PAN Aadhaar Linking 2025 – Last Date, How to Link & Check Status Online

Still haven’t linked your PAN with Aadhaar? Well, time’s ticking — and if you miss the deadline, your PAN might get inactive, which could mess up your tax filing, bank work, and even scholarship stuff in some cases. 😬

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So if you’re confused about how to link PAN with Aadhaar, or wondering if it’s already linked, don’t worry. We’re gonna walk you through the whole thing — in a chill, simple way.

🔍 Why You Should Link PAN with Aadhaar?

Linking your PAN (Permanent Account Number) with your Aadhaar card has been made mandatory by the government. And no, it’s not just a formality — it helps avoid duplicate PANs, ensures smoother ITR filing, and even helps you get refunds faster.

If your PAN isn’t linked with Aadhaar, it can get deactivated, and then you can’t:

File income tax return
Open bank accounts
Invest in mutual funds
Do KYC for services like mobile SIMs, Paytm, etc.

So yeah, it’s important.

📅 PAN Aadhaar Linking Last Date 2025

As of now, the last date to link PAN with Aadhaar is 31st March 2025. After that, your PAN may become invalid if not linked — unless the deadline is extended (but don’t count on it 😅).

Also, there’s usually a small penalty fee (around ₹1,000), so better do it early and avoid the rush.

🔐 How to Link PAN with Aadhaar Online (Step-by-Step)

Super easy — here’s how to do it online in just a few minutes:

Method 1: Through Income Tax Portal

Go to 👉 https://www.incometax.gov.in
Under “Quick Links,” click on Link Aadhaar
Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number
Enter your name as per Aadhaar, and mobile number
You’ll get an OTP for verification
Done — you’ll get a message saying it’s successfully linked or already linked

⚠️ If there’s a mismatch in name or DOB, you might have to correct it first in PAN or Aadhaar before linking.

Method 2: By SMS (Yes, it still works!)

You can also link by sending an SMS:

Example:
UIDPAN 123456789012 ABCDE1234F

✅ How to Check if PAN is Already Linked with Aadhaar?

Go to 👉 https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal
Click on “Link Aadhaar Status”
Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number
Click “View Link Status”

If it says “Linked Successfully” — you’re good to go! 👍

⚠️ What Happens if You Don’t Link?

Your PAN will become inoperative
You won’t be able to file ITR
Any pending refunds may get delayed
You could face issues with banking, KYC, investments, and more

Not worth the risk, honestly.

💡 Pro Tips:

Use the same mobile number that’s linked with Aadhaar for OTP
Make sure your DOB and name match exactly in both PAN and Aadhaar
You can correct mismatched details via UIDAI or NSDL PAN portal

Final Thoughts

The PAN Aadhaar linking process isn’t scary or complicated — it’s a 5-minute job. And trust me, doing it on time will save you a lot of headaches later. So if you haven’t linked yet, don’t delay — just get it done.

Already linked? Awesome. You’re all set. ✅