​​​With the popularity of the Internet and the development of technology, more and more people choose to buy train tickets online. As the official website of China Railway Customer Service Center, the 12306 website provides convenient ticket purchasing services for passengers. For the majority of students, how to purchase student tickets on 12306 has become the focus of attention. The editor below will introduce you in detail how to purchase student tickets on 12306, so that you can easily master the whole process of purchasing tickets.

​​​1. Register and log in to 12306 account
Register an account on the 12306 official website, fill in the correct email address and password, and set up security questions to retrieve the password in the future. After successful registration, you can log in to your 12306 account.

​​​2. Complete personal information
Before purchasing student tickets, you need to complete your personal information. Click "My 12306" on the 12306 homepage, and then select "Account Information" to fill in. Make sure the information filled in is accurate, especially key information such as name, ID number, and mobile phone number.

​​​3. Add student qualifications
Before purchasing student tickets, you need to add student qualifications. In "My - Personal Information - Additional Information", fill in the correct student number and school information. After filling in, save and submit.

​​​4. Purchase student tickets
Log in to your 12306 account and search for the train number and seats you want to take. After selecting the train number and seat, the system will automatically display the fare information for you. At this time, you need to select the student ticket and fill in the correct bus zone. After confirmation, click the "Book" button to enter the payment page. Choose the payment method that suits you. After completing the payment, you will receive a text message notification that the ticket reservation is successful. Please remember to keep the SMS notification and electronic order so that you can present them when boarding the bus.

​​​5. Things to note
When purchasing student tickets, you need to pay attention to the following points:
Student tickets have discount range restrictions, and you can only buy tickets within the discount range. When filling in the ride area, make sure the information is accurate.
The sales time of student tickets is the same as that of ordinary tickets. You need to pay attention to the announcement on the 12306 official website or official APP in advance to avoid missing the ticket purchase time.
The number of student tickets is limited. If there are peak periods or popular trains, the ticket supply may be tight. Therefore, it is recommended to plan your trip in advance and buy tickets as early as possible.
Students need to provide information such as student ID number and school name when purchasing tickets. Please ensure that this information is accurate. If the information is found to be incorrect or relevant proof cannot be provided, student tickets will not be purchased.

The above is the whole process of purchasing student tickets at 12306. I hope it can help everyone. I wish you a happy ticket purchase!