Railway rules consider everyone who completes 12 years of age on the journey date as an adult.
The booking clerk charges the full fare for them across all categories, including reserved and unreserved coaches. This age and fare limit applies to all train types like AC Coaches, Superfast Express, and normal express trains.
Keep this in mind
Age proof: You should carry the child’s age proof like an Aadhaar card, birth certificate, or school ID card to avoid issues during the TTE checking.
Age at journey time: The rules apply based on the child’s age on the actual journey date, not the ticket booking date.