Is this a real government website? 5 quick checks before you enter any details
Real Indian government websites almost always end in .gov.in or .nic.in (for example uidai.gov.in, incometax.gov.in, ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in). A few official services run on partner domains that the government itself links to (such as Protean and UTIITSL for PAN, or npci.org.in). Before entering details, check the exact domain, open it by typing it yourself or via india.gov.in, and never pay a “fee” by UPI to a site you reached from a message.
Key facts Last verified: 25 Sep 2026
| Item | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Government domains | .gov.in and .nic.in are reserved for government bodies | NIC / MeitY |
| National portal | india.gov.in lists official ministry and state websites | Govt of India |
| Maharashtra portal | maharashtra.gov.in links official state department sites | Govt of Maharashtra |
| PIB Fact Check | Verifies viral claims about government schemes | PIB |
5 quick checks
- Read the domain carefully. The part just before “.gov.in” matters:
uidai.gov.inis real; an address likeuidai.gov.in.something-else.comis fake (the real owner there is something-else.com). - Don’t click links from SMS/WhatsApp. Type the address yourself, or find it from india.gov.in / maharashtra.gov.in.
- Check what it asks for. Real portals never ask for your ATM PIN, UPI PIN or card CVV, and never ask for bank details to “update Aadhaar”.
- Check the fee. Official fees are fixed and paid on the official payment page. A site asking for a “processing fee” by personal UPI is a scam.
- Cross-check the scheme. If you’ve never heard of the scheme, search the name with “PIB Fact Check” — many “new schemes” are fake.
Official partner domains you may see
| Service | Official domain |
|---|---|
| PAN services | onlineservices.proteantech.in, proteantech.in (Protean) · pan.utiitsl.com (UTIITSL) |
| Aadhaar bank seeding | npci.org.in |
| NPS | npscra.proteantech.in, pfrda.org.in |
| India Post Payments Bank | ippbonline.com |
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if a government website is real?
Check that it ends in .gov.in or .nic.in (or is an official partner linked from a government site), open it by typing the address yourself, and never pay fees through personal UPI links.
Are all .in websites official?
No. Anyone can register a .in domain. Only .gov.in and .nic.in are reserved for government bodies.
Is HumainOne a government website?
No. HumainOne is an independent information site. We only link to official portals and never collect your details.
Official links
Use only these government websites. HumainOne is not connected to any of them.
- National Portal of IndiaDirectory of official websites
- Government of MaharashtraOfficial state portal
- PIB Fact CheckVerify viral claims
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