How to apply Ayushman Bharat card online: Step by step process
Check if you are eligible and keep your Aadhaar and mobile number ready.
Apply online through the Ayushman app and complete the verification process.
Get access to cashless healthcare benefits of up to Rs 5 lakh per family every year.
Healthcare in India has been something that has been accessible to all and at an affordable price. The Ayushman Bharat card is yet another government initiative that helps citizens access medical care with ease. The card only allows the eligible people to get medication at an affordable rate, ensuring that it reduces the financial burden of hospitalisation and treatment for eligible beneficiaries. Not only that, but it also ensures ease, as the person gets access to cashless and paperless healthcare services. If you’re looking to get your Ayushman Bharat card but don’t know where to start, here is a step-by-step guide where I’ll walk you through how you can apply for an Ayushman Bharat card online.
SurveyThings to keep in mind
Before I tell you how you can apply for the Ayushman Bharat card online, here are some things that you should keep in mind:
- Make sure you have your Aadhar card ready because this will be the most important form of identification throughout the entire process.
- Ensure that your Aadhaar-registered mobile number is active and with you.
- The camera of the device you’re using to apply should be functional.
- Make sure that your device is connected to a stable internet connection when applying for a new Ayushman Bharat card.
How to apply online for Ayushman Bharat card

Check if you’re eligible to apply for the Ayushman Bharat card. Once you’ve checked it, simply download the Ayushman app on your Android and iOS device > give required permissions > log in via OTP > choose your state and district > pick PM-JAY from the scheme list > search your name from the eligibility list > you can also use an Aadhaar card, family ID, ration card or your name to do so > press the e-KYC or Action button next to your name > do e-KYC by taking a live picture > enter other details > submit your application > wait till the application gets approved > download your Ayushman card.
Benefits of Ayushman Bharat card
Here are some of the benefits you get with the Ayushman Bharat card:
- It covers up to Rs 5 lakh per family every year for hospital stays and treatment.
- Every member of your family can be covered, regardless of age.
- You don’t pay cash at the hospital; the scheme settles the bill directly.
- Even if you had a health condition before getting the card you’re still covered unlike the health policies that have different conditions.
- You can use the card at listed hospitals in any state, not just where you live.
Bhaskar is a Senior Copy Editor at Digit India who keeps a close watch on everything shaping the world of technology from smartphones and home appliances to AI, government tech initiatives, digital safety, and the latest industry developments. Whether it's breaking news, in-depth features, hands-on reviews, practical how-to guides, or exclusive scoops, he translates complex tech into stories that are easy to understand and worth reading. His work has been featured in iGeeksBlog, GuidingTech, and other leading publications. Before joining Digit India, he served as an assistant editor at TechBloat. A B.Tech graduate and full-time tech journalist, he is driven by just one goal, which is to help readers stay informed, stay secure, and stay ahead in an ever-changing digital world. View Full Profile
