NEET 2025: Know All Do's and Don'ts for exam day

As per the NEET UG 2025 information bulletin, the following are the points for the candidates that need to note including barred items, dress code and exam hall instructions.

BARRED ITEMS

1 The candidates will be subjected to extensive and compulsory frisking before entering the Examination Centre with the help of highly sensitive metal detectors. The candidates are not allowed to carry the following items inside the Examination Centre under any circumstances-

i Any item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner, etc.

2 Any communication device like a Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, a Microphone, a Pager, a Health Band, etc.

3 Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap, etc.

4 Any Watch/Wristwatch, Bracelet, Camera, etc.

5 Any ornaments/metallic items.

6 Any food items opened or packed, water bottle, etc.

7 Any other item which could be used for unfair means, by hiding communication devices like a microchip, camera, Bluetooth device, etc.

2 No arrangement will be made at the Centres for keeping any articles/items belonging to the candidates.

3 The candidates wearing articles or objects of faith (customary/ cultural/ religious) should report at the examination centre at least two hours before the last reporting time so that there is enough time for proper frisking without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the examination. If, upon screening, it is discovered that any candidate is carrying a suspected device within such an item of faith, he/ she may be asked not to take it into the examination hall.

DRESS CODE

1 The candidates are instructed to follow the following dress code while appearing for NEET (UG) - 2025-

i Heavy clothes and/or long sleeves are not permitted. However, in case candidates come in cultural/ customary dress at the Examination Centre, they should report at least an hour before the last reporting time, i.e. 12.30 pm, so that there is enough time for proper frisking without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the examination.

ii Slippers, sandals with low heels are permitted. Shoes are not permitted.

iii In case of any deviation required due to unavoidable (medical, etc.) circumstances, specific approval of NTA must be taken before the Admit Cards are issued.

2 It is desired that the candidates follow instructions issued by the NTA strictly. This will help NTA in the fair conduct of the examination.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EXAMINATION HALL

1 The Examination Centre will be opened three (03) hours before the commencement of the test. No candidate shall be allowed to enter the Examination Centre after 1:30 pm. Therefore, candidates must ensure that they leave home well in advance, considering all facts like traffic, location of the Centre, weather conditions, etc. Candidates are expected to take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall.

2 The candidate must show, on demand, the Admit Card for admission in the Examination Hall. A candidate who does not possess a valid Admit Card shall not be allowed to enter the Examination Hall by the Centre Superintendent.

3 A seat with a roll number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates must find out and occupy their allotted seats. If a candidate is found appearing in the Examination from a seat or room other than the allotted one, the candidature shall be cancelled.

4 During the examination time, the Invigilator will check the Admit Card of the candidates to ascertain the identity of each candidate. The Invigilators will also put their signature in the place provided in the Answer Sheet and on the Attendance Sheet.

5 A candidate who comes after 01:30 pm shall not be permitted to enter the Examination Centre under any circumstances.

6 Candidates must bring only the following documents on the day of the examination to the test centre. Candidates who will not bring these will not be allowed to sit in the examination-

i A printed copy of the Admit Card downloaded from the NTA website with a passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the Application form pasted on it).

ii One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the Attendance Sheet at the Centre during NEET (UG) - 2025 Examination.

iii One Post Card Size (4”X6”) colour photograph with white background should be pasted on the Proforma downloaded with the Admit Card.

iv Any one of the authorised photo IDs (must be original and valid and like PAN card/Driving License/Voter ID/Passport/Aadhaar Card /Ration Card/ Class 12 Admit Card with Photograph /any other valid photo ID issued by the Government.

v Certificate of physical limitation to write and/or PwBD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming the relaxation under PwBD category.

7 Candidates are not allowed to bring any barred item or any item which could be used for Unfair practices. Possession of any such article by the candidates inside the Centre premises will attract the penalties of unfair practices as per the Public Examinations.

8 Candidates are advised in their interest not to bring any of the barred items to the venue of the examination, as arrangements for safekeeping will not be made and candidates found in possession of these items will not be allowed to enter the Examination Centre.

9 No candidate will leave his/her seat or the Examination Room/Hall until the Test concludes as per the schedule. Candidates should not leave the Room/Hall without handing over their OMR Sheets to the invigilator on duty.

