Aadhaar authentication mandatory for Tatkal ticket bookingThe government has made Aadhaar authentication compulsory for Tatkal Train Ticket bookingSaturday June 28, 2025 12:46 PM , ummid.com News NetworkNew Delhi: The government has made Aadhaar authentication compulsory for Tatkal Train Ticket booking. The IRCTC has advised commuters to authenticate IRCTC User Profile with Aadhaar in advance to avoid any last-minute inconvenience. A Tatkal ticket is a type of train ticket for last-minute travellers, and booked typically a day before the train's departure. Booked online or at railway counters, Tatkal tickets come with higher charges compared to regular tickets and are subject to availability. Official data indicates that over half of Tatkal tickets booked online are snapped up within the first 10 minutes of the window opening, according to The Economic Times.