- By Shibra Arshad
- Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:52 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ayushman Card Download: The Ayushman card or PM-JAY e-card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana helps economically weaker sections to avail the cashless hospital treatment up to Rs 5 lakh, making healthcare economical.
How To Apply For Ayushman Card Online
Ayushman card can be applied online and offline, whichever feels feasible to the eligible candidate. Here’s a step-by-step guide to apply for the Ayushman card online.
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- Step 1: Go to the official website of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya.
- Step 2: Click on ‘Beneficiary Login’ and enter your mobile number.
- Step 3: You will receive an OTP on the mobile number provided. Enter the same to complete the verification.
- Step 4: Fill in your personal details, such as name, DOB, gender, and address.
- Step 5: Upload your Aadhaar and other required documents.
- Step 6: Submit the application form.
Eligibility Criteria For Ayushman Card
To avail the healthcare benefit under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, the government has outlined different eligibility criteria for Urban and Rural population. The eligibility criteria for Urban and Rural citizens are as follows-
Eligibility Criteria For Urban Population
- Beggars
- Ragpickers
- Domestic workers
- Construction workers / welders / painters / coolies / security guards / plumbers / masons
- Cobblers/hawkers/street vendors
- Handicraft workers/tailors
- Sanitation workers/garbage collectors/sweepers
- Transport workers, such as helpers, drivers, cart pullers, conductors, rickshaw pullers
Eligibility Criteria For Rural Population
- Landless households that are primarily dependent on manual casual labour
- Female-headed households with no adult male (16–59 years)
- Destitute individuals living on alms
- Households without shelter
- Disabled members without able-bodied adult support
- Primitive tribal groups
- Households with only one room and kuccha walls or roof
- Legally released bonded labourers
- No adult members (16–59 years)
- Manual scavenger families
