The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to conduct the NEET 2026 exam on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (tentative), from 2 PM to 5 PM. NEET 2026 will be held in pen-and-paper (OMR) mode across exam centres in India and select international locations. This exam is conducted for admissions to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, AYUSH, and other medical courses.
Check here the expected NEET 2026 dress code and the list of items allowed inside the exam centre.
| Activity | Time |
| Entry to the exam centre begins | 11:00 AM |
| Last entry allowed | 1:30 PM (strictly no entry after this) |
| Frisking & document verification | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Seating in the exam hall | 1:15 PM |
| Test booklet distribution | 1:45 PM |
| Instructions by the invigilators | 1:50 PM – 2:00 PM |
| NEET exam starts | 2:00 PM |
| NEET exam ends | 5:20 PM |
| Website | https://neet.nta.nic.in/ |
NEET Exam Dress Code for Male Candidates
Allowed:
- Light-colored half-sleeve shirts or t-shirts (no big buttons or embroidery)
- Trousers or simple pants
- Open slippers or sandals with thin soles
- Plain Kurta without any embroidery or big buttons
Not Allowed:
- Full sleeve shirts
- Clothes with elaborate designs, big buttons, or pockets
- Shoes, boots, or sneakers
- Any accessories like watches, bracelets, chains, or sunglasses
- Caps or any head coverings (unless for religious reasons, with prior permission)
- Badges or brooches
- Data communication devices like Bluetooth devices, microphones, or earphones
NEET Exam Dress Code for Female Candidates
Allowed:
- Light-colored half-sleeve kurtis/tops without elaborate designs
- Salwar or pants
- Slippers or low-heeled sandals (no shoes)
- Simple leggings without pockets or embellishments
Not Allowed:
- Full sleeve clothes or those with embroidery/lacework
- Hairpins, clips, or fancy hair accessories
- Jewelry (earrings, nose rings, necklaces, bangles, rings, anklets)
- High heels, shoes, or closed footwear
- Big buttons or decorative zippers on clothing
- Scarves, stoles, or veils (unless for religious reasons, with prior permission)
- Brooches or badges
- Electronic devices like Bluetooth devices, microphones, or smartwatches
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What to Carry or NOT to Carry on NEET Exam
Allowed Items:
- NEET Admit Card with self-declaration form (duly filled)
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID, etc.)
- Transparent water bottle
- Passport-size photograph (same as on application)
- Transparent ballpoint pen (blue/black)
- Face mask and hand sanitizer (small bottle)
Not Allowed:
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices
- Stationery items (other than the permitted pen)
- Wallets, handbags, sunglasses
- Eatables, packed food, or drinks (except for candidates with medical conditions)
- Any printed/handwritten notes or chits
