NEET and JEE exam candidates allowed to travel in Mumbai local train
NEET and JEE exam candidates allowed to travel in Mumbai local train
Joint Media Update by Central Railway and Western Railway – JEE and NEET exam regarding
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46 Additional Special Suburban Services Time Table – Western Railway JEE Exam
Supporting students appearing for NEET & JEE exams, Railways has permitted them, and their guardians to travel by special suburban services in Mumbai on exam days.
General passengers are requested not to commute.
JOINT MEDIA UPDATE BY CR & WR
With reference to the permission received from Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, candidates who are appearing for Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), being conducted in September 2025, are permitted to travel by special suburban services over Mumbai Suburban network of Central and Western Railways.
The Admit Card of candidates appearing for JEE and NEET will be considered as authority to enter suburban stations with companions (parents/guardians) on exam days. Station and Security officials at stations have been instructed suitably to allow the students on the exam days. Additional booking counters will be opened at important railway stations for the convenience of them.
APPEAL
Others are requested not to rush to the stations.
It is also requested that travellers follow medical and social protocols as mandated for COVID19.
The public is requested not to believe on any rumour and updates as and when required, will be posted by the undersigned.
Shivaji Sutar, CPRO/CR & Sumit Thakur, CPRO/WR
Also Check: Suburban Train (Local Train) Time Table
Read For More Information: Mumbai Start 162 Suburban Train (Local Train) Services For Essential Services Only
Yes — candidates appearing for NEET and JEE exams in Mumbai were officially permitted to travel on local suburban trains on their exam days. Key details from official railway notices include:
✔️ What’s Allowed
- NEET and JEE aspirants in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region were allowed to use special suburban train services run by Central and Western Railways on exam days. Their admit cards served as travel authority.
- Parents or guardians accompanying the candidates were also permitted to travel in these local trains, provided they carried the candidate’s exam hall ticket.
🚆 Logistics & Guidelines
- Special frequency local trains were operated with added services on exam days to accommodate student commute needs. General public was requested to avoid crowding these services.
- Additional booking counters were set up at key railway stations to assist students with ticket issuance on exam dates.
- Standard COVID SOPs such as mask-wearing and social distancing were mandated for passengers.
📝 Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible travelers | NEET and JEE candidates (with admit cards), plus 1 accompanying guardian |
| Allowed transport | Mumbai local suburban trains (Central & Western Railway) |
| Exam dates covered | JEE & NEET exam days in September 2025 |
| Travel proof required | Official admit card from exam authority |
| Special provisions | Extra services, dedicated booking counters, crowd restrictions |
| Health & safety protocols | Masks mandated, social distancing enforced |
| General public | Not preferred to crowd these services during exam days |
ℹ️ Important Notes
- These arrangements were specifically for September 2025 exam sessions and linked to COVID-related travel norms at that time.
- No equivalent policy has been reported post‑2025. If you’re preparing for NEET or JEE now, check with Mumbai’s Western or Central Railway authorities and official portals for current policies.
- Admission cards remain critical, and schools/exam authorities may collaborate with railways for special travel wherever needed.
Would you like help verifying if similar arrangements are in place for upcoming exam sessions, or guidance on applying for travel permits with rail officials? Let me know!