IRCTC Next Generation Login and Ticket Booking

IRCTC Next Generation Login and Ticket Booking

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), is best known for changing the railway ticketing booking procedure in India. It is an internet based website and mobile application which helps the users to book e-tickets, check PNR Status and Live Train Status. IRCTC recently revamped its official irctc.co.in webpage, and the new IRCTC next generation comes with the easy online ticket booking process as well as some additional features also, and it was launched by member traffic Mohamed Jamshed. One of the best features of the new next gen IRCTC is that now the user doesn't require to login to check train or seat availability or ticket fare.

IRCTC Next Generation

Now Indian Railways started moving it's IRCTC account users to new e-ticket booking system. When the user first time sign in or login to NGET account, the system shows a message saying 'Dear Customer, You have been effectively moved to Next Generation e-Ticketing site. To Print/Cancel/FileTDR of your old exchanges done before movement, click "My Transactions" beneath. To book e-tickets, click "Continue For Booking'. After updating the system, new changes can also be seen in 'Booked Ticket History'.


There are numerous new elements added to NGET IRCTC account like the trip organizer to book tickets for holiday seasons. Center for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) is an authorized agency that designs, develop and maintain all Indian Railways related website, application and other tools to make railway e-ticket booking process more efficient.

How to Create NGET IRCTC Account

To check trains on a specific date and class, there is no need to have an account but for booking an online e-ticket, IRCTC account is compulsory. If don't have an NGET account, just follow the simple steps as stated below and you can create an account within a few minutes.

1. Click on the Register button (Present at the top of the page)
2. Once you click on it, it will lead to another page called "Individual Registration"
3. Fill all the details in that page like Personal Details, Residential Details, and Captcha.
4. Click on "Agree to the terms and conditions" 
5. Finally, click on "Register" to create a new IRCTC account.

Still confused on creating account, here's a detailed guide - How to Create IRCTC Account Step by Step Procedure

Next Generation IRCTC Login Process

• First, you need to go to official IRCTC portal
• Now click on 'Login' option present at the top of the website
• Enter your valid IRCTC User ID and Password
• In case you forget your login credentials then click on 'Forgot Password' link and IRCTC will send the password to your registered mobile number and email ID

Yet struggling to retrieve forgotten User ID and Password, here's a quick guide - 4 Simple Methods to Recover IRCTC Account

• Now enter your correct password and click on 'Login' option
• Then, you will be redirected into your account

IRCTC Next Generation Customer Care

If you have any issues regarding e-ticket booking, failed transactions etc. You can contact next gen IRCTC customer care support and they help you in resolving the issue as soon as possible. Below is the IRCTC 24 hours toll-free customer care number and you can speak to them in both Hindi and English languages also.

24 Hours Customer Care - 011-39340000, 011-23340000

To know about the complete details regarding support refer to our article - Email Support, Office Address and Customer Support

Top Features of IRCTC Next Generation

• The next gen IRCTC has a user-friendly layout for modifications of journey details, availability and even fare break up have been provided by Indian Railways. There are different filters helps the user to plan their journey better depending upon their departure and arrival time, class, train, etc.

• 'Waitlist prediction' feature has been added, this feature predicts the chance of a waitlist or RAC tickets getting confirmed and it will be very beneficial to passengers during holiday seasons when its hard time to book tickets in Indian Railways. 

• According to Indian Railways "once completion of payment, the details regarding ticket booking will be displayed in a user-friendly manner."

• With new next-generation IRCTC e-ticketing system, users can check trains and availability of seats without logging in and also the size of the font can be changed throughout the website as per the convenience of the user.

• Under the 'My Profile' section, users can now manage their payment options by marking as many as 6 banks as preferred banks.

• While ticket booking, a 'separate card' will be provided for each passenger, so to fill details as per requirements.

• The new 'Vikalp' feature allows the facility of choosing alternate accommodation in case of waitlist tickets in different trains including specials.

• The new IRCTC layout lets the users to perform multiple activities through booked history, like the cancellation of tickets, request for SMS, selection of alternative train by making use of vikalp scheme option and even changing the boarding point (if required).

• Other features include filters on 'My Transactions' where users can check booked tickets based on different factors such as booking date, journey date, upcoming journey and completed journey.

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