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FASTag Annual Pass fee raised to ₹3,075 from 1 April 2026

The National Highways Authority of India said on 15 March 2026 that the FASTag Annual Pass fee will rise from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for 2026-27, effective 1 April 2026.

Summary

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced on 15 March 2026 that the FASTag Annual Pass fee will be revised from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for the financial year 2026-27, with effect from 1 April 2026. The revision was made under the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. The pass, launched on 15 August 2025, has over 56 lakh users and is valid for one year or 200 toll plaza crossings at about 1,150 fee plazas on National Highways and National Expressways. It is available to non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag and is activated within two hours of payment through the Rajmarg Yatra App or the NHAI website.

Key facts

Announced
15 March 2026, NHAI
New fee
₹3,075 (from ₹3,000)
Effective
1 April 2026 (FY 2026-27)
Rules
National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008
Validity
1 year or 200 toll plaza crossings
Coverage
About 1,150 fee plazas
Users
Over 56 lakh
Launched
15 August 2025

Practice MCQs 3 questions

Q1

What will be the FASTag Annual Pass fee for 2026-27, effective 1 April 2026?

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Correct answer: B — ₹3,075

NHAI revised the fee from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for 2026-27.

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following about the FASTag Annual Pass: 1. The fee revision for 2026-27 was carried out under the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. 2. The pass is valid for one year or 200 toll plaza crossings and is available to commercial as well as non-commercial vehicles. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the pass is valid for one year or 200 crossings, but only for non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag.

Q3 Advanced

The FASTag Annual Pass, whose fee is being revised for 2026-27, was launched on:

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Correct answer: C — 15 August 2025

The FASTag Annual Pass was launched on 15 August 2025 and has over 56 lakh users.

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