NEET 2025: NTA Issues Exam Day Guidelines, Dress Code, Barred Items List

NEET 2025: NTA Issues Exam Day Guidelines, Dress Code, Barred Items List

NTA has issued detailed NEET 2025 rules, including dress code, items allowed, barred items, and exam day instructions. Candidates must follow guidelines strictly to avoid cancellation of candidature.

Authored by: TN Education Desk

Updated May 3, 2025, 12:58 IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the rules and regulations for the NEET UG 2025 exam. These guidelines are crucial for all medical aspirants appearing for the exam. 

The NEET 2025 exam will be held in offline mode (pen and paper-based). Candidates must follow the instructions strictly, as failure to do so may lead to cancellation of their candidature.

NEET 2025 Exam Rules and Guidelines

Candidates appearing for NEET 2025 will undergo extensive checking at the exam centres using highly sensitive metal detectors. The NTA has clearly stated that certain items are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall under all circumstances.

Barred Items Include:

Study and Stationery Items: Printed/written material, geometry boxes, calculators, pens, plastic pouches, pen drives, erasers, log tables, electronic pens or scanners.

Electronic Devices: Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, microphones, earphones, pagers, health bands.

Personal Belongings: Wallets, goggles, handbags, belts, caps.

Accessories: Watches, wristwatches, bracelets, cameras.

Jewellery/Metallic Items: Any form of ornament or metallic item.

Food and Drinks: Opened or packed food items, water bottles.

Suspicious Devices: Items that could hide microchips, cameras, or communication devices.There will be no facility at the exam centres to store personal belongings, and candidates bringing such items will be held responsible.

Candidates wearing customary, cultural, or religious clothing must report to the exam centre at least two hours before the last reporting time to allow for smooth and respectful frisking. If any suspected device is found during screening within these garments, candidates may be asked to remove or leave the item outside the hall.

NEET 2025 Dress Code Guidelines

To ensure fairness, the NTA has issued a strict dress code:

Heavy clothing or long sleeves are not allowed.

Candidates wearing cultural or customary attire should arrive an hour before the last reporting time (12:30 PM).

Only slippers or sandals with low heels are permitted. Shoes are strictly not allowed.

Any exceptions due to medical or other valid reasons must be approved by NTA before the admit card is issued.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for more information and updates.