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Tatkal Availability — Check Seat Count & Quotas

Check Tatkal quota seat availability before booking. Tatkal opens at 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (non-AC) on D-1. Check Tatkal availability on Rail 24 — free.

Tatkal is the last-minute ticket quota on Indian Railways, opening at 10:00 AM for AC classes and 11:00 AM for non-AC classes, one day before departure. Rail 24 lets you check Tatkal seat availability before the booking rush.

Strategies to secure Tatkal tickets successfully

Tatkal tickets are highly competitive and sell out within minutes. Follow these tips:

  • Verify seat count: Use Rail 24 to check exact Tatkal quota availability (set quota to TQ) before bookings open.
  • Use Master Lists: Save passenger details in your IRCTC Master List beforehand to auto-fill details during booking.
  • Fast Payments: Use UPI or net banking to complete payments with minimum delays.
  • Premium Tatkal option: If standard Tatkal is waitlisted, check Premium Tatkal (PT) which has dynamic pricing.

How to check Tatkal availability on Rail 24

  1. Go to Check Availability.
  2. Enter the train number, from/to station codes, and the journey date.
  3. Select the class (SL, 3A, 2A, etc.) and set quota to TQ (Tatkal).
  4. Click Check Availability to see seats in Tatkal quota.
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Original Fare Paid: ₹650
Deduction Applied: - ₹120
Estimated Refund: ₹530
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For confirmed tickets cancelled more than 48 hours before scheduled train departure, a flat cancellation fee is deducted depending on the travel class.

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