When you’re preparing for NEET or JEE and need to travel across cities for coaching, mock tests, or counseling, the cost adds up fast. That’s where travel grants, financial aid provided to students to cover transportation and accommodation costs for education-related travel. Also known as education travel stipends, they’re often offered by coaching centers, government bodies, and science foundations to help deserving students reach critical learning opportunities. These aren’t just for rich kids or metro students—they’re designed for anyone who needs a lift to get to the next step.
Many NEET coaching institutes, private organizations that provide targeted preparation for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. Also known as medical entrance coaching centers like Aakash and Allen offer partial or full travel support to top performers or economically weaker candidates. Some state education departments in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan give out travel grants specifically for students traveling to district-level counseling centers. Even science fairs, Olympiad camps, and university outreach programs sometimes include travel funding—if you know where to look.
You won’t find these grants advertised on every website. They’re often hidden in fine print, shared through school counselors, or sent via SMS to students who’ve cleared a cutoff. The key is to apply early, prove need, and show commitment. A student from a small town in Odisha who traveled 800 km for a JEE workshop got a ₹12,000 grant last year—not because they were the top scorer, but because they submitted their bus tickets and a letter from their school principal. That’s the kind of proof that works.
There’s also a quiet network of NGOs and alumni groups that fund travel for students who’ve shown consistent improvement. One such group in Pune supports 50+ students yearly to attend free chemistry workshops in Delhi. You don’t need a perfect score—you just need to be trying. And if you’re asking yourself, "Can I really get this?"—the answer is yes, if you treat it like part of your preparation. Just like you study NCERT daily, you should also track grant deadlines like you track your mock test scores.
Below, you’ll find real stories and practical guides from students who’ve successfully secured travel support—whether it was for a NEET coaching center across state lines, a JEE sample paper session in another city, or even a science fair that changed their path. These aren’t theory pieces. These are actionable, tested paths taken by real Indian students who didn’t have much but still made it happen.
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