Bihar Offers Free Bus Travel for NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam Amid Controversy
NEET Re-Exam: Free Bus Travel in Bihar; Paswan Slams NTA Chief

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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced free government bus travel for candidates taking the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, scheduled for June 21. Meanwhile, Chirag Paswan, leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (R), criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) over a recent paper leak controversy, emphasizing the need for systemic reforms.
- 01Free travel on government buses in Bihar is aimed at supporting NEET-UG 2026 examinees and their families.
- 02Chirag Paswan condemned the NTA's handling of the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, calling for accountability and reform.
- 03The NEET-UG 2026 exam was previously canceled due to a leak involving certain questions, affecting over 22 lakh candidates.
- 04The NTA has stated that the full exam paper was not leaked and that the investigation is ongoing with the involvement of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
- 05The Parliamentary Standing Committee is reviewing measures to prevent future incidents and is considering shifting NEET-UG to a computer-based format.
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In a bid to support candidates taking the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21, Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced that all government bus services across the state will be free for examinees and their families. This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure the convenience of candidates, with additional arrangements for clean drinking water and food at key locations such as bus stands and railway stations. Meanwhile, Chirag Paswan, the leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (R), criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) for its handling of the recent paper leak controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 exam. He stressed the need for systemic reforms and accountability, stating that such incidents must not occur again. The NTA has maintained that the leak involved only certain questions and has initiated an investigation in collaboration with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Amid political tensions, the Parliamentary Standing Committee is also reviewing measures to enhance the integrity of the examination process and is considering transitioning NEET-UG to a computer-based testing format in the future.
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The free bus travel initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens for families of NEET-UG candidates, facilitating easier access to examination centers.
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