The Punjab government has made a relief announcement for the students going to appear for NEET UG re-exam 2026. The state government has decided that students appearing for the examination and one of their guardians or guardians will be provided free travel facility in government buses of Punjab Roadways from June 20 to June 22. The aim of the government is to reduce the problems faced by students in reaching the examination centre.
Students will get free travel facility
According to the decision of the Punjab Cabinet, all the students appearing in the NEET UG re-exam to be held on June 21 will be able to travel in Punjab Roadways buses without any fare. This facility will be available for three days keeping in mind the travel before and after the examination.
One parent can also travel for free
The government has decided to provide free travel facility not only to the students but also to a parent or guardian accompanying them. This will especially provide financial relief to the students and their families who come from far-flung areas to appear for the exam.
Decision taken after demand of students
After the examination was canceled and re-conducted, many students had expressed concern about the travel expenses and difficulties in reaching the examination centre. In view of these problems and suggestions of the students, the Punjab government has decided to implement this special arrangement.
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It will be easy to reach the examination center
The state government says that no student should face difficulty in taking the examination merely because of travel related problems. With the free bus service, students will be able to reach the examination center on time and their focus will be only on preparing for the examination.
This decision is being considered important in the direction of providing support to the youth participating in education and competitive examinations. Experts believe that this will reduce the additional financial burden on students and their families and they will get an opportunity to take the examination in a better environment.
This facility of free travel in Punjab Roadways buses will remain applicable till June 20, June 21 and June 22, 2026. Students appearing in NEET UG re-exam and their accompanying guardian will be able to avail this facility.
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