Free bus travel for NEET re-exam candidates

Diana Sahu / Jun 11, 2026, 21:47 IST

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Free bus travel for NEET re-exam candidates

Bhubaneswar: The state govt has announced free bus travel for students appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) Re-examination, 2026, on June 21. Candidates will just need to produce a valid NEET (UG) Re-examination admit card.National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the retest at 134 examination centres across Odisha.The commerce and transport dept on Thursday issued directions to the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation and the State Transport Authority to facilitate the same. The decision was taken following chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s approval to help reduce the risk of heatstroke during peak summer, supporting economically weaker students, and ensuring equitable access to examination centres. The department has asked OSRTC and STA to take immediate steps for implementation of the initiative in coordination with district administrations, the Capital Region Urban Transport and the higher education department.

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About the AuthorDiana Sahu

Diana Sahu is an Assistant Editor with the Times of India. With a professional career spanning nearly two decades, she has been writing extensively on education, livelihood, child rights, gender, heritage & culture, tourism and disability rights. She is also known for her data-driven investigative reports and compelling human interest stories. Her in-depth story on 'Women in Higher Education' had won her the Best Feature Award at the Laadli Media Awards and a Laadli National Fellowship on 'Gender and Disability'. She had also received WNCB Fellowship on Child Rights. Apart from her core reporting interests, she loves documenting the many aspects of Odisha's culture and heritage. She tweets at @DiannaSahu.

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