**Summary of Passport Mobile Van Initiative at AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune**
**Overview**
The Regional Passport Office (RPO) Pune, under the Ministry of External Affairs, has announced the deployment of a Passport Mobile Van at the AISSMS College of Engineering from April 15 to April 17, 2026. This initiative aims to expedite passport appointments and enhance last-mile service delivery.
**Event Schedule and Location**
* **Dates:** April 15, 16, and 17, 2026.
* **Operating Hours:** 08:30 hrs to 18:00 hrs.
* **Location:** All India Shri Shivaji Memorial College of Engineering (AISSMS) 1, Kennedy Road, Near RTO Office, Railway Officers Colony, Pune – 411001.
* **Reporting Requirement:** Applicants are required to report 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment time as indicated on their application receipt.
**Appointment Booking Process**
Applicants must follow these steps to secure an appointment:
1. Visit the official Passport India website: [https://www.passportindia.gov.in](https://www.passportindia.gov.in).
2. Submit the application under the **NORMAL** scheme.
3. Complete the online payment process.
4. Navigate to the ‘schedule appointment’ page, select **‘Mobile Van’** as the location, and finalize the booking.
**Compliance and Documentation**
Applicants are advised to review the specific checklists for adult and minor applicants before online submission. In accordance with Section 5 of the Passports Act 1967 and Rule 5 of the Passports Rules 1980, the Passport Authority reserves the right to conduct enquiries and request additional documentation to verify the genuineness of the applicant.
**Contact and Media Information**
* **Responsible Officers:** Harshal Akude and Priti Malandkar (PIB Pune).
* **Email:** pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com.
* **Social Media Handles (PIB Mumbai):**
* **X (Twitter):** @PIBMumbai
* **Facebook/YouTube:** /PIBMumbai
* **Instagram/Koo:** /pibmumbai
* **Release ID:** 2249372
Key Entities Referenced
Passports Act 1967: The governing legislation, specifically Section 5, that authorizes the Passport Authority to conduct enquiries and verify applicant documentation.
Passport Mobile Seva Kendra: A service initiative aimed at improving last-mile delivery and providing earlier passport appointments through mobile van units.
Regional Passport Office (RPO) Pune: The primary department responsible for organizing the mobile passport camp and managing local passport service delivery.
AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune: The central location designated for the operation of the three-day mobile passport service camp.
Ministry of External Affairs
Passport Mobile Van at AISSMS College of
Engineering, Pune from 15th to 17th of April 2026
Posted On: 06 APR 2026 4:34PM by PIB Mumbai
Pune, 6th April 2026
The Regional Passport Office (RPO) Pune is making passport services available at
AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune On 15th, 16th & 17th of April 2026.
The initiative is being taken as part of the Ministry of External Affair’s efforts to
make passport appointments available at an earlier date and to improving last-mile
delivery of passport services.
Documents: Please carefully read given checklists for both adult and minor
applicants before submitting the application online.
[To check applicant’s genuineness, the section 5 of the Passports Act 1967 read with
Rule 5 of the Passports Rules, 1980 stipulates that Passport Authority may make all
such enquiry and may require an applicant to submit such additional information,
documents as may be considered necessary by the Passport Authority, for the
proper disposal of the application.]
How to book mobile van appointments:
i) Visit the Passport India website (https://www.passportindia.gov.in) and submit
the application under the NORMAL scheme.
ii) After making the online payment, go to the ‘schedule appointment page’, select
location ‘Mobile Van’ and book the appointment.
Date & location details of Passport Mobile Seva Kendra:
i) Dates: 15th, 16th & 17th of April 2026.
ii) Location: All India Shri Shivaji Memorial College of Engineering (AISSMS) 1,
kenedy Road Near RTO Office, Railway officers colony, Pune 411001
iii) Time: 08:30hrs to 18:00hrs (Applicants should report 15 minutes prior to their
scheduled appointment time as mentioned on the online application receipt)
PIB Pune| Harshal Akude/ Priti Malandkar
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