Book Tatkal ticket in just 2 minutes, you will get confirmed seat within minutes, know the complete method here

New Delhi. If you are not able to book Tatkal ticket then there is no need to worry now. By adopting easy tips and smart tricks given by Indian Railways, you can get a confirmed ticket within minutes. Know the complete method.

1 Be prepared ahead of time
The biggest mistake people make in Tatkal ticketing is that they do not login on time. Remember, booking opens at 10 am for AC class and 11 am for sleeper. But you should login and sit at least 5–10 minutes before that, not at the exact time. As soon as booking opens, seats start filling up within seconds. If you are prepared in advance, you have a chance to get ahead of the rest.

2. Save passenger details in advance
Every second has value in Tatkal booking. If you start filling information like name, age, gender at that time, it will take a lot of time and you may lose your seat. Therefore, save the details of all the passengers in “Master List” in your IRCTC account in advance. With this, you will only have to select at the time of booking and a lot of your time will be saved.

3 Use fast internet and the right device
Tatkal ticket booking completely depends on speed. If your internet is slow or gets disconnected frequently, you may miss your ticket. Try to use fast and stable internet. Also, the device (mobile or laptop) on which you are booking should also be smooth. Many times booking fails due to hanging or slow operation.

Keep 4 payment options ready in advance
Most of the people fail at the time of payment in Tatkal ticket. Booking is done quickly, but as soon as there is a delay in payment, the seat gets given to someone else. Therefore, keep your UPI, debit card or IRCTC wallet ready in advance. It would be better if you choose the fast payment option, so that the payment can be completed within a few seconds and the ticket can be confirmed.

5 Always have a backup plan
Sometimes you do not get a seat in your first choice train, but this does not mean that you will not get the ticket. Before booking, keep a note of 2–3 trains and their timings. If there is waiting list in the first train, immediately switch to the second train. This small plan can significantly increase your chances of getting a confirmed ticket.