9:45 Or 10:59... What Is Best Time For Tatkal Ticket Booking? Use THIS Trick To Secure Confirmed Berth Instantly

Tatkal booking in IRCTC is a service allowing passengers to book train tickets at short notice, typically one day before the journey. It offers limited seats and incurs higher charges compared to regular bookings.  

Tatkal tickets can be booked one day before the train's scheduled departure. The booking opens at 10:00 AM for AC classes and at 11:00 AM for non-AC classes. 

Users should log in by 9:45 AM, as Tatkal booking starts at 10:00 AM for the AC Classes (e.g., 1A, 2A, 3A, CC, EC). Meanwhile, Users should log in by 10:45 AM, as Tatkal booking starts at 11:00 AM for non-AC classes (e.g., SL, 2S).    

Users should avoid logging in to IRCTC too early as well as in the last 1-2 minutes. Doing so may cause your login to be delayed due to heavy traffic.

The master list is basically the list of Passengers with preferred choice of Seat and Food you would like to save for quick booking in the future.  

A master list for IRCTC centralizes bookings, enhances organization, and simplifies tracking. It aids in efficient planning, managing group bookings, and provides quick access to travel details and historical data.