CoWIN App Registration: Adolescents Aged 15-18 Yrs Can Sign Up For Covid Shot From Jan 1 — CoWIN Step-By-Step Guide

CoWIN App Registration: One thing different for students is that instead of a mandatory Aadhaar, or Driving License, or Passport, children can be registered using their school ID cards.

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New Delhi: As India is gearing itself amid a likely third covid wave and looming omicron variant scare, the nod has been given for vaccination of adolescents between 15 and 18 years of age along with the "precautionary dose" for those above 60 years of age and with comorbidities. 

The process for getting a jab is the same as earlier, that is, register on the CoWin app or website and reach the vaccination centre during the slot allotted. However, one thing is different for students, that instead of a mandatory Aadhaar, or Driving License, or Passport, children can be registered using their school ID cards.

Dr R S Sharma, Chief of CoWin platform said on Monday that this provision is made with the thought that many children might not have an Aadhar or other documents. 

“Children in the age group of 15-18 years will be able to register on the CoWIN app from Jan 1,” he said.

Follow these Easy Steps To Register for vaccination Of Children Between 15-18 Years

• Open the browser and enter this URL- selfregistration.cowin.gov.in
• Now fill in your mobile number and get the OTP.
• After entering the OTP, verify your number.
• Once your number is verified, the registration page opens up. Using one mobile number three registrations can be done. 
• Register yourself and schedule vaccination.
• When you click on the register button, a page opens where you have to fill in all the required details along with a photo ID that will be verified at the vaccination centre.
• During registration, other details like birth date, and gender are also filled in.
• For ID proof, one can use Aadhar, Voter ID, PAN card, passport, and other documents as well as 10th class ID card for the children of age 15-18 as mentioned earlier.
• Once the registration is complete, the scheduling button appears. By clicking on this button, you can schedule your appointment.

For individuals above 60 years with comorbidities, the process remains the same, except that they have to select the section for comorbidities. They can schedule for the "precautionary dose" if nine months have passed from the second dose. Their comorbidity certificate will be verified at the vaccination centre.