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Live Updates: Punjab Government Announces Free Bus Travel for NEET 2026 Students; Candidates Can Show Admit Cards for Ticket-Free Journey, Says CM Bhagwant Mann

🕒 Updated: May 20, 2026 15:57:55 IST
Live Updates: Punjab Government Announces Free Bus Travel for NEET 2026 Students; Candidates Can Show Admit Cards for Ticket-Free Journey, Says CM Bhagwant Mann

Summary: From board exam results and entrance tests' answer keys to admit cards, follow every major education update from across India. Stay updated on the TN SSLC Result 2026, Odisha CHSE Class 12 result, MHT CET answer key, NEET UG 2026 re-exam and all important announcements for school boards, competitive exams and higher education institutions.

Stay updated with the latest news about education boards, board exam results, admit card, entrance exam notifications, answer keys, counselling dates and all news of university admissions in India. The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) Tamil Nadu releases the TN SSLC Result 2026 on 20th May, 2026, at 9:30 am. The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, released the Class 12 Result 2026 on 20th May, 2026, at 12:30 pm. A report of all streams for arts, science and commerce will be released through a press conference. The MH CET answer key has been released on its official website.

Students can check the direct result link and the required documents and steps to download the results and answer keys of key exams of 2026. The major school announcements regarding school holidays, class 10 and 12 board examinations and important rules and regulations. 

The Punjab government has declared free bus travel for NEET 2026 aspirants. It also allow NEET 2026 aspirants ticket-free travel by buses and girls’ buses if they present their NEET admit card. said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

The NEET UG 2026 re-exam is set to be conducted on June 21, 2026. Following the paper leak controversy, updated rules, set-wise examination conduction, and important previous-year question papers all can be found in this live blog.

This live blog provides a real-time update about the latest happenings related to school boards, competitive exams, recruitment tests and announcements from higher education bodies and institutions, all integrated in one place. 

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15:46 (IST) 20 May 2026

Punjab Government Announces Free Bus Travel for NEET 2026 Students

The Punjab government has made a big decision re the NEET exam. CM Bhagwant Mann posted it on X. NEET students can travel without a ticket simply by showing their admit cards. When students were asking for assistance with their travel expenses during a talk with Arvind Kejriwal, the Punjab govt decided to waive bus fare for the poorer and remote students. The Punjab government is to provide relief to poor students of remote areas by waiving bus fares. 

15:09 (IST) 20 May 2026

CHSE Odisha 12th Result 2026: When will the result link be active?

The CHSE Odisha class 12 result link is set to be activated at 3 pm at chseodisha.nic.in. Students can check their results once the link is active.

14:28 (IST) 20 May 2026

Odisha CHSE Result 2026: What is the pass percentage in vocational streams?

The pass percentage recorded in the vocational streams in the CHSE Odisha results 2026 is 62 percent.

14:02 (IST) 20 May 2026

Odisha CHSE Result 2026: What is the minimum qualifying marks in Odisha Class 12 exam

Candidates have to score a minimum of 33 per cent marks in every subject and an aggregate to pass the Odisha Class 12 examination. If candidates do not clear minimum qualifying marks or have no papers to be marked, they will have to attempt supplementary examinations of the Odisha Board, which they will be informed of later. 

13:54 (IST) 20 May 2026

Odisha CHSE Result 2026: Which stream had the highest pass percentage?

This year the science stream has recorded the highest pass percentage, which is at 88.8 per cent. Along with the science stream, the commerce stream also did well, with an overall pass percentage of 88.7 per cent. The arts stream had a pass percentage of 84 per cent.

13:37 (IST) 20 May 2026

Odisha CHSE Result 2026: What is the overall pass percentage of the Odisha 12th result?

The overall success rate of the Odisha Plus Two Result 2026 was 82.45%. The board today at about 12:30 notified the results of different streams, namely, science, commerce, arts and vocational courses. 

13:28 (IST) 20 May 2026

Odisha CHSE Result 2026: What to do after downloading Odisha 12th result?

Students should carefully check all the details, such as the following, provided in the provisional marks sheet:

  • Name and personal details
  • Roll number
  • Marks obtained in each subject
  • Overall score
  • Qualifying status

Any discrepancy should be reported to school authorities or the board immediately for rectification. The online scorecard released today will be provisional until original certificates and certified consolidated marksheets are handed out to students via schools thereafter. The result of the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, is one of the most awaited academic announcements among the students seeking admissions to undergraduate programmes in various universities and colleges in India.

13:17 (IST) 20 May 2026

Odisha CHSE Result 2026: How to download Odisha Plus Two result online?

Candidates need to complete the following steps to check and download the provisional scorecard:

  • Go to chseodisha.nic.in, the official website of CHSE Odisha
  • Click on the Odisha CHSE 12th Result 2026 link
  • Enter your roll number and registration number
  • Submit the info to view the result
  • Download and save your provisional marksheet

Candidates are advised to have their admit cards handy for a quick login process.

13:02 (IST) 20 May 2026

Odisha CHSE Result 2026: Where to check the results from different websites?

