Whether you’re heading to a local college or traveling between cities (up to 150 km), here is exactly how to grab that concessional pass without the headache.

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The Magic of MST: How Much Will You Save?

Unlike regular tickets, a Student MST is heavily subsidized.

• General Category: You get a 50% discount on the already cheap adult season ticket fare.

• SC/ST Category: You get a 75% discount on the adult season ticket fare.

• The “Millennium Gift”:

  • Boys up to Class 10: Travel for FREE in Second Class.

  • Girls up to Graduation: Travel for FREE in Second Class.

Step-by-Step Guide to Your 2026 Train Pass

1. The “Handwritten” Form Head to your nearest railway station or your college admin office to get the Student Concession Form.

• The Rule: You must fill this out in your own handwriting using BLOCK LETTERS.

• No Errors: If you make a mistake, don’t use whitener. Just grab a fresh form—the Railways are strict about “overwriting.”

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2. College Endorsement This is the most important step. Take the filled form to your Principal or Head of Institution.

• They need to sign and stamp the form to verify you are a Bonafide Student.

• Documents needed for college: Valid Student ID and current year’s fee receipt.

3. The Railway Counter Visit Take your attested form to the designated Booking Office or Concession Counter at the station.

• Carry: Your original Student ID and 2-3 passport-sized photos.

• Payment: Pay the nominal fee (or ₹0 if you qualify for the Free MST). You will receive a physical pass or a smart card.

4. Going Digital (The UTS Way) In 2026, you can renew your pass via the UTS Mobile App.

• Once your initial pass is issued at the counter, you can use the “Sync Paperless Pass” feature on the app.

• Pro-Tip: Renewing digitally saves you from those long Monday morning queues!

Rules You Can’t Ignore

• Distance Limit: Passes are valid for travel up to 150 km (extendable to 160 km in specific zones).

• Age Limits: * General Students: Up to 25 years.

  • SC/ST Students: Up to 27 years.

  • Research Scholars: Up to 35 years.

• Class: Valid only for Second Class travel. You cannot use this to travel in AC or Sleeper Class coaches of Express trains…

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Tip: Always carry your original college ID along with the MST. If a TTE (TC) catches you with a pass but no ID, you’ll be fined as if you were traveling without a ticket!

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