How to change boarding station after booking ticket?
For IRCTC e-ticket: Login to IRCTC, go to Booked History, select ticket, click 'Change Boarding Point', choose new station (must be on route), confirm. Before 24 hrs of departure. Link: https://contents.irctc.co.in/en/boardingPointChange.html
Full guide: For counter tickets, written request to station manager. Online easier. Ensure new station has stoppage. Recent update: Even closer to departure possible sometimes.
Changed mine recently: App makes it easy. But can't if chart prepared. Check rules: https://www.ixigo.com/how-to-change-your-boarding-station-with-a-pnr-number-story-1183977
Detailed: Only for online bookings, new point after original, no fee. Steps:1. IRCTC account > My Transactions > Booked Ticket History.2. Select PNR.3. Change Boarding Station option.4. Pick from list.5. Submit.If Tatkal, possible too. My tip: Do early.
From Reddit wisdom: Yes, but not always available. Login, find option. If not, cancel and rebook (fees apply).