The Odisha CHSE result for 2026 has been released at 12:30 pm. The students can check their scorecards from 1 pm on the website as

  • www.orissaresults.nic.in
  • orissaresults.nic.in 
  • www.chseodisha.nic.in

By using the roll number & registration number, the students can check the scorecard. 

12:52 (IST) 20 May 2026

CHSE Odisha 12th Result 2026: The result is Out

The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, has released the Class 12 Result 2026.

12:36 (IST) 20 May 2026

CHSE Odisha 12th Result 2026: When will the result be announced?

The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, will announce the Class 12 Result 2026 today, May 20, 2026, at 12:30 pm. A report of all streams for arts, science and commerce will be released through a press conference, which is expected to be addressed by the school and mass education minister of Odisha, Nityananda Gond. More than three lakh students appeared for the CHSE Odisha Plus Two examinations in 2026 and are awaiting getting the official result announced. After the conference, the students can retrieve their provisional marksheets online through official websites and digital portals.

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11:59 (IST) 20 May 2026

11:43 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Results 2026: Has the Tamil Nadu Board activated the link for checking results?

The Tamil Nadu board has only activated the link to check the result. The window to download the provisional marksheet will be activated on May 22.

11:22 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Results 2026: Has there been any improvements in the results?

Officials at the Department of Education noted that the state has recorded an overall improvement in performance and that the results have been encouraging given the number of students and the difficult scenario for the examination. 

11:03 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Result 2026: What can students do if they are not satisfied with their results?

The scorecard released online today is provisional. Students are required to collect the original mark sheets and certificates from their schools. Candidates who are not satisfied with their marks will be allowed to apply for revaluation, re-totalling or photocopies of the answer sheets.

10:47 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Result 2026: How did government schools perform in TN SSLC exams?

Government schools in Tamil Nadu performed well in the SSLC examinations, scoring a pass percentage of 91.86 per cent. The Examining Board noted that the girls performed better than the boys in most of the schools.

10:40 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Result 2026: Which districts performed best in TN SSLC Result 2026?

Pudukkottai has come out as the best-performing district in the state with a pass percentage of 97.57. Sivagangai was second, followed by Thanjavur with 97.54 and 97.41 per cent, respectively. Trichy also made it into the top 5 districts with 97.31 per cent. Kanyakumari was the third best-performing district with a pass percentage of 97.30 per cent.

Officials at the Department of Education noted that the state has recorded an overall improvement in performance and that the results have been encouraging given the number of students and the difficult scenario for the examination. 

10:00 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Results 2026: Who performed better in the results girls or boys?

This year, girls performed better than the boys, as their pass percentage was 96.47 per cent in comparison to boys, who had a pass percentage of 92.15 per cent.

09:54 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC result 2026: What login credentials are required to check the results?

To view the results, students would need their registration number and date of birth to download and check their marksheets,

09:47 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Result 2026: What is the overall pass percentage?

The overall pass percentage of the TN SSLC results in 2026 is 94.31 percent.

09:45 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Result 2026: How to download TN 10th Result 2026 online

Below are the given steps to check the Tamil Nadu 10th Result 2026.

  • Go to the board’s website – tnresults.nic.in.
  • Select ‘TN SSLC Result Link 2026’
  • Provide registration number and date of birth.
  • TN 10th result 2026 will be shown on the screen
  • Save and download it
09:42 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Results 2026: Result is out

The Tamil Nadu SSLC results have been announced at 9:30 pm.

09:34 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Results 2026: Has the Press Conference Begun?

The press conference has started for the Tamil Nadu SSLC 10th result 2026.

09:20 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Results 2026: What details will be mentioned on TN SSLC scorecards?

Students need to refer to details on scorecard. The provisional marks memo will contain details relevant to the examination and need to be checked by students after they have downloaded the results. The TN SSLC scorecard will have the candidate name, registration number, subject-wise marks, total marks, qualified marks and other personal details.

09:15 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Results 2026: Is there any other portal or app to view the Tamil Nadu SSLC results?

The Tamil Nadu Education Board has said that it has provided alternate platforms for publishing results to minimise the overload factor on the result websites. Students can download their provisional results via DigiLocker and also the digital copies of their provisional mark sheets.

09:10 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Results 2026: Which websites will host Tamil Nadu SSLC results?

The TN SSLC results 2026 will be online on the following websites: The TN SSLC Result 2026 will be released through the official and digital portals. The results will be available on

  • tnresults.nic.in
  • dge.tn.gov.in
  • DigiLocker
  • UMANG application
08:58 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Results 2026: How can students check TN SSLC Result 2026?

Students can check their results online by visiting the official result portals after the deadline. To check the Tamil Nadu SSLC marks, candidates will have to input their registration number and date of birth as on the admit card. As soon as you input your login details, students will be able to see and download their provisional scorecards.

Officials have advised students to have their admit cards ready in advance to speed up the result checking process.

08:21 (IST) 20 May 2026

TN SSLC Results 2026: When will TN SSLC Result 2026 be announced?

The Tamil Nadu Board SSLC Class 10 results will be declared on 20th May 2026 at 9.30 am. The examinations were conducted from 11th March to 6th April 2026 at multiple centres in the state. The officials are reported to have completed the marks evaluation before the deadline to ensure that the results would be released on time.