The Uttarakhand government has announced free travel in state Transport Corporation buses for permanent residents of the state appearing in the NEET (UG)-2026 re-examination on June 21. Candidates can avail of this facility by showing their admit card and travel for free in ordinary-category buses from two days before the exam until two days after the exam.
This decision follows a similar promise made by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who had offered free travel in DTC buses for students appearing in the NEET-UG 2026 retest.
Students showing a valid admit card for the exam center can travel for free in public transport buses, as stated by an official.
The Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, announced on a social media platform that the Delhi government will provide free travel in all DTC buses for NEET (UG) 2026 candidates on June 21 upon presentation of a valid admit card. She emphasized the importance of supporting students on such a crucial day and extended her best wishes to all NEET aspirants for success.
The NEET-UG 2026 exam, which is the qualifying exam for joining an MBBS course, was canceled by the National Testing Agency due to alleged irregularities. The matter is currently under investigation by the CBI.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan mentioned that the Central government ministries are taking necessary precautions to ensure a smooth conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination without any irregularities. He also highlighted the cooperation of Chief Ministers and administrations of all states in this process.
