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Driving Licence
The permanent licence that allows you to drive a motor vehicle on public roads in India. You get it after holding a learner's licence and passing a driving test.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Driving test, per class of vehicle | ₹300 |
| Issue of driving licence | ₹200 |
| Smart card licence (extra) | ₹200 |
| Adding another class of vehicle | ₹500 |
Checked 27 Sep 2026
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How to apply
- Log in to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in with your learner's licence number
- Apply for Driving Licence and pick the vehicle class
- Pay the test and licence fee online
- Book a driving test slot at the RTO
- Take the test in your own roadworthy vehicle with valid papers
- After passing, the licence is approved and the smart card is sent by post or collected
By state
This fee is set by each state, so it differs. Each row shows whether we matched it to the official government site.
| State | Fee | Time | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹400 (₹200 + ₹200 smart card)Checked on official site Source | Card by post after passing test | transport.delhi.gov.in₹300 test fee is already paid with the learner licence |
| Maharashtra | ₹716 per classChecked on official site Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inAdding a class ₹1,016 |
| West Bengal | ₹700 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card)To confirm Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inCentral fees; state site did not load, check Sarathi for service charge |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹800 for one class (₹1,000 for two)To confirm Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inIncludes state service charge; retest ₹300 |
| Karnataka | ₹700 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card) + road safety cessTo confirm Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inCess reported as ₹100 for 2W, ₹150 for car |
| Telangana | ₹1,000 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card + ₹300 service charge)Checked on official site Source | Card by post after passing test | transport.telangana.gov.inPostal charge extra (about ₹35) |
| Gujarat | ₹700 (₹300 test + ₹200 + ₹200 smart card)To confirm Source | Card by post after passing test | sarathi.parivahan.gov.inCentral fees; state site did not load |
Good to know
- If you complete a course at a government Accredited Driver Training Centre (ADTC), its Form 5B certificate exempts you from the RTO driving test (rules in force since July 2021, clarified in June 2024). A normal driving school certificate does not.
- Carry your learner's licence, vehicle RC, insurance and PUC to the test.
- States may add small service charges on top of the central fee.
Common questions
Is the RTO driving test still needed after the June 2024 rules?
Yes, unless you hold a Form 5B certificate from an Accredited Driver Training Centre. Ordinary driving school certificates do not exempt you.
What happens if I fail the driving test?
You can retake it after 7 days by paying the test fee again, as long as your learner's licence is valid.
Can I get a digital driving licence?
Yes. A licence stored in DigiLocker or mParivahan is accepted as valid by traffic police.
Sources: transport.rajasthan.gov.in transport.delhi.gov.in sarathi.parivahan.gov.in aaptaxlaw.com (secondary) aninews.in (secondary)
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