. 100 for Sleeper Class and Rs. 130 for AC Chair Car, and the maximum charges can go up to Rs. 495 for AC First Class. You can book up to four Tatkal tickets per PNR per day. 

What is a Premium Tatkal Ticket?

Like regular Tatkal tickets with fixed charges, Premium Tatkal has no specific pricing. It starts with the Tatkal charges but increases as more tickets are booked for the same train and class. So, prices can change depending on demand. The minimum premium is always higher than regular Tatkal charges, from 10% to 30% of the base Tatkal ticket. 

What is a Premium Tatkal Ticket

Timing is the same as in Tatkal 10 AM for AC and 11 AM for non-AC classes. A limited number of seats are present in the Premium Tatkal quota, less than regular Tatkal. That is only available through the official IRCTC website, not through agents or any third-party apps. Like regular Tatkal, bookings are confirmed instantly in Tatkal premium. Tickets are non-refundable if train cancellations occur then you get a refund then you do not get a refund.

What is the Difference Between Tatkal and Premium Tatkal

Tatkal TatkalPremium Tatkal
Fixed charges are 10% or 30% of the base price, with minimum and maximum costs.Seats present around 30-40% of the total of total seats.
Due to fix cost it is cheap price. Dynamic price so it is more expensive.
Seats present around 30-40% of the total seats.Fewer seats are present usually less than Tatkal seats.
Opens 1 day in advance at 10 AM for AC or 11 AM for non-AC.It is the same time but you do not book any other platform.
Apply Online and offline like the IRCTC website/app, and counters.Only apply in Only online on the IRCTC website
Previous RAC/WL tickets are allowed. Previous RAC/WL tickets are not allowed.

Who can Book Premium Tatkal?

Limited seats are available under Premium Tatkal Reservation, and booking can be done only through IRCTC’s online platform and not offline. With a fixed timing (which starts at 10 AM for AC and 11 AM for Non-AC) Premium Tatkal Booking is available to all those seeking emergency ticket booking.

How to Book Tatkal Tickets?

Here we provide some simple steps that you can follow and easily you will book your Tatkal tickets for your required train. So here are those steps.

  1. Fast register on the IRCTC website and log in with your details.
  2. Then you link your payment method so that when you book your online ticket you will pay to the Indian Railway website so you link your payment method in it.
  3. Decide on your travel details like train name, number, boarding station, destination, date of journey, and desired class.
  4. Then Keep passenger details like names, ages, and ID proofs like an Aadhaar card, Voter ID, etc.
  5. Click on the menu and some options open for you then you click on Plan My Trip then Train Booking.
  6. Select TATKAL under quota. Then enter your travel details. Click on Search Trains.
  7. Choose your desired train and click Book Now. Then you give your payment and your ticket will be booked.

So follow the simple steps you follow and you easily book your Tatkal ticket. 

Conclusion

So we think that we will describe all the things in a very simple way so that you will understand all the things better as we promised in the intro. All the things that we call to describe you we give all the topics above. Solid full blog post and increase your knowledge about Indian Railway. Just click below other informative Indian Railways block posts. Thanks for reading.

Is Premium Tatkal Available for All Trains?

No, the Premium Tatkal Ticket is Available for all Trains

irctc Premium Tatkal Ticket Booking Time?

Premium Tatkal ticket booking timings are 10 AM for AC and 11 AM for non-AC passengers.

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