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Major relief for NEET aspirants: 50% concession on bus fares in UP; simply show the admit card..

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NEET Re-Exam: In a major decision taken in the interest of students preparing for competitive exams, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has provided relief to NEET aspirants. The government has announced a 50% concession on bus fares for students traveling via UP Roadways buses to take the exam across all districts of the state. This decision is expected to bring financial relief to lakhs of students and their families.

According to reports, approximately 3.5 lakh candidates from Uttar Pradesh's 75 districts will appear for the NEET exam this time. A large number of these students have to travel long distances to reach their exam centers. Consequently, the decision to offer a 50% discount on bus fares will prove highly beneficial for them.

**Facility applicable only to NEET aspirants**
The government has clarified that this special facility applies exclusively to NEET aspirants. To avail of this benefit, students simply need to show their admit card during the bus journey. Based on this, they will be allowed to travel at a 50% concessional fare.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to ensure that students face no inconvenience during the exam. He directed that proper transportation arrangements be made for students traveling to take the test, particularly for those coming from rural and remote areas.

**CM Yogi issues specific instructions to the administration**
Additionally, the Chief Minister directed the district administration to arrange temporary accommodation and necessary facilities for students who do not have a place to stay in the exam cities. The government's aim is to ensure that no candidate faces financial or mental distress during the examination.

**Strict security arrangements at centers**
The Chief Minister has also placed special emphasis on maintaining transparency and fairness in the examination, in accordance with the guidelines of the National Testing Agency (NTA). He ordered strict security arrangements at all exam centers and close monitoring of every activity. This government decision is being viewed as a significant step in the students' interest; it will not only reduce their travel costs but also make the examination process smoother and more organized.

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