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How to Book COVID Booster Dose on CoWIN 2026

Book COVID booster on CoWIN. Free at govt facilities. 18+ eligible after 6 months gap.

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About This Guide

CoWIN portal for COVID-19 vaccination booking. Booster (precaution) dose available for 18+ after 6 months of second dose. Free at govt centers, paid at private (โ‚น250-1,500). Multiple vaccines: Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik, Corbevax. Aadhaar-based booking. Digital certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit CoWIN
cowin.gov.in or Aarogya Setu / UMANG app.
Login
Mobile + OTP. Existing account fetches your records.
View Vaccination Status
Past doses + eligibility for booster.
Book Slot
Find Centre by Pin Code/District. Govt = free.
Choose Date + Time
Available slots displayed.
Confirm
Booking confirmed. SMS reminder.
Visit Center
Show booking + Aadhaar.
Get Vaccinated
Free at govt, paid at private.
Download Certificate
CoWIN auto-generates digital certificate. DigiLocker too.

Key Benefits

What Happens After Application?

Vaccination same-day. Digital certificate auto-generated. Use for travel, job documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Booster mandatory?
Not mandatory but recommended. Especially for healthcare workers, 60+, comorbidity.
Different vaccine for booster?
Yes possible. Mix-match allowed. Consult doctor for combination.

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