Indian Railways and several state governments have announced special travel arrangements for students appearing in the NEET UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday, June 21, 2026. To ensure students reach their centers on time, multiple railway zones will operate special trains and additional coaches. Along with rail services, various states have introduced free or discounted bus travel for the candidates.
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Which railway zones are running special trains for NEET candidates?
Different railway zones have planned specific routes to handle the rush of students. In the East Central Railway’s Danapur division, at least six special trains will run on routes like Patna–Darbhanga and Buxar–Patna. Northern Railway will operate trains between Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Firozepur Cantt. Eastern Railway will maintain regular weekday timetables for local trains in Howrah and Sealdah divisions and run special services on routes like Diamond Harbour and Katwa. Additionally, Western Railway and Southern Railway have announced special services in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and the Salem division.
What are the bus fare concessions and free travel offers?
Many state governments are providing financial relief to students for their travel. The details of these offers are listed below:
| State/Entity | Offer Detail |
|---|---|
| Bihar, Delhi, Punjab, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand | Free bus travel for candidates |
| Uttar Pradesh (UPSRTC) | 50% concession on bus fares |
| APSRTC | Free rides upon showing hall ticket |
| DTC (Delhi) | Free travel for candidates |
| PRTC (Punjab) | Free travel from June 20 to June 22 |
What other facilities are available for the students?
To assist students at stations, helpdesks will be set up in the Salem division at major junctions like Salem Jn, Erode Jn, and Coimbatore Jn. In Mumbai, rail services will operate without any mega block on June 21 to avoid delays. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has asked states to provide basic amenities like clean drinking water and seating due to the heatwave. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has also made biometric verification mandatory and will conduct a mock drill on June 20.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled?
The re-examination is scheduled to be held on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
How can students avail free bus travel in Andhra Pradesh?
Students can get free rides in APSRTC buses by showing their examination hall tickets.
What is the NTA advisory regarding the re-exam?
NTA has made biometric verification mandatory and is conducting a nationwide mock drill on June 20, 2026.