Your first licence — the legal go-ahead to start driving.
In short
To get a learner's licence in Bangalore, submit Form 1 with your photo, signature, age proof and address proof, then pass a 10-question online test on road signs at the RTO. The LL is issued the same day you pass and stays valid for six months.
A Learner's Licence is the first, mandatory step before you can hold a permanent driving licence in India. It lets you legally practise on the road and is valid for six months.
You take a short computer-based test on road signs and traffic rules at the RTO. We prepare your file, file the application, book your slot and coach you through the test so you clear it the first time.
How to apply — step by step
Share your details & documentsFill the online form and upload your photo, signature and proofs.
We prepare your fileWe complete Form 1 and verify every document against RTO norms.
Slot bookedWe schedule your LL test at the HSR Layout RTO — usually within days.
Take the online testA 10-question test on signs and rules. We brief you beforehand.
Learner's Licence issuedYour LL is generated the same day you pass.
Documents required for learner's licence (ll)
Form 2 — learner's licence application (we prepare this)
Form 1 self-declaration of fitness — or Form 1A medical if 40+ or transport (we arrange this)
Age proof — original + photocopy (birth certificate, SSLC, passport, PAN or Aadhaar)
Address proof — original + photocopy (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, utility bill or rental agreement)
Identity proof — original + photocopy (Aadhaar, PAN, passport or voter ID)
2–4 recent passport-size photographs
Cost and timeline
Our service charge for learner's licence (ll) in Bangalore starts at ₹699. It typically takes 5–7 working days, with 1 RTO visit(s) on your part.
Why choose Shariff for this
Legal to learn on the road
Mandatory before a permanent licence
Slots booked the same day
We coach you for the signage test
Frequently asked questions
What's the minimum age for a learner's licence?
16 for a gearless two-wheeler (with parental consent), 18 for a car or geared motorcycle.
How long is the learner's licence valid?
Six months. You can apply for the permanent licence any time after 30 days from issue.
Do I have to visit the RTO?
Yes, once — to take the online test and biometrics. We book the slot and prepare you for it.
How much does a learner's licence cost in Bangalore?
Government LL fees are modest; with our end-to-end handling, including file preparation, slot booking and test coaching, our service starts at ₹699.
Can I apply for a learner's licence online in Bangalore?
The application is filed online on the Parivahan Sarathi portal, but you must visit the HSR Layout RTO once for the online test and biometrics. We file everything and book your slot.
How many questions are in the LL test and what is the pass mark?
The Karnataka LL test has 10 multiple-choice questions on road signs and traffic rules. You need at least 6 correct to pass. We brief you beforehand so you clear it the first time.