FASTag Annual Pass @ ₹3,000: Start Date, Eligibility, 200 Trips Rule, How to Activate (2025)
Updated: August 12, 2025 • Author: JobsOfToday Insights
The Government of India has introduced a FASTag Annual Pass for private vehicles (Car/Jeep/Van). Pay ₹3,000 once and travel for up to 200 toll-plaza crossings or one year—whichever comes first. The scheme is effective from August 15, 2025.
- Price: ₹3,000 (base year 2025–26; may be revised every April 1)
- Validity: One year or 200 crossings (whichever earlier)
- Who can buy: Private, non-commercial Car/Jeep/Van with a valid FASTag
- Where valid: All National Highway (NH) & National Expressway (NE) fee plazas
- Closed tolling rule: One entry+exit pair = one crossing
At a Glance
| Start date | August 15, 2025 |
| Amount | ₹3,000 (subject to annual revision from April 1) |
| Vehicles eligible | Private (non-commercial) Car/Jeep/Van only |
| Coverage | NH & NE fee plazas across India |
| Counting logic | Each plaza crossing = 1 trip; in closed tolling, one entry+exit pair = 1 trip |
| After 200 trips / 1 year | FASTag reverts to normal charging; you can re-activate the Annual Pass again |
How to Activate the FASTag Annual Pass
- Ensure your FASTag is affixed on the windshield and linked to your valid Vehicle Registration Number (VRN).
- Go to the RajmargYatra mobile app or the NHAI website.
- Complete verification (eligibility checks via VAHAN database).
- Pay ₹3,000 for the base year 2025–26.
- Activation typically happens within about 2 hours and is mapped to your existing FASTag.
Note: You do not need a new FASTag if your current tag is valid and properly linked to your VRN.
Who Should Consider It?
- Regular highway commuters (e.g., daily/weekly intercity travel)
- Drivers crossing multiple toll plazas routinely (savings grow with frequency)
Example Savings (Illustrative)
- Chennai ↔ Bengaluru: ~6 plazas, approx. ₹10,680/yr at current rates (144 crossings). With the Annual Pass at ₹3,000, the estimated saving ≈ ₹7,680, plus headroom for more trips within the 200-trip cap.
FAQs
Do I need a new FASTag?
No. You can activate the Annual Pass on your existing FASTag if it’s valid, affixed, and linked to a VRN (not just chassis).
Is it transferable to another vehicle?
No. The pass is non-transferable and tied to the vehicle/FASTag on which it’s activated.
Where is it valid?
At National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) fee plazas. On state highways/parking, normal FASTag rules and charges apply.
What exactly counts as one “trip”?
Each fee-plaza crossing counts as one trip. In closed tolling, a single entry+exit pair counts as one trip.
Will ₹3,000 always be the price?
The amount may be revised annually from April 1 as per the fee-rules.
Key Takeaways
- Ideal for frequent highway users; potential for substantial annual savings
- Simple activation via RajmargYatra app or NHAI website
- Clear 200-trip/1-year cap; after that, tag works as normal unless you re-activate
Tip: Keep an eye on annual fee updates from April 1 every year.
