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 +{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(learner licence online,learner licence apply,sarathi parivahan,LL test,learner driving licence,learner licence 2026)&metatag-description=(Apply for a learner licence online in 2026 on Sarathi Parivahan: documents, Aadhaar e-KYC, the LL test, fees and validity explained screen by screen today)&og:title=(Learner Licence Online 2026 Guide)&og:description=(Apply for your learner licence on Sarathi Parivahan in 2026 with Aadhaar e-KYC, the LL test, fees and validity explained screen by screen)&og:type=(article)}}
 +
 +====== Learner Licence Online 2026 Guide ======
 +
 +{{ :social:auto:learner-licence.png?direct&1200 |Learner Licence Online 2026 Guide, RTI Wiki citizen guide}}
 +
 +//Reviewed on 2026-06-20 by Dr. Shrawan Kumar Pathak.//
 +
 +<WRAP info>
 +**Quick Reply:** Apply for a learner licence on the **Sarathi Parivahan** portal. Pick your State, choose Apply for Learner Licence, finish Aadhaar e-KYC or fill Form 1 and Form 2, upload age and address proof, pay the fee, pass the online learner test at sixty percent, and download the LL PDF the same day. It stays valid six months.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +A learner licence is the L-plate stage. You hold it first, practise under supervision, and only then sit the driving test for a full licence. This guide walks you screen by screen through the 2026 Sarathi Parivahan flow, so you know what each page wants before it loads.
 +
 +===== What you see on the first screen =====
 +
 +Open **sarathi.parivahan.gov.in** in any browser. The home screen opens with a single dropdown that says Select State or Union Territory. Pick the State where you live, because the portal then loads that State's RTO list, fee screen and slot calendar. Do not skip this; a learner licence is issued by your local RTO, not by a central office.
 +
 +After you choose the State, a menu called Licence Related Services drops down. Click **Apply for Learner Licence**. A short instruction page appears listing the stages: applicant details, document upload, fee payment, slot booking and the LL test. Read it once, scroll down and click Continue.
 +
 +==== Step 1: enter your details ====
 +
 +The next screen asks how you want to verify yourself. If your mobile number is linked to Aadhaar, choose the Aadhaar e-KYC option. The portal sends a one time password to that number, and once you enter it the form auto-fills your name, date of birth, gender and address straight from the UIDAI record. This is the contactless route, and for non-transport vehicles it lets you finish everything, including the test, from home.
 +
 +If you are not using Aadhaar, the portal opens a blank application. You fill in your name, parentage, address, blood group and the class of vehicle you want, such as motorcycle with gear or light motor vehicle.
 +
 +==== Step 2: the forms behind the screen ====
 +
 +Two forms sit inside this application even when the portal fills them for you. **Form 1** is a self declaration that you are physically fit to drive. **Form 2** is the learner licence application itself. If you are applying for a transport vehicle, or you are over forty years old, you also upload **Form 1A**, a medical certificate signed by a registered doctor. Keep these ready so the upload screen does not stall you.
 +
 +==== Step 3: upload documents and signature ====
 +
 +The upload screen lists slots for proof of age, proof of address, a passport photo and your signature. Accepted proofs include your Aadhaar, passport, PAN, voter card or a birth or school certificate for age. Scan each as a clear PDF or JPG within the size limit shown on the page. If you used Aadhaar e-KYC, the photo and address may already be attached, so you only upload the signature.
 +
 +==== Step 4: pay the fee and book a slot ====
 +
 +The fee screen shows a small statutory application fee for each class of vehicle plus a learner test fee, payable by card, net banking or UPI. The exact amount differs by State and class, so read the figure on the payment page before you confirm and verify the current figure on the Sarathi portal. After payment you either [[/learning-licence-apply-slot-2026|book an RTO slot]] for document checking and the test, or, on the Aadhaar route, go straight to the online test.
 +
 +==== Step 5: pass the learner test ====
 +
 +The learner test is a [[/practical-guides/computer-based-test-technical-failure-complaint|computer based set of multiple choice questions]] on traffic signs, road rules and what to do at a railway crossing or after an accident. You need **sixty percent** correct to pass. On the Aadhaar route a webcam proctors you at home; otherwise you sit it at the RTO. Pass, and the portal generates your learner licence number at once and offers the PDF for download. Save it to **mParivahan** or **DigiLocker** so you can show it on your phone.
