Delhi sets up cooling zones at 97 NEET re-exam centres, to provide free bus rides

CM Rekha Gupta said cooling zones have been set up outside all 97 NEET re-examination centres in Delhi. The move, along with free DTC bus travel, is aimed at easing heat, transport and waiting concerns for candidates and families.

In Short

• Cooling zones aim to ease heat and long wait for candidates and families
• Delhi govt ensures no transport or heat-related difficulties on exam day
• CM Rekha Gupta emphasises govt’s commitment to student support

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced that special cooling zones have been set up outside all 97 National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination centres in the national capital to help candidates and their families cope with the heat and long waiting hours.

According to the chief minister, a total of 97 centres have been designated for the NEET re-examination in Delhi. She said the Delhi government has ensured that no family faces unnecessary difficulties related to transportation, heat or long waiting hours on the day of the examination.

Gupta said that, for the first time, such waiting arrangements have been created for candidates and their accompanying family members outside examination centres.

The chief minister also announced that all NEET candidates will be allowed to travel free of cost on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses on June 21. Candidates can avail the facility by showing their admit cards to the bus conductor.

Extending her best wishes to candidates and their families, Gupta said that the hard work and future of the country's youth are extremely important.

She added that the Delhi government remains committed to providing every possible support and convenience to students during their education and while appearing for competitive examinations.

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