The online application process for PAN cards in India was introduced in 2003. The process to apply for a PAN card online is as follows:

1. Visit the official website of NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) or UTIITSL (UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited), which are authorized by the Income Tax Department to provide online PAN card services. Alternatively, you can apply via PAN Card Apply Online
2. Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab and select ‘New PAN Card Application‘.
3. Fill in the required details such as name, date of birth, address, etc. and submit the application.
4. After submitting the application, you will be directed to pay for the PAN card application. You can pay the fees using net banking, credit/debit card or demand draft.
5. Once the payment is made, you will be required to upload your photograph, signature and the required documents such as proof of identity, address and date of birth.
6. After successfully verifying the documents, the PAN card will be dispatched to your address.

The online application process for PAN cards has made it more convenient and faster for individuals to apply for a PAN card. This process has also reduced the need for physical documents and visits to government offices, making it a more streamlined and hassle-free experience for applicants.

After applying online pan card need to download the pan application and send it to NSDL or UTI?

No, after applying for a PAN card online, you do not need to download and send the physical copy of the application to NSDL or UTI. The online PAN application process is completely paperless and the application is submitted electronically.

After you complete the online application process and submit the application, you are required to upload scanned copies of the necessary documents such as proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth. Once the documents are verified, the PAN card is processed and dispatched to the address mentioned in the application.

However, in certain cases, such as if the application is incomplete or the documents provided are not satisfactory, the authorities may request you to send a physical copy of the application along with the required documents.

In such cases, you will be notified through email or phone call and provided with instructions on how to submit the physical copy of the application. But in general, for a successful online application, you do not need to send the physical copy of the application to NSDL or UTI.