 +
 +If you fail, the portal lets you pay a retest fee and try again after a short gap. There is no limit that bars you for one failure.
 +
 +===== Who can apply and for how long it lasts =====
 +
 +You must be **eighteen** for a light motor vehicle and most categories. For a gearless motorcycle up to fifty cubic centimetres you may apply at **sixteen** with a guardian's written consent. For transport vehicles, e-rickshaws and e-carts the minimum age is **twenty**, and you must usually have passed the eighth standard.
 +
 +A learner licence is **valid for six months** from the date of issue. You must hold it for **at least thirty days** before you sit the driving test, and you should apply for the full driving licence within that six month window, so plan your practice early. Once you are confident, move to our guide on [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/vehicle/driving-licence-apply|how to apply for a driving licence]].
 +
 +{{ :social:auto:learner-licence-flow.png?direct&760 |Process flow for Learner Licence Online 2026}}
 +
 +//Figure: step-by-step flow. If a step stalls, use the grievance or RTI route shown.//
 +
 +===== If the portal rejects you or goes silent =====
 +
 +Sometimes the upload fails, the fee debits but no licence shows, or the [[/driving-licence-application-stuck-rto-delay-india|RTO marks your document as defective]]. First check your application status; the same Licence Related Services menu has a status link, and our guide on [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/vehicle/dl-status-renewal|driving licence status and renewal]] explains how to read it. If money left your account but no LL appears, do not pay twice; raise a grievance on your State transport department portal with the transaction reference. If the RTO sits on a clear application without a reason, you can [[/cases/cic-rti-rtionline-vs-state-portal-2022|file an RTI to your State Transport Authority]] asking for the file notings and the reason for delay. Lost the printout later? See [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/vehicle/duplicate-rc-dl|getting a duplicate RC or DL]].
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +
 +==== Can I get a learner licence fully online without going to the RTO? ====
 +Yes, if your mobile is linked to Aadhaar. The faceless route uses Aadhaar e-KYC, auto-fills your details and lets you take the test by webcam at home for non-transport classes. Without Aadhaar you must visit the RTO once for document verification and the test.
 +
 +==== How long is a learner licence valid? ====
 +Six months from the date of issue. Within that period you must hold it for at least thirty days and then pass the driving test to convert it into a full licence. If it lapses, you apply afresh.
 +
 +==== What is the pass mark for the learner test? ====
 +Sixty percent. The test is multiple choice and covers traffic signs, road rules and safe driving. If you do not clear it, you can pay a retest fee and sit it again after a short gap.
 +
 +==== What documents do I need to upload? ====
 +Proof of age, proof of address, a photo and your signature, plus Form 1 self declaration and Form 2 application. Transport applicants and people over forty also upload Form 1A, a medical certificate.
 +
 +==== How much does a learner licence cost? ====
 +A small statutory application fee per class of vehicle plus a learner test fee, paid online. The exact amount varies by State and class, so read it on the Sarathi payment screen and verify the current figure on the Sarathi portal before you confirm.
 +
 +==== Can a sixteen year old apply? ====
 +Only for a motorcycle without gear up to fifty cubic centimetres, and only with a guardian's written consent. For a car or a geared motorcycle the minimum age is eighteen, and for transport vehicles it is twenty.
 +
 +==== The fee was debited but no licence appeared. What do I do? ====
 +Do not pay again. Note the transaction reference, check the application status, and raise a grievance on your State transport portal. If there is no response or no reason for the delay, file an RTI to your State Transport Authority. Drivers heading abroad can then read [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/apply-international-driving-permit-idp-2026|how to apply for an international driving permit]].
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  * https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/
 +  * https://parivahan.gov.in/en/faq/learners-license-related-services
 +  * https://transport.delhi.gov.in/transport/learner-licence-0
 +  * Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, Rules 14, 15 and 32
 +
 +{{tag>aadhaar aadhaar learner licence}}