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How to Get Things Done with Government Services in India

Simple, step-by-step guides to help you apply for certificates, update documents, access government schemes, and understand official administrative procedures.

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Identity & Personal Documents

Step-by-step procedures for Aadhaar, PAN card, Passport, Voter ID, name changes, Gazette notifications, and legal identity corrections.

Name change procedure Gazette notification Aadhaar enrollment & update
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Birth & Death Certificates

Comprehensive procedural guides for applying, correcting, retrieving, and registering delayed births and deaths through municipal bodies and CRS.

Birth certificate application (0-21 days) Delayed birth registration (21-30 days, 30 days-1 year, >1 year) SDM delayed registration order
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Driving Licence & Transport Services

Guides on Learner's Licence online tests, permanent DL driving skill tests, renewals, address updates, international permits, and vehicle RC transfers.

Learner's Licence (LL) faceless test Permanent Driving Licence (DL) application Driving licence renewal after expiry
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Marriage & Family Services

Legal procedures for Hindu Marriage Act registration, Special Marriage Act court marriage, legal heir certificates, and name change post-marriage.

Marriage registration under Hindu Marriage Act Court marriage under Special Marriage Act (30-day notice) Marriage certificate issuance & download
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Government Certificates

Step-by-step procedures for obtaining Caste (SC/ST/OBC), Income, Domicile, Residence, EWS, and Disability certificates from state revenue authorities.

Central & State OBC Certificate (Non-Creamy Layer) SC / ST Caste Certificate Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate
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Education & Student Services

Official guides for duplicate marksheets, degree certificate verifications, migration certificates, board corrections, and National Scholarship applications.

CBSE duplicate marksheet & migration certificate Correction of candidate or parent name in 10th/12th marksheets University degree certificate retrieval & verification
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Government Welfare & Social Security

Authoritative steps for Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY cards, Old Age, Widow & Disability pensions, Ration Card additions, and PM-KISAN registrations.

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY health card application National Old Age Pension (IGNOAPS) Widow pension & destitute women financial support
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Property & Land Records

In-depth guides on viewing Bhulekh/ROR records, applying for property mutation, obtaining Encumbrance Certificates, and registered sale deed copies.

Online land record verification (Bhulekh / 7/12 / Khata / Patta) Property mutation (Dakhil Kharij / Transfer of title in revenue records) Encumbrance Certificate (EC) application (Non-encumbrance search)
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Driving Licence

Apply for Learner's & Permanent DL under Parivahan Sarathi

Official Fee ₹200 (LL) / ₹500 (Permanent)
Processing Time 7 to 15 Working Days
Application Mode Online Aadhaar e-KYC Test + RTO Slot
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Essential Citizen How-To Guides

Researched directly from Central Gazettes, UIDAI, MoRTH, and Ministry of Health notifications.

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How eGyan Empowers Indian Citizens

Navigating public offices should not require paying unlawful commissions or feeling intimidated by bureaucracy. eGyan provides the knowledge foundation to do things right the first time.

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Understand Exact Procedures

Clear, step-by-step instructions translate dense legal language into plain English and understandable workflows.

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Categorized Document Checklists

Distinguish between mandatory, conditional, and supporting documents to avoid submitting incomplete dossiers.

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Direct Official Government Links

Direct hyperlinks only to authentic .gov.in and .nic.in portals to protect citizens against phishing and unauthorized intermediary fees.

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Online vs. Offline Realities

We tell you honestly which stages are 100% paperless and which require visiting an RTO track, Sub-Registrar counter, or Notary office.

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Verified Eligibility Rules

Precise age limits, income thresholds, and cut-off dates based on official gazette notifications.

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Prevent Common Rejections

Detailed guidance on resolving name mismatches, handling adverse police reports, and drafting valid stamp-paper affidavits.

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