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NCMC Card Hassle Ends! ST Corporation's Big Decision Benefits Women and Seniors
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News18•24-09-2026, 08:13
NCMC Card Hassle Ends! ST Corporation's Big Decision Benefits Women and Seniors
- •ST Corporation resolves NCMC card registration issues, benefiting women and senior citizens.
- •If biometric verification fails, card registration can now be completed via OTP on the Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- •Aadhaar OTP-based card registration facility is available for senior citizens and 'Amrit' senior citizens (above 75 years).
- •From September 21, lost or stolen NCMC cards can be blocked and re-registered for a fee of Rs 199.
- •Registered passengers receive a QR code receipt, valid for 30 days for concessional ticket purchases.
Key Questions Answered
To resolve technical difficulties during fingerprint matching, the ST Corporation introduced an Aadhaar OTP-based card registration option linked to the passenger's mobile number.
The NCMC registration receipt is valid for 30 days, allowing passengers to travel at concessional rates and purchase tickets even if they have not yet received their physical card.
Cardholders can easily top up and recharge their NCMC cards from home by scanning the QR code on the back of the card using the Bhim app.
