New Delhi, January 10: The Ministry of Defence has officially commenced the offline sale of tickets for the 77th Republic Day Parade and the subsequent Beating Retreat ceremonies. Starting January 5, designated physical counters have been established at six high-traffic locations across the national capital to accommodate citizens who prefer in-person bookings over the digital portal. Tickets for the main parade on January 26 are priced at INR 20 and INR 100, and authorities have emphasised that a limited daily quota is being released on a first-come, first-served basis.

Designated Offline Counter Locations for Republic Day Parade Tickets

To decentralise the crowd and provide easier access for the public, the government has authorised six specific venues for ticket sales. These counters are operational daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM until January 14, 2026. Republic Day Parade 2026: From Cameras and Laptops to Matchboxes, Delhi Police Issues List of Banned Items for 77th R-Day Celebrations at Kartavya Path.

The official ticket counters are located at:

  • Sena Bhawan: Near Gate No. 5 (inside the boundary wall).

  • Shastri Bhawan: Near Gate No. 3 (inside the boundary wall).

  • Jantar Mantar: Main Gate (inside the boundary wall).

  • Parliament House: Reception area.

  • Rajiv Chowk Metro Station: D Block, near Gates 3 and 4.

  • Kashmere Gate Metro Station: Concourse level, near Gate No. 8.

Mandatory Identification and Norms

The procurement of tickets, even in offline mode, remains strictly regulated by security protocols. Every buyer must present an original government-issued photo identity card at the counter. Accepted documents include Aadhaar Cards, Voter IDs, Driving Licences, PAN Cards, or Passports. Crucially, the Ministry has stated that the same original ID used during the purchase must be carried by the attendee to Kartavya Path on the day of the event for verification at security checkpoints. Republic Day Parade 2026 Tickets Go on Sale From January 5, Announces Defence Ministry; Online and Offline Options Available.

Event Pricing and Daily Quotas

While online booking through the Aamantran portal (aamantran.mod.gov.in) remains the primary method, the offline counters cater to those who may face technical hurdles or lack digital access.

Event Date Ticket Price
Republic Day Parade January 26 INR 20 and INR 100
Beating Retreat (Full Dress Rehearsal) January 28 INR 20
Beating Retreat Ceremony January 29 INR 100

Security officials have advised the public that since a specific number of tickets are released each morning, counters may close early if the day's quota is exhausted. It is recommended to visit the counters during the forenoon session to ensure availability.

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