The central government on Thursday clarified that the vaccine registration for all those above 18 years will begin from April 28 on CoWIN portal. This comes after some media reports claimed that the registration process for the third phase of vaccination will begin from Saturday.

The central government on Monday had announced that the vaccination drive for those above 18 will begin across the country from May 1 in 'liberalised and accelerated' phase 3 of the inoculation drive

Here's how you can register yourself for the coronavirus vaccine through CoWIN portal:

Step 1) Visit the official CoWIN website at cowin.gov.in

Step 2) Register yourself by entering your mobile number

Step 3) An one-time password (OTP) will be sent to your mobile number

Step 4) Verify the OTP and register yourself by entering all the required details. You would also need to upload a photo identity card

Step 5) Once you fill in your details, you can click on the "register" button at the bottom right to schedule your appointment

Step 6) Enter your pin code and click on "search". All vaccine centres will appear on the screen. Select one and schedule the date and time available as per your convenience

Step 7) You can add up to four members through one login. The CoWIN portal also allows you to reset your appointment.

The central government on Thursday clarified that the vaccine registration for all those above 18 years will begin from April 28 on CoWIN portal. This comes after some media reports claimed that the registration process for the third phase of vaccination will begin from Saturday.

The central government on Monday had announced that the vaccination drive for those above 18 will begin across the country from May 1 in 'liberalised and accelerated' phase 3 of the inoculation drive

Here's how you can register yourself for the coronavirus vaccine through CoWIN portal:

Step 1) Visit the official CoWIN website at cowin.gov.in

Step 2) Register yourself by entering your mobile number

Step 3) An one-time password (OTP) will be sent to your mobile number

Step 4) Verify the OTP and register yourself by entering all the required details. You would also need to upload a photo identity card

Step 5) Once you fill in your details, you can click on the "register" button at the bottom right to schedule your appointment

Step 6) Enter your pin code and click on "search". All vaccine centres will appear on the screen. Select one and schedule the date and time available as per your convenience

Step 7) You can add up to four members through one login. The CoWIN portal also allows you to reset your appointment.