Recently, there have been multiple reports on reputed news websites that the train tatkal ticket booking timings are changing. Soon, the news spread all across the country and IRCTC had to intervene. As per the reports, the timings for tatkal ticket booking were changing from 15 April 2025. The reports stated the new timings as:
| Ticket Type | Old Time | New Time (from April 15) |
|---|---|---|
| AC Classes (1A, 2A, 3A, CC) | 10:00 AM (1 day before) | 11:00 AM (1 day before) |
| Non-AC Classes (SL, 2S) | 11:00 AM (1 day before) | 12:00 PM (1 day before) |
| Premium Tatkal (PT) | 10:00 AM (1 day before) | 10:30 AM (1 day before) |
| Current Reservation | 4 hours before departure | No change |
| Agent Bookings | Allowed anytime | Not allowed from 10 AM to 12 PM |
But now IRCTC has clarified that there is no truth in news about change in timings of train bookings under tatkal scheme. IRCTC said:
Some posts are circulating on Social Media channels mentioning about different timings for Tatkal and Premium Tatkal tickets. No such change in timings is currently proposed in the Tatkal or Premium Tatkal booking timings for AC or Non-AC classes. The permitted booking timings for agents also remain unchanged.
So, as of now, there is no change in timings of train bookings under Tatkal scheme. The old timings of Train Tatkal ticket bookings will continue. As per IRCTC, a Tatkal E-ticket can be booked for selected trains one day in advance, excluding the date of journey from the train originating station. It can be booked on the opening day from 10:00 IST for the AC class (2A/3A/CC/EC/3E) and at 11:00 IST for the non-AC class (SL/FC/2S). Notably, Tatkal bookings are allowed in all classes except First AC.
