State-wise Driving Licence Test Guide — India
The core driving licence process — Learner's Licence, then a practical test — is set by the central Motor Vehicles Act and followed across India, but the booking portal, RTO procedures, and regional language options differ by state. Here's a quick orientation, with a link to practice questions in the matching regional language for each.
Kerala
Kerala's RTOs process applications through the Parivahan portal. Practice in Malayalam alongside the standard question bank.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu RTOs follow the same Parivahan-based flow. Practice in Tamil.
Gujarat
Gujarat's RTO offices are known for early adoption of the online slot-booking system. Practice in Gujarati.
Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
Both states use the Parivahan portal for booking and status tracking. Practice in Telugu.
Punjab
Punjab RTOs, including busy centres like Mohali and Jalandhar, follow the standard central process. Practice in Punjabi.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra's RTO network is one of the largest in the country. Practice in Marathi.
Other states
Whichever state you're in, the Parivahan Sewa portal (parivahan.gov.in) is the common starting point for booking your slot and checking status — pick your state on the portal to see the RTOs and services available near you, and practice questions in your language from our language selection page.
Frequently asked questions
Does the driving licence test process differ by state in India?+
The core process (Learner's Licence, then practical test) is standardised by the Motor Vehicles Act nationally, but the online portal, exact fees, and some documentation steps are managed by each state's transport department, so small details can vary.
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