How to Cancel a Partial Ticket Booking on IRCTC

If you have booked a ticket and realize that you need to cancel one of the passengers, you might wonder if it's possible and how to proceed. Indeed, it is possible to cancel a portion of your booking, whether offline or online, and there are specific steps you should follow to ensure the process goes smoothly.

Can You Partially Cancel Your Ticket Booking?

The good news is that you can partially cancel your ticket booking if you need to. Either you can cancel just one passenger's ticket, two passengers' tickets, or even the entire ticket booking depending on the mode you used to purchase it. This article will guide you through the cancellation process for both online and offline modes.

Partial Cancellation – The ONLINE WAY

To cancel a ticket online on IRCTC, follow these steps:

Login to your IRCTC account with the credentials you used during the booking process. If you havenrsquo;t registered, visit and sign up for an account.

Navigate to the "My Booking" section to view your itinerary and the list of passengers.

Select the booking you want to cancel, and check the box next to the passenger name for which you want to cancel the ticket.

Click the "Cancel" button. The selected ticket will be cancelled, and the amount will be refunded to your account within 3-4 days.

Partial Cancellation – The OFFLINE WAY

If you booked the ticket offline, you can still cancel a portion of the booking. Here are the steps to follow:

Visit the ticketing counter with the relevant documents, including the original ID proof and a copy of the PNR.

Provide correct and detailed information such as name, age, and other relevant details to the ticketing officer. This is crucial to avoid canceling the entire journey of a passenger who wishes to travel.

If you are cancelling online tickets via e-Prasna, tick the names carefully which are to be cancelled in the application form.

If you are cancelling counter tickets, clearly mention the name, age, etc., on the application form. Be particularly careful as a single mistake could cancel the entire journey of a passenger who intended to travel.

Important Considerations

When cancelling a ticket, consider the following tips:

For online ticket cancellations, ensure that you have logged in with the correct credentials and thoroughly reviewed the passenger details before proceeding with the cancellation.

For counter cancellations, be precise with the information you provide to avoid fully cancelling a passenger's journey.

Keep all relevant documents handy, such as the PNR, ticket, and ID proof, during the cancellation process.

Conclusion

Whether you book your tickets online or offline, the option to cancel a portion of your booking is indeed available, provided you follow the correct procedures. Always be careful and ensure accuracy while providing information to avoid unnecessary complications. For the best results, take your time to gather all necessary details and proceed with the cancellation smoothly.