Industry Odisha Bureau, Jun 16: On the instruction of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the State Transport Department has taken steps to provide free bus services for candidates appearing in the NEET (UG) Examination, 2026 scheduled to be held on June 21.
The Department has made all arrangements to ensure hassle free journey to the NEET aspirants. The service will be jointly operated by the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) and Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT).
Under this arrangement, direct bus services will be provided from major railway stations and bus stands to examination centres through OSRTC buses, Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (MBS) and AMA Bus services.
Candidates appearing at 134 examination centres across the State may avail themselves of this facility by producing their valid NEET (UG) Admit Card while travelling in Government-operated buses and buses deployed by various educational institutions for the purpose.
The transportation service will operate in two phases. The first phase will facilitate the movement of candidates to their respective examination centres before commencement of the examination, while the second phase will ensure their return journey after the examination. The free transportation service will continue until all candidates reach their respective destinations.
To ensure smooth operation of the service and effective coordination at the district level, the Transport Commissioner convened a review meeting with all Regional Transport Officers (RTOs).
Detailed discussions were held regarding the implementation and monitoring of the transportation arrangements.
Considering the prevailing summer conditions, adequate drinking water and other essential amenities will be made available for the convenience of the candidates.
Further, the Commerce & Transport Department has requested all District Collectors to extend necessary support and coordination to ensure the successful implementation of the programme.
In addition, all RTOs have been instructed to widely disseminate information regarding the free transportation facility through social media and other communication channels and to publicize helpline numbers so that candidates can receive timely information and assistance regarding the service.
