Save Big on Train Travel: A Student’s Quick Guide to Railway Concession Tickets

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 Here’s a simple guide to the student concession ticket rules of the Indian Railways — how eligible students can get it, and what they need.



✅ Who is eligible & what’s the benefit

  • Students travelling between their home town and their institution (or for approved educational purposes) are eligible. (India Rail Info)

  • Concession is generally only for certain classes: Sleeper (SL) and 2nd Seating (2S) for many student concessions. (eRail)

  • The concession percentage depends on category: For example, general students may get ~ 50% in 2nd / Sleeper class; SC/ST may get higher. (eRail)

  • Note: The facility is not valid for e-tickets (online tickets) in many cases — you’ll need an I-ticket (physical reservation ticket) to use student concession. (eRail)

📝 What you need to apply & the process

Documents / proof you’ll need:

  • A certificate from your educational institution (school/college) confirming you’re a student. (Indian Rail Refunds)

  • Proof of age / date of birth if required. Some rules mention upper age limits (e.g., up to 25 years, for SC/ST up to 27 years) for student concessions. (North Western Railway)

  • Application form: There is a printed form for student concession applications (for “home-town only” journeys) — you fill it and submit to your school/institution. (India Rail Info)

How the process works:

  1. Apply to your institution with the required form and proofs before booking the ticket. (India Rail Info)

  2. Book your ticket (at full fare) initially if required, then later go to the reservation counter with your concession certificate for adjustment (depending on the railway zone). (South Eastern Railway)

  3. At the reservation counter (with your original full-fare ticket + concession certificate), the railway will issue you a ticket at the concessional fare (same journey, same seat/berth number) and refund the difference (minus some clerkage / handling charge) if eligible. (eRail)

⚠️ Important things to keep in mind

  • The concession may not apply for online e-tickets in many cases, so you might need to go to a physical reservation office. (IRCTC Content)

  • Only one concession type is allowed at a time (you can’t combine student concession with other types). (North Western Railway)

  • For journeys where concession is applicable, the fare calculation is based on basic fare (not all surcharges) unless specified otherwise. (Indian Rail Refunds)

  • Make sure your destination, origin, institution are eligible under the rules (for home town/college etc).

  • Keep your certificate and ticket safe—railway officials may ask for proof during the journey.


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