NEET UG 2026: Check Dress Code, Things to Carry & Banned Items at Test Centre

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3 from 2 pm to 5 pm. With over 24 lakh candidates set to appear, the NTA has released strict guidelines on dress code, items to carry, and banned items at the test centre.

Candidates can only bring a few items into the exam hall. This year too, over 24 lakh medical aspirants are expected to appear for NEET UG 2026. Here's everything you need to know before exam day.

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NEET UG 2026 Dress Code

The NTA has set a simple dress code to make frisking quick and easy:

• No heavy clothes or full-sleeve outfits
• No shoes — only slippers or sandals with low heels are allowed
• Avoid heavy accessories, jewellery, and metallic items

Candidates wearing items of faith — cultural, customary, or religious — should reach the centre early for proper frisking.

Dress Code for Male Candidates

Male candidates must wear simple and comfortable clothes that match the NTA's security rules. Strict frisking is done at every exam centre to prevent malpractice, so it's smart to avoid anything that could cause delays.

Allowed:

• Light-coloured half-sleeve shirts or T-shirts (no large buttons or embroidery)
• Plain trousers or pants
• Open slippers or sandals with thin soles

Not Allowed:

• Full-sleeve shirts or clothes with heavy designs, big buttons, or pockets
• Shoes, boots, or sneakers
• Any accessories like watches, bracelets, chains, or sunglasses

Dress Code for Female Candidates

Female candidates must also follow the NTA's dress code strictly to make frisking smooth and quick. Stick to simple, light-coloured clothes without any decorations.

Allowed:

• Light-coloured half-sleeve kurtis or tops without big designs
• Salwar or plain pants
• Open slippers or low-heeled sandals

Not Allowed:

• Full-sleeve clothes or outfits with embroidery and lace
• Hairpins, clips, or fancy hair accessories
• Jewellery like earrings, nose rings, necklaces, bangles, rings, or anklets
• High heels, closed shoes, or boots

NEET UG 2026: Things to Carry to the Exam Centre

NEET UG 2026: Banned Items at Test Centre

These items aren't allowed inside the exam hall:

• Mobile phones, earphones, smart watches, and calculators
• Geometry box, pencil box, or any stationery
• Books, notes, or any printed material
• Handbags, purses, or wallets
• Eatables — packed or loose (diabetic candidates can carry sugar tablets and fruits with prior intimation)
• Any metallic item or electronic gadget

Dress Code Quick Guide

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