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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.

📁 Healthcare ⏱️ 5-10 mins 💰 Free at govt centers

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 (₹250-1,500). Multiple vaccines: Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik, Corbevax. Aadhaar-based booking. Digital certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

18+ years
6 months post second dose (precaution)
Aadhaar OR mobile number
Indian resident

Documents Required

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

Aadhaar
Mobile number
Existing CoWIN account (if vaccinated before)
Address proof

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.

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

Free at govt facilities
Multiple vaccines
Booking convenience
Digital certificate
Travel/job requirement
Better immunity
Multiple language support

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.