10 Smoking in the examination centre and nearby is strictly prohibited.

11 Water Bottles, Tea, coffee, cold drinks or snacks, etc., are not allowed to be taken by the candidates into the examination centre. Candidates suffering from diabetes are allowed to carry into the examination hall the eatables (with prior intimation) like sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) and transparent water bottles. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolate/ candy/sandwiches, etc.

12 The Test will start exactly at the time mentioned in the Admit Card and an announcement to this effect will be made by the Invigilator.

13 Before the start of the Examination, important instructions will be communicated to the candidates by the Invigilator for strict compliance by the candidates.

14 A signal will be given at the beginning of the examination and half-time. A signal will also be given before the closing time when the candidate must stop marking the responses.

15 The candidate must sign twice on the Attendance Sheet at the specified place, the first time immediately after the commencement of the examination and the second time while handing over the Answer Sheet to the Invigilator. The candidates are also required to put their Thumb impression in the space provided on the Attendance Sheet.

16 The candidate will check and ensure that the Test Booklet contains as many pages as are written on the top of the cover page.

17 For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of the test for any reason, a re-test shall not be held by the NTA under any circumstances.

18 The candidates, suffering from Diabetes, may be taken care of at the Centre as per the instructions issued by NTA.

UNFAIR MEANS PRACTICES AND BREACH OF EXAMINATION RULES

Unfair means practice is an activity that allows a candidate to gain an unfair advantage over other candidates. It includes, but is not limited to, the following points-

1 Being in possession of any item or article which has been prohibited or can be used for unfair practices, including any stationery item, communication device, accessories, eatables, ornaments, or any other material or information relevant or not relevant to the examination in the paper concerned.

2 Using someone to write the examination (impersonation) or preparing material for copying.

3 Breaching examination rules or any direction issued by NTA in connection with the conduct of the NEET (UG) - 2025 examination from time to time.

4 Assisting other candidates to engage in malpractices, giving or receiving assistance directly or indirectly of any kind or attempting to do so;

5 Writing questions or answers on any material other than the answer sheet given by the Centre Superintendent for writing answers.

6 Tearing/Defacing of filled OMR Sheet, any page of the test booklet, etc.

7 Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person, other than the Examination Staff, during the examination time in the Examination Centre.

8 Taking away the answer sheet (Original OMR/Office Copy of OMR) out of the examination hall/room.

9 Smuggling out of the Question Paper or its part, or smuggling out the answer sheet or part thereof.

10 Threatening any of the officials connected with the conduct of the examination or threatening any of the candidates.

11 Using or attempting to use any other undesirable method or means in connection with the examination.

12 Manipulation and fabrication of online documents viz. admit card, rank letter, self-declaration, etc.

13 Forceful entry/exit in/from Examination Centre/Hall.

14 Use or attempted use of any electronic device after entering the Examination Centre.

15 Affixing/uploading of wrong/morphed photographs on the application form/admit card/proforma.

16 Erasing or obliterating any information printed on the OMR Answer Sheet.

17 Providing incorrect information and/or overwriting of the Roll No./ Test Booklet No. / own Name of the Candidate / Father’s Name / Mother’s Name / own Signature, on the OMR Answer Sheet.

18 Making fake claims by manipulating the responses in the OMR sheet, one tampering with it in any way whatsoever, uploaded on the website for the challenge before or after the declaration of the result.

19 Creating obstacles to the smooth and fair conduct of the examination.

20 Any other malpractices declared as Unfair Means by the NTA.

21 Any other unfair means practice covered under Clause 3 of Chapter II under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.

PUNISHMENT FOR USING UNFAIR MEANS

During the course of, before, or after the examination, if a candidate indulges in any of the above or similar practices, he/she shall be deemed to have used unfair practices and booked under Unfair Means (U.F.M.) case. The candidate would be debarred upto 3 years from NTA examination in future and shall also be liable for criminal action and /or any other action as declared in the Public Examinations Act, 2024.

Along with this, the result of NEET(UG)-2025 of the candidates who indulge in Unfair Means Practices will be cancelled and will not be declared. Similarly, the result of those candidates who appear from the Centre other than the one allotted to them, write on the Test booklet/OMR Sheet of other candidates or allow other candidates to write on their Test Booklet/OMR Sheet will be cancelled (and will not be declared).