IRCTC caps how many tickets you can book to keep bookings fair and curb misuse. Here are the limits you should know before you book.

Monthly Booking Limit Per Account

• A normal (non-verified) IRCTC account can book a limited number of tickets per month — commonly around 12 tickets.
• An Aadhaar-linked and verified account gets a higher limit — commonly up to around 24 tickets per month (when one of the passengers is Aadhaar-verified).

So linking your Aadhaar not only helps with Tatkal but also raises your monthly booking limit. See IRCTC Aadhaar linking and Tatkal OTP.

Passengers Per Ticket

• A normal ticket can have up to 6 passengers.
• A Tatkal ticket allows fewer — up to 4 passengers per ticket.

If you have a larger group, you book multiple tickets (within your monthly limit).

Other Booking Rules Worth Knowing

• One user, one login — simultaneous logins are restricted.
• Tatkal timing and agent restrictions apply — see Tatkal timing and rules.
• For the broader ruleset, read IRCTC booking rules and limits.

Tips

• Verify your account with Aadhaar to double your monthly limit and ease Tatkal.
• Plan group travel across tickets, keeping the 6 (normal) / 4 (Tatkal) per-ticket cap in mind.
• Track all your bookings on our PNR status tool.

Bottom line: a normal IRCTC account can book around 12 tickets a month (up to about 24 when Aadhaar-verified), with up to 6 passengers per normal ticket and 4 per Tatkal ticket.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tickets can I book on IRCTC per month?

A normal account can typically book around 12 tickets a month. An Aadhaar-linked and verified account gets a higher limit, commonly up to about 24 tickets per month.

How many passengers can be on one IRCTC ticket?

Up to 6 passengers on a normal ticket, and up to 4 passengers on a Tatkal ticket. For larger groups, book multiple tickets within your monthly limit.

Does linking Aadhaar increase my booking limit?

Yes. An Aadhaar-verified account gets a higher monthly ticket limit (commonly up to around 24) and smoother Tatkal booking.

Is the monthly limit per account or per person?

It is per IRCTC account (user), based on whether the account is verified with Aadhaar. Booking is also restricted to one active login at a time.

What if I need to book more than the limit?

Verify your account with Aadhaar for a higher limit, or use another verified account if you genuinely need more, keeping within IRCTC's rules.

Booking for a group? [Check your PNR status](/pnr) and [search trains](/search) on ConfirmYatra.