Learner’s Driving License 2021
As per Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, no person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds an effective driving license issued to him authorizing him to drive the vehicle. So, driving license is a mandatory entity to drive any vehicle.
In broad terms, we may categorize driving licenses into two category – Learner’s Driving License and Permanent Driving License . Driving Licenses may further categorized in to following types on the basis of the types of vehicle –
- Driving License – Motorcycles without Gear
- Driving License – Motorcycles with Gear
- Driving License – Light Motor Vehicle
- Driving License – Transport Vehicle
Before applying for a permanent driving license in Assam, an applicant needs to apply for a learner’s license first. This is a temporary license which has a validity of only 6 months. It is issued when the applicant is in the process of learning a motor vehicle. Starting from 3rd September 2021, Govt. of Assam allows to appear in Learner’s Driving License Test through online mode.
Within a week of its launch, the state government has issued 7226 people with Learner’s Licenses through an online process sitting with comfort from their homes.
Learner’s Driving License Details
Name of Assignment: Learner’s Driving License
Name of Department: Transport Department, Govt. of Assam
Name of State: Assam
Name of Districts: All Districts of Assam
Application Mode: Online
Documents Required: Aadhaar Card
Type of Test: Online
Official Website: https://parivahan.gov.in
Name of Districts: All Districts of Assam
Application Mode: Online
Documents Required: Aadhaar Card
Type of Test: Online
Official Website: https://parivahan.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria for Driving License in Assam
To apply for a driving license in Assam – be it learner or permanent, one must meet the below-mentioned criteria:
- Individual must have attained the age of 18 years .
- Applicant must possess a learner’s license to apply for a permanent driving license
- An applicant should apply for a driving license 30 days only after getting a learner’s license and within 180 days of the date of the issue mentioned on your learner’s licence.
- To apply for a transport license, an individual should have attained the age of 21 years
Application Fee for Driving License
- Issue of Learner’s License: Rs 150/-
- Issue of Driving License: Rs 200/-
- Renewal of Driving License: Rs 200/-
- Issue of International Driving Permit: Rs 1000/-
How to Apply for Learner’s Driving License Online ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for Learner’s Driving License by visiting official Web Portal of Transport Department, Govt. of Assam. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for online driving license.
➥ Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section.
➥ Click on the Online Application; a new webpage will be opened.
➥ Next click on Online Services, select Driving License Related Services and select state as Assam from the drop down button.
➥ You shall see a pop up message Contactless License Services. Select Issue of Learner’s License.
➥ Read the Instructions for Application Submission and click continue.
➥Select the category of vehicle and choose from the option and click on Submit button.
➥ A page Authentication with e-KYC will be displayed. Select the option Submit via Aadhaar Authentication and click Submit button.
➥ Enter your Aadhaar Number and click the Generate OTP button. The OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and tick all the declaration on the page and click and then click the Authenticate button.
➥ After the authentication, upload signature and make the payment online.
➥ After the payment, you can login with application number generated and password sent to your registered mobile number. A mandatory Video tutorial will appear, and the applicant will have to watch the full video (without skipping). After that the Learner’s Test will appear. The applicant can take the test at any time from any location (home or any other place).
➥ After the test, your result will be displayed.
➥ lf passed, link for Learner’s License download will be sent to the registered mobile number. You can download the Learner’s License from the link. Alternatively, you can also download the Learner’s License from https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ .
➥ If failed, you need to appear again for the Learner’s License test as per rules.
➥ Click on the Online Application; a new webpage will be opened.
➥ Next click on Online Services, select Driving License Related Services and select state as Assam from the drop down button.
➥ You shall see a pop up message Contactless License Services. Select Issue of Learner’s License.
➥ Read the Instructions for Application Submission and click continue.
➥Select the category of vehicle and choose from the option and click on Submit button.
➥ A page Authentication with e-KYC will be displayed. Select the option Submit via Aadhaar Authentication and click Submit button.
➥ Enter your Aadhaar Number and click the Generate OTP button. The OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and tick all the declaration on the page and click and then click the Authenticate button.
➥ After the authentication, upload signature and make the payment online.
➥ After the payment, you can login with application number generated and password sent to your registered mobile number. A mandatory Video tutorial will appear, and the applicant will have to watch the full video (without skipping). After that the Learner’s Test will appear. The applicant can take the test at any time from any location (home or any other place).
➥ After the test, your result will be displayed.
➥ lf passed, link for Learner’s License download will be sent to the registered mobile number. You can download the Learner’s License from the link. Alternatively, you can also download the Learner’s License from https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ .
➥ If failed, you need to appear again for the Learner’s License test as per rules.
Important Web-Links of Learner Driving License
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Check DL Status | Click Here |
| DL Android Application | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |