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NEET 2020 Dress Code and Exam Day Instructions

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NEET 2020 will be held on May 3, 2020 in pen and paper-based mode. NEET 2020 Application Process has been closed, candidates can download NEET Admit Card by March 27, 2020. Applicants are advised to make sure that they follow the complete dress code before appearing for the examination.

  • Candidates are advised to reach the exam center at least half an hour before the commencement of exam. Also Check Documents to be Carry at NEET Exam Center 
  • Candidates have to wear light colour half sleeves clothes not having big buttons, brooch/badge, flower etc. with Salwar/Trouser.
  • Candidates have to wear slippers, sandals with low heels and not shoes. Check NEET 2020 Exam Centers
  • Kurta Payjama is not allowed, wear only sleepers or sandals, shoes are also not allowed.
  • Ornaments like rings, earrings, nose pin, chain, necklace, pendants, etc. will also have to be removed before entering the examination hall. 

Note: If the candidate is wearing the customary dress, then they need to report at the allotted examination center latest by 8.30 AM on the day of examination.

What to carry to NEET Exam Center?
What is Allowed/ Not Allowed in NEET Exam Hall

In an effort to curb malpractices during the exam, the coordinating body has issued guidelines for exam candidates. Among them is the list of items that students are not allowed to carry to the exam. 

Allowed Not Allowed
Slippers and Sandals only SHOES
Half T-Shirt, Shirt Full Sleeves Shirt or T-Shirts
Trousers/Jeans Watches
Doctor Prescribed lens specs only Sun Glasses
Leggings/Churidar Bracelets
Lowers Rings/ Chain/ Necklace etc. (any jewellery or ornaments)
Jeans Hair Clips/ Big Rubber Bands etc.
Salwar Big buttons, brooch/badge T-Shirts
Kurti/Top (Half-Sleeves) Saree (Married or Unmarried)
Tiny Rubber Band Bangles not allowed (only married can wear)
Mangal Sutra Burka, Cap, Kurta Pajama
What is Allowed/ Not Allowed in NEET Exam Hall
  1. Candidate should wear light clothes so that nobody can hide any cheating material.
  2. Candidates are advised to wear half sleeves shirt or t-shirt, but not having a big button or any badge which could be used to hide any devices.
  3. Candidates should wear the Slipper or Sandals, Not the Shoes Which Are Not Allowed in the Examination Centers.
  4. Candidates are advised not to bring the items which are not allowed the Examination Hall as no Safe Keeping Place.
  5. The Candidates for Women Candidates Are Advised to Not Wear Watch, Jewelry, Ring, Nose Pin, Chain, Necklace, Pendants, Badges etc. Because all Should be Check Out at the Examination Centers.

Also Check NEET Merit List


List of Barred Items
List of Barred Items in NEET 2020

Candidates are not allowed to bring the following list of items while coming to their allotted NEET Exam Centers.

  • Any stationary item such as bits of papers, textual material (written or printed), Pencil box/ Geometry, Plastic Pouch, Pen, Calculator, Scale, Pen Drive, Writing Pad, Eraser, Log Table, Calculator, Scanner/ Electronic Pen etc.
  • Any communication devices, for example, Bluetooth, Mobile Phone, Earphones, Pager, Microphone, Health Band etc.
  • Any Watch/Wrist Watch, Camera, Bracelet, etc.
  • Items such as Goggles, Wallet, Handbags, Cap, Belt etc.
  • Any ornaments such as Earrings, Ring, Nose-pin, Pendants, Chain/Necklace, Badge, Brooch etc.
  • Any food either opened or closed.
  • Any metallic item.
  • Any other items that can be used for hiding Bluetooth device, camera etc.

In case any candidate is found in possession of any of the barred items inside the center, it will be considered as use of unfair means and action will be taken against the candidate by the relevant provisions.


Exam Day Schedule
NEET 2020 Exam Day Schedule

Candidates have to reach the exam centers before 9.30 am as no candidate will be allowed to enter the exam center after the scheduled time. Further, the conducting authority has advised the candidates to reach their allotted exam centers two hours in advance so that they can avoid any unexpected delay. NEET will be of three hours duration to be held from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM.

Particulars Time
Entry in NEET Exam Hall 7:30 AM
Checking of NEET Admit Card by invigilator 7:30 to 9:45 AM
Distribution of Test Booklet 9:45 AM
Seal of the test booklet to be broken/opened by candidate to take out answer sheet 09:55 AM
Latest Entry in the Examination Hall 9:30 AM
Commencement of NEET 10:00 AM
After one hour 11:00 AM
After two hours 12:00 PM
After two and half an hour 12:30 PM
Closing the door 12:45 PM
Test concludes 01:00 PM

Also Check NEET Seat Intake


Exam Day Instructions
NEET 2020 Exam Day Instructions

Along with increasing exam preparation pace, candidates must also pay attention to important things like examination hall etiquettes. Immediately after downloading the NEET Admit Card, candidates must first cross-check the entries made. NEET will be held on May 3, 2020 at 155 exam cities in the country. Given below are important exam rules that every candidate, appearing for the exam, must know.

  • Must carry the admit card to the exam hall
  • Must reach the exam center much before the exam time; candidates won't be allowed to enter the exam hall after 9.30 am
  • Must carry "downloaded admit card and with proforma which is an attachment of Admit Card with Post Card Size Photograph duly affixed on it"
  • Must not carry anything to the exam hall except admit card and photographs
  • Must check the test booklet properly (ensure the page number as mentioned on the cover page)
  • Must not carry any of the barred items to the exam hall (details are given in the official notification)
  • Must sign and give finger impressions on the attendance sheet
  • Must ensure that they have signed twice on the attendance sheet
  • Must fill up the test booklet using a ballpoint pen
  • Must match the codes of the test booklet and answer sheet before starting
  • Must fill the answer sheet and mark the responses using blue/ black ball point pen
  • Must answer carefully as changing an answer is not allowed
  • Must do all rough work on Test Booklet, only
  • Candidates must preserve the Admit Cards till their admission in MBBS/BDS Course.

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*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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