How to cancel a train ticket on IRCTC

How to cancel a train ticket on IRCTC

If you need to cancel a train ticket on IRCTC, you can follow these steps:

1. Log in to your IRCTC account: Go to the IRCTC website and log in to your account using your username and password.
2. Go to the “Booked Tickets” section: Once you are logged in, click on the “Booked Tickets” section.
3. Select the ticket you want to cancel: From the list of booked tickets, select the ticket you want to cancel.
4. Click on the “Cancel Ticket” button: Once you have selected the ticket, click on the “Cancel Ticket” button.
5. Confirm the cancellation: IRCTC will display the details of your ticket and the amount of refund that you are entitled to. Check the details and confirm the cancellation.
6. Receive the refund: Once you have confirmed the cancellation, the refund will be credited to the account that was used to book the ticket.

It is important to note that IRCTC has a cancellation policy that determines the amount of refund that you will receive based on when you cancel the ticket. If you cancel the ticket before the chart preparation, you will receive a higher refund than if you cancel it after the chart preparation. Also, there are certain charges and deductions that apply to ticket cancellations, which vary based on the type of ticket and class of travel.

It is recommended to review the IRCTC cancellation policy before cancelling your ticket to ensure that you understand the refund amount and charges associated with the cancellation.

The cancellation charges for train tickets booked through IRCTC vary depending on the time of cancellation and the class of travel. Here is a breakdown of the cancellation charges for different classes of travel:

1. AC First Class/Executive Class: The cancellation charges for AC First Class/Executive Class are 240 rupees if the cancellation is done up to 48 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the cancellation is done within 48 hours and up to 12 hours before the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge is 25% of the fare subject to a minimum of 240 rupees. If the cancellation is done within 12 hours before the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge is 50% of the fare subject to a minimum of 240 rupees.
2. AC 2 Tier/First Class: The cancellation charges for AC 2 Tier/First Class are 200 rupees if the cancellation is done up to 48 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the cancellation is done within 48 hours and up to 12 hours before the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge is 25% of the fare subject to a minimum of 200 rupees. If the cancellation is done within 12 hours before the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge is 50% of the fare subject to a minimum of 200 rupees.
3. AC 3 Tier/AC Chair Car: The cancellation charges for AC 3 Tier/AC Chair Car are 180 rupees if the cancellation is done up to 48 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the cancellation is done within 48 hours and up to 12 hours before the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge is 25% of the fare subject to a minimum of 180 rupees. If the cancellation is done within 12 hours before the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge is 50% of the fare subject to a minimum of 180 rupees.
4. Sleeper Class: The cancellation charges for Sleeper Class are 120 rupees if the cancellation is done up to 48 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the cancellation is done within 48 hours and up to 12 hours before the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge is 25% of the fare subject to a minimum of 120 rupees. If the cancellation is done within 12 hours before the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge is 50% of the fare subject to a minimum of 120 rupees.

It is important to note that these cancellation charges are subject to change, and it is recommended to check the IRCTC website for the latest cancellation charges before cancelling your ticket.