Driving License is Two Part
It is valid for 6 months.
After expiry of LL you can choose issue of Learners Licence for expired class of vehicles instead of new LL.
After 30days of getting LL you are eligible to apply for Driving Licence
If you are failed then you have to pay retest fee then take slot for test.
During this period if Learner licence is not valid then you have to take a LL through Expired class of vehicle.
The earlier deposit for the DL will again revive. Only retest fee has to pay for 3 times only.
You can download m-parivahan app from google play store and keep your soft copy for checking.