Mann Announces Free Travel in Punjab Roadways Buses for NEET Aspirants
Students need only show their admit card to ride Punjab Roadways buses free as the state eases travel costs for NEET aspirants.
- On Wednesday, the Punjab government announced free travel on Punjab Roadways buses for NEET UG re-examination students on June 20, 21, and 22, requiring only an admit card for access.
- After the May 3 NEET UG examination was cancelled due to allegations of irregularities, Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal stepped in after students flagged financial difficulties reaching exam centres.
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that many poor students lack money for exam centre travel. Candidates need only show their admit card to travel free on all Punjab Roadways buses during the three examination dates.
- Mann described supporting students as the government's responsibility, while Kejriwal encouraged candidates to remain focused, saying 'All of you will become doctors and your dreams will come true.'
- With the re-examination set for June 21, the policy directly addresses financial barriers that many children face in accessing the medical entrance examination following the May 3 cancellation.
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