India's Hajj Committee is preparing to conduct its digital random selection, known as Qurrah, for the 2027 pilgrimage in the final week of July. The draw follows the close of the online application window, which ran from June 22 to July 20, 2026. According to the Haj Committee of India and reports in Indian media, the computerised selection will decide which applicants secure a place in states where demand exceeds the allotted quota.

How the Qurrah works

Qurrah is a digital draw of lots designed to allocate seats fairly when applications outnumber the places available. The Haj Committee of India conducts it online through a randomised process. In states and union territories where the number of applications does not exceed the quota, all eligible applicants are accommodated without a draw.

Immediately after the selection, results are published on the Haj Committee website and communicated to applicants through the Haj Suvidha mobile app and by SMS. Applicants are classified as either selected or waitlisted. The system is intended to remove discretion from the process and give every applicant an equal chance where competition is high.

Quota and payment deadlines

India's overall Hajj allocation for 2027 is expected to be in the region of 175,000 pilgrims. Reports indicate a roughly 70 to 30 split between the Haj Committee of India and private tour operators, with about 122,518 seats managed by the committee and around 52,507 handled by private operators. The country will operate embarkation points across 19 cities.

Pilgrims selected provisionally through the Qurrah must move quickly to confirm their places. According to the committee's guidelines, selected applicants are required to deposit an advance amount of 152,300 rupees on or before August 10, 2026. Failure to pay by the deadline can result in the loss of a provisional seat, which may then pass to a waitlisted applicant.

Eligibility and health rules

The Haj Committee of India has set out eligibility, health, and payment conditions for the 2027 season. Applicants must hold a valid passport and meet the health standards required for the journey. Elderly pilgrims and those with chronic conditions are subject to closer medical scrutiny, in line with the physical demands of the pilgrimage and the summer climate in the holy cities.

Medical screening is designed to ensure that pilgrims are fit to undertake the rites, which involve long periods of walking and standing in Mina, Arafah, and Muzdalifah. Applicants are encouraged to review the official guidelines carefully and to consult their doctors before travel where relevant.

Practical tips for applicants

With the draw approaching, applicants should take steps now to avoid missing out on a place through an administrative slip.

  • Watch official channels: monitor the Haj Committee website, the Haj Suvidha app, and SMS alerts for the Qurrah result rather than relying on rumour.
  • Prepare funds early: arrange the advance deposit before the August 10 deadline so a provisional seat is not lost.
  • Keep documents ready: ensure passports are valid and that any required medical paperwork is in order.
  • Verify details: confirm that contact numbers and personal information on the application are accurate so notifications reach you.
  • Beware of scams: deal only with the official committee and recognised operators, and treat unsolicited offers with caution.

Prospective pilgrims in other countries are advised to follow their own national Hajj authorities, as quotas, deadlines, and procedures differ from one country to another.