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Indian Railways Concession Rules for Students, Youth and Farmers explained here!

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NEW DELHI: IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation) offers concessions on senior citizen tickets in online mode. For offline mode, Indian Railways offers concessions on ticket prices to 53 different categories. This reduction in ticket prices ranges from 25 per cent to 100 per cent and are available for disabled passengers, patients, senior citizens, awardees, war widows, students, youths, farmers, artists and sportspersons, medical professionals, among others, , as mentioned on Railways official portal- indianrail.gov.in. All concessional fares are calculated on the basis of fares for Mail/Express trains irrespective of the type of train, i.e. Mail or Express or Passenger, by which the passenger travels.

Key things to know about Indian Railways concession rules for students, youths and farmers:

1. For students (General category) going to hometown and availing educational tours, Indian Railways offers 50 per cent concession in second and sleeper class. , Indian Railways offers 75 per cent concession in second and sleeper class for students who belong to Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Category and are going to hometown and availing educational tours.

2. Students of government schools in rural areas get 75 per cent concession in second class for study tour once in a year. Indian Railways also offers 75 per cent concession for girls of government schools in rural areas for national level medical, engineering, etc. entrance exam. Also, 50 per cent concession is available in second class for students appearing in main written examination conducted by UPSC and Central Staff Selection Commissions.

3. Foreign students studying in India – traveling to attend camps/seminars organised by government of India and also visit to places of historical and other importance during vacations get 50 per cent concession in second and sleeper class.

4.  Research scholars up to the age of 35 years – for journeys in connection with research work can avail 50 per cent concession in second and sleeper class. Students and non-students participating in work camps can avail 25 per cent concession in second and sleeper class.

5. Cadets and marine engineers apprentices undergoing navigational/ engineering training for mercantile marine – for travel between home and training ship are offered 50 per cent concession in second and sleeper class.

6. Youths attending National Integration Camps of National Youth Project can avail 50 per cent concession in second and sleeper class. 40 per cent concession is available in second and sleeper class for youths attending national integration camps of Manav Uththan Sewa Samiti.

7. Bharat scouts and guides are offered 50 per cent discount in second and sleeper class for scouting duty.

8. Unemployed youths travelling to attend interview for job in public sector organisations and central and state government can avail 50 per cent concession in second and sleeper class. 100 per cent concession is available for such youths in second class. Indian Railways offers 50 per cent concession for such youths in sleeper class.

9. Kisans and industrial labourers – for visit to agricultural/industrial exhibitions can avail 25 per cent concession in second and sleeper class. Kisans traveling by government sponsored special trains can avail 33 per cent concession in second and sleeper class.

10. Kisans and milk producers visiting to national level institutes for learning/raining better farming/ dairy can avail 50 per cent concession in second and sleeper class. Delegates for attending annual conferences of Bharat Krishak Samaj and Sarvodaya Samaj, Wardha are offered 50 per cent concession in second and sleeper class.

Here’s a clear, up‑to‑date overview of Indian Railways concession rules for students, youths, and farmers, covering eligibility, discount rates, and key guidelines:

🧾 General Rules Across All Concessions

  • Concessions apply only to the basic fare of Mail/Express trains; charges like superfast, reservation, or GST are not discounted. Exception: concessions in premium trains (Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi) include catering charges too.
  • Minimum travel distance for concession is 300 km, except for certain eligible categories (e.g. students, research scholars, unemployed youth, farmers, etc.).
  • Only one concession type per person per journey.
  • Break in journey is usually not allowed—if unavoidable, passengers must get a ticket endorsement from station master. No partial refund if they cancel mid-way

📌 Student Concessions

Category Discount Travel Purpose
General category students 50% in 2nd/Sleeper class Hometown visits or educational tours
SC/ST students 75% in 2nd/Sleeper class Same purposes
Rural Govt. school students (once a year) 75% in 2nd class Study tour
Girls in rural Govt schools (entrance exams) 75% in 2nd class National medical/engineering entrance
UPSC or SSC exam candidates 50% in 2nd class Written exam journey
Research scholars (≤35 yrs) 50% in 2nd/Sleeper For research-related travel
Participants in work camps 25% in 2nd/Sleeper Camp travel
Foreign students studying in India 50% in 2nd/Sleeper Camps/seminars, cultural trips
Cadets/marine apprentices 50% in 2nd/Sleeper Travel between home and training ship

🎓 School/College Passes

  • Girls up to graduation get free second-class monthly season tickets (MST) between home and institution.
  • Boys get the same up to Class XII.
  • Forms and verification are handled via the college/university issuing the concession letter.

🧍 Youth, Unemployed & Scouts

  • Youth attending National Integration Camps:
    • 50% concession under National Youth Project
    • 40% under Manav Uththan Sewa Samiti
  • Unemployed youth attending job interviews:
    • 100% in 2nd class (public/PSU) or
    • 50% in sleeper class (government recruitment)
  • Bharat Scouts & Guides members (on duty): 50% in 2nd/Sleeper class

🌾 Farmer & Agriculture-related Concessions

  • Farmers/industrial labourers attending agri exhibitions: 25% in 2nd/Sleeper class
  • If travelling on government‑sponsored special trains: 33%
  • Kisans & milk producers visiting national institutes: 50%
  • Delegates at Bharat Krishak Samaj / Sarvodaya Samaj conferences: 50%

🧠 Notable Limitations & Community Insights

  • Forms and validations are often rigorous—delays and rejection at counters are common, with students facing repeated denials for minor errors.
  • Age limits: For free passes, female students can receive concession till graduation; male students up to Class XII. Minor variations exist based on university guidelines.
  • Local suburban passes: Mumbai locals already subsidize fares heavily; railways do not provide separate student discounts for AC local routes.

✅ Summary Table

Category Discount Eligibility & Conditions
Student (General) 50% Home/education tours; min 300 km
Student (SC/ST) 75% Same as above
Rural govt school — study tour 75% once/year 2nd class, rural govt schools
Female students — entrance exams 75% Govt school girls rural
UPSC/SSC exam 50% Main written exam candidates
Research Scholars 50% Age ≤ 35
Work Camps 25% SL/2nd class
Youth camps & unemployed Up to 100% National camps, job interviews
Farmers/milk producers delegates 25–50% Agriculture or training institutes

🧭 Need Help?

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  • Unsure where to submit them at your station?
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