Delhi govt follows Punjab, offers free bus travel for NEET students

Following Punjab's lead, the Delhi government has also decided to provide free bus travel for NEET (UG) 2026 candidates. The announcement was made by AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and confirmed by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that after the Punjab government, the Delhi government has also decided to provide free bus travel for NEET (UG) 2026 candidates, a comment seen as a subtle dig at the Delhi Chief Minister over the announcement of free bus travel for students appearing in the NEET-UG exam. Talking to X, Kejriwal wrote, "After the Punjab government, now the Delhi government has also made buses free for NEET students."

Delhi Announces Free Travel for NEET Aspirants

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced free travel in all DTC buses for NEET aspirants. On X, CM wrote, "To support candidates appearing for NEET (UG) 2026 on 21 June, the Delhi Government will provide free travel in all DTC buses upon presentation of a valid admit card. No student should face inconvenience on a day that holds such importance for their future. My best wishes to all NEET aspirants. May their hard work and determination lead them to success."

Punjab's Initiative for NEET Students

Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the state government will waive off bus fare for students appearing for the NEET examination, allowing them free travel on Punjab Roadways buses on June 20, 21, and 22. In a post on X, CM Mann said that many students preparing for NEET come from economically weaker backgrounds and often struggle even to arrange travel expenses to reach their exam centres.

"Many poor students take the NEET exam. They don't even have money for the fare to get to the exam center. When Kejriwal recently spoke with the NEET students, they requested help. The NEET exam is on June 21. Therefore, the Punjab government has decided to waive off the fare for all students appearing for the NEET exam on all Punjab Roadways buses on June 20, 21, and 22. Show your admit card, and you won't be charged for the ticket. May the Almighty grant you success," CM Mann wrote on X. (ANI)

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