How to book Covid-19 vaccine in India

Booking appointments online for vaccination of Covid-19 in India is very easy. The bookings are followed on the Government's official website (Cowin) or in the mobile app (Arogya Setu). Due to heavy traffic on site and website, sometimes it is difficult to book an appointment, in this situation you should wait and check after some time.

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To book a slot, follow the steps below:

Note: I suggest choosing the website to book a slot as in the mobile app there are some lags and load which might be the reason for missing slots due to overbookings.

1. In browser search for "Cowin."

Open Chrome and search for Cowin and click on the first link, which will take you to the Website for registration.

Cowin website 

2. Register/ Sign in on the website

Before registration, please ensure that you have an Adhar card in handy for verification.

Register for book slot

3.Register with a Mobile number 

• Fill valid number for booking of appointment. Wait for some time to get OTP on the number; it might take some time.
• Once OTP is received, fill code and click Verify for the next step.
• Please don't fill registration of the same individual from different numbers.

       

OTP verification for vaccine slot booking 

Mobile verification for vaccine slot

        

4. Register members

You can register for a max of 4 members from one mobile number. I suggest that only a family member's booking should be made from your number because the mobile number would be mandatory for accessing your record of vaccinations at last after vaccination.

Registration for slot booking

5. Document verification for vaccine

1. Select your preferred ID proof for verification which you should take to the vaccination center for verification.
2. Fill in your number as per the proof you have given above.
3. Fill in your name as per the proof you have given above.
4. Fill in your gender and year of birth.

Document verification

Document verification

6. Schedule for appointment

After registration, book your slot for your preferred location and time as follows:

• First, click the Schedule button.

  

Schedule for appointment

• Select your vaccination center according to your location/Pin/District. 
• Choose your preferred Vaccine brand, Age group, mode of payment.

Select location and type of Vaccine

• Select a date for vaccination at your preferred center.

date for vaccination

• After selecting a date, choose a time slot that fits your choice.

Vaccine slot time booking

• After confirming, you will receive a confirmation message on your registered mobile number.

  

  Appointment successful

  
  

7. Download appointment slip

• Download appointment slip to take along with on the day of vaccination.
• Please print out slip on paper 

Download appointment slip

The appointment slip would look like below:

Appointment slip

8. Read the instructions below

• Please carry the registered mobile phone and the requisite documents, including the appointment slip, the Photo ID card used for registration, Employment Certificate (HCW/FLW), etc. while visiting the vaccination center, for verification at the time of vaccination. 
• Please check for additional eligibility conditions such as co-morbidities, BPL, Antyodaya, disability, etc. If any, prescribed by the respective State/UT Government for vaccination at Government Vaccination Centers, for 18-44 age group, and carry the other prescribed documents (e.g., Comorbidity Certificate, etc.) as suggested by respective State/UT (on their website). 
• Please arrive at the vaccination center only 15 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid overcrowding.
• Please follow COVID-appropriate behavior at the vaccination centers. a) Wear a mask. b) Maintain a distance of at least 2 meters from others. c) Follow the queue system maintained at the vaccination centers. 
• Please confirm from the vaccinator if your details such as name, gender, year of birth, ID card type, and ID card number is correctly recorded in the system.
• The last 4 digits of your beneficiary reference ID is your security PIN. Please provide the same to the vaccinator/verifier, when asked. 
• If you do not receive the confirmation SMS for vaccination, please contact the vaccinator/ vaccination center incharge before leaving the vaccination center.
• Please check your certificate generated after successful vaccination recording before leaving the vaccination center. You may check for the certificate by logging in to your account at cowin.gov.in or Arogya Setu or Digi-locker. 
• Please preserve any other document provided by the vaccination center with details of vaccination. 
• If, for any reason, you are not offered vaccination despite having a valid appointment, you may lodge a complaint by calling the COVID-19 helpline 1075 or send an email to support@cowin.gov.in.

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Stay safe.