Bhopal and Indore metro passengers now have an easier way to travel. On Thursday, 12 November 2026, the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) launched the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) in both cities. With this smart card, you no longer need to buy a new ticket for every trip. It also saves you some money on each ride.
Think of the NCMC card as a “one nation, one card” idea. You can use it on the Bhopal and Indore metros. You can also use it on the metro network of any other city in India that has the NCMC system.
At the station, you simply tap the card on the automatic fare collection gate to go in, and tap again to come out. There is no need to stand in a long line at the ticket counter, so you save time.
Bhopal and Indore Riders Can Get the Card for Just ₹50
The cards are now available at the ticket counters of all running metro stations in both cities. The card costs ₹50, and this fee is non-refundable. Once you have the card, you add money to it as per your need and start travelling right away.
Recharging is simple too. You can top up your card at:
- The ticket counter at the station
- A ticket vending machine (TVM)
- The “MP Metro” mobile app
If you do not want a card, you can still buy a ticket quickly from the new ticket vending machines. Choose the “Buy QR Ticket” option, pick your destination station and pay by scanning the UPI QR code. The whole process takes only about 30 seconds, and the machine gives you a paper QR ticket.
Bhopal Metro Offers Make Travel Cheaper Until 31 December
The metro corporation wants more people to use the metro, so it has kept a 25 per cent discount on trips made with the NCMC card. The discount applies to every trip where the fare is more than ₹20. For people who travel to work or college every day, these savings can add up.
There is also a special promotional offer running from 11 October to 31 December 2026. Here is what it gives you:
- Single journey ticket: 25% off on fares above ₹20
- Return journey ticket: 30% off in total
- Group ticket (minimum 2 people): up to 35% off
- E-wallet recharge: a bonus of 8% to 15%
MPMRCL says it is working to give the state a modern, safe and eco-friendly public transport system. The NCMC card and digital ticketing are big steps in that direction. For students, office-goers and families in Bhopal and Indore, travelling by metro is now simpler, faster and lighter on the pocket.
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