NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Uttarakhand students can travel free on state-run buses for the re-exam; know eligibility and how to claim the benefit.
Free Bus Service for Students: The state government has announced that candidates who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand and are appearing for the re-exam will be able to travel for free on State Transport Corporation buses.
Uttarakhand Government Announces Free Bus Travel for NEET Aspirants: The Uttarakhand government has taken a decision providing significant relief to students preparing for the NEET UG 2026 re-exam. The state government has announced that candidates who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand and are appearing for the re-exam will be able to travel for free on State Transport Corporation buses. This facility is being provided in view of the NEET UG re-exam scheduled for June 21. Let us explain how to avail this facility and what steps need to be taken.
How to avail free travel
According to reports, students heading to the exam will be able to travel for free on ordinary-class State Transport Corporation buses by showing their admit cards. This facility will be available from two days prior to the exam until the day of the exam. Additionally, after taking the exam, students can continue to avail the free travel benefit while returning from the exam center to their homes or places of residence for up to two days after the exam. The government believes this will alleviate financial and travel-related difficulties for students coming from remote areas. Many candidates have to cover long distances to reach exam centers; thus, this initiative could prove to be very helpful for them. This initiative by the Uttarakhand government is being seen as a major relief for the thousands of students appearing for the exam.
Controversy surrounding NEET
The NEET UG exam conducted this year was mired in controversy. Allegations of paper leaks and irregularities surfaced following the exam held on May 3. Subsequently, the exam was cancelled, and the National Testing Agency (NTA) decided to conduct a re-exam on June 21. The matter is currently being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Free bus travel in other states too
It is not just Uttarakhand; several other state governments have also taken special measures to provide relief to students regarding the NEET UG re-exam. Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that candidates would be able to travel for free on Delhi Transport Corporation buses on the day of the exam. Meanwhile, following the directives of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the Odisha government has also decided to provide free bus services for NEET candidates. The Punjab government has announced a similar facility for students; according to the state government, candidates will be able to travel for free on buses operated by the Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company Limited and PEPSU Road Transport Corporation between June 20 and June 22 by presenting their admit cards.
