Highway Travel to Become More Expensive Starting Tomorrow: FASTag Annual Pass Prices Set to Rise—Today is Your Last Chance to Buy

Rules Change: Effective April 1, 2026, the NHAI is increasing the price of the FASTag Annual Pass from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075. Today (March 31) marks the final opportunity to avoid the hassle of frequent recharges and to avail the benefit of 200 toll trips.

Rules Change: Today is March 31, and it is your last chance to purchase the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) FASTag Annual Pass at the old price—namely, ₹3,000. Starting tomorrow, April 1, 2026—coinciding with the beginning of the new financial year—the price will increase by ₹75, bringing the total to ₹3,075. If you frequently travel on National Highways or Expressways, you can save ₹75 by following the steps outlined below before midnight tonight (12:00 AM).

Step-by-Step Process to Purchase a FASTag Annual Pass

You can easily activate this pass via the official NHAI website or through the 'Rajmarg Yatra' app.

Option 1: Via the Rajmarg Yatra App (The Easiest Method)

• Download the App: Download the 'Rajmarg Yatra' app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
• Log In: Log in using your registered mobile number.
• Link FASTag: If not already linked, link your vehicle's FASTag account to the app.
• Annual Pass Section: Locate the 'FASTag Annual Pass' option on the app's homepage.
• Select Vehicle: Select the specific vehicle for which you wish to purchase the pass and confirm its eligibility.
• Make Payment: Complete the payment of ₹3,000 using UPI, a Debit/Credit Card, or Net Banking.

Option 2: Via the NHAI/MoRTH Website

• Visit the Website: Go to the official NHAI website or visit rajmargyatra.nhai.gov.in. Login: Log in using your credentials.
• Fill in Details: Enter your Vehicle Registration Number (VRN) and FASTag ID.
• Check Eligibility: The system will verify the activation status of your FASTag and your vehicle details.
• Payment: Click on ‘Pay Now’ and make a payment of ₹3,000.

5 Important Points Regarding the Annual Pass

• Validity: This pass is valid for 1 year or 200 toll crossings (whichever occurs first).
• Activation Time: After payment, the pass typically becomes active on your existing FASTag within 2 hours.
• Private Vehicles Only: This facility is exclusively for non-commercial (private) cars, jeeps, and vans. It is not valid for commercial vehicles.
• Documentation: Ensure that your FASTag is correctly affixed to the vehicle's windshield and is not ‘blacklisted’.
• Receipt: Upon successful payment, you will receive an SMS on your registered mobile number.