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BMTC student bus pass 2026–27 is free: how to get yours

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Illustration of a student at a Bengaluru bus stop holding up a bus pass like a winning ticket. Illustration (AI-generated) 18:57 hrs · 31 Oct Unrestricted wire

Karnataka made student bus passes free for 2026–27, from school to PG. Who qualifies, what to bring, where to collect it, and the catch for boys.

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Free, from school to PG

Since 12 June 2026, student bus passes are free across Karnataka for the 2026–27 year: on BMTC buses in Bengaluru, and on KSRTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC buses around the state. It covers everyone from school up to postgraduate study, and the government also pays the ₹100 processing

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Unmaad 2027 at IIM Bangalore29 OctAatmatrisha 2027 at PES University29 Oct
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Unmaad 2027 at IIM Bangalore 29 Oct Dates aren’t out, but Unmaad has lived in late February for years. Last time: Seedhe Maut, Raman Negi and Gajendra Verma, over three days on Bannerghatta Road. Aatmatrisha 2027 at PES University 29 Oct Benny Dayal last year, Mohit Chauhan the year before. PES University’s techno-cultural fest has landed in late March or early April three years running.
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