Learner's Licence Test: How to Apply & Pass the Online Parivahan LL Test (2026)
Obtaining a driving licence in India is now vastly more accessible. Under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) digital initiatives, citizens no longer need to spend hours waiting at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) for basic tests. Through the Sarathi Parivahan portal (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in), applicants can complete the entire Learner's Licence (LL) application and computerized test from home using Aadhaar-based faceless authentication.
The Digital Shift: Taking the Learner's Test from Home
When you choose the 'Submit via Aadhaar Authentication' option on Sarathi Parivahan, the system automatically pulls your verified demographic details and photo from the UIDAI database. Because your identity is authenticated biometrically via mobile OTP, the RTO permits you to take the computerized STALL (Screen Test for Learner's Licence) from your laptop or smartphone camera.
Test Format, Passing Marks & Syllabus
- Format: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) evaluating basic road signs, vehicle controls, and traffic regulations.
- Number of Questions: 15 to 20 questions depending on state RTO norms.
- Passing Criteria: Minimum 60% score (answering at least 9 to 12 questions correctly).
- Time Limit: 30 to 60 seconds per question. If time expires, the question is marked unattempted.
- Facial Recognition Monitoring: During the test, your device webcam continuously monitors your face. Disqualification occurs if multiple faces appear in frame or if you switch tabs.
Step-by-Step Online Application Process
- Step 1: Visit sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and select your resident State.
- Step 2: Click 'Apply for Learner Licence' and select 'Submit via Aadhaar Authentication'.
- Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number, verify via OTP, and select your desired vehicle category (e.g., MCWG for motorcycles, LMV for four-wheelers).
- Step 4: Upload your scanned signature and medical declaration Form 1 (or Form 1A signed by a registered doctor if aged 40+).
- Step 5: Pay the statutory LL fee (approx. ₹150–₹200 per category) via UPI or Net Banking.
- Step 6: Watch the mandatory road safety tutorial video on the portal, receive your login password via SMS, and start the online test.
- Step 7: Upon scoring passing marks, instantly download and print your official Form 3 Learner's Licence PDF (valid for 6 months across India).
Transitioning from Learner's Licence to Permanent Driving Licence
After obtaining your Learner's Licence, you must complete a mandatory 30-day practice period. After 30 days (and before the 6-month validity expires), log back into Sarathi Parivahan, select 'Apply for Driving Licence', book an Automated Driving Test Track (ADTT) slot at your local RTO, and clear the practical road driving exam to receive your Smart Card Driving Licence.
For detailed application forms, renewal procedures, and RTO fee tables, visit our dedicated Driving Licence Document Hub.