CoWIN 2.0 Registration: Who Can Apply, How to Register For Vaccinations

The next phase of vaccination for COVID-19 has begun in India. The new phase will vaccinate people belonging to those above 60 years of age. Also, for people between 45 and 59 years of age with comorbidities. Self-registration has been open from 9 am for this phase. After registration one will have to book an appointment for vaccination. You can even book an appointment through walk-ins after registrations.

According to the health ministry’s CoWin guidelines issued on Sunday, one person will be able to register only three more eligible people using their mobile number. But those with specified comorbidities will have to produce a medical certificate. It should be attested by a registered medical practitioner. The certificate should be handed over at the time of vaccination at the chosen Covid vaccine centre.

But due to some confusion among the beneficiaries regarding the self-registration process. The government has issued a clarification that the registration can be done through CoWIN web portal and not the mobile application.

It so happens that there is a CoWin App on Playstore but it is meant for vaccine administrators and not the general public. For the general public, the website www.cowin.gov.in is open.

“Registration and booking for an appointment for #COVID19 Vaccination is to be done through #CoWIN Portal: https://cowin.gov.in. There is NO #CoWIN App for beneficiary registration. The App on Play Store is for administrators only,” the health ministry clarified in a tweet.

Here Is A Step By Step Guide For Registration On CoWIN Portals For Vaccination:

https://selfregistration.cowin.gov.in.

• Log on to the registration website on your phone or from your computer
• Enter your mobile number and click on the option, ‘Get OTP’.
• The OTP will be sent to you via SMS.
• Enter the OTP on the website and click the “Verify” button.
• The website will direct you to the registration page.
• Fill in your personal details, like ID proof, gender and year of birth.
• You must carry the ID that you select when you go to take the vaccine.
• If you are above 45 years of age, you need to select the relevant comorbidities that you have.
• You have to carry a medical certificate at the time of vaccination.
• Once details are entered, click on the “Register” button at the bottom right of the page.
• The next page asks you for your “Account Details.”
• You can add up to three others who will be linked to your mobile number.
• To add people, click on “Add More” button at the bottom right side of the page.
• Your name will get registered on the portal
• Click on the ‘Calendar’ icon to book your appointment or click on “schedule appointment.”
• You can now search for your nearest vaccination centre.
• From the dropdown menu, you can select your location — fill in your state, district, block and pin code.
• Next click on the “Search” button to find the vaccination centre in the selected location.
• The name of the centre will be displayed on the right side of the page.
• If you cannot see any centre as per your selection criteria change the pin code or the block you have selected.
• When you find a vaccination centre, click on it
• The available appointment slots will be displayed.
• You can see the date and time of the next available appointment.
• Select your appointment and confirm it on the confirmation page with the details of the appointment.
• Once your appointment is fixed, it can be rescheduled at any later stage but before the vaccination appointment day.
• To reschedule the appointment, log into the “Citizen Registration” module with your registered mobile number.
• Click on “Reschedule.”

Once you get vaccinated with the first dose, a follow-up appointment will be automatically scheduled for dose two at the same centre.  This appointment will be scheduled for a date 28 days later. If you have moved to some other city you can reschedule it to the nearest vaccination centre there.

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