NEET 2021: Check out Do's and Don'ts for Exam Day

Written by Garima Published On 2021-09-06T16:16:51+05:30 | Updated On 6 Sept 2021 4:16 PM IST

NEET 2021: Check out Dos and Donts for Exam Day

The prestigious entrance test to MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses, NEET 2021, with now being a week away, the candidates are advised to go through a complete list of dos and don'ts to avoid last-minute surprises and confusion during the exam day.

NEET is the gateway to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS Courses across the country. It has been a qualifying entrance exam since 2020 for admission to the MBBS courses in AIIMS & JIPMER (although such Medical Institutions are governed under separate Statutes)

Through NEET, candidates will be granted admission to 83,075 MBBS, 26,949 BDS, 52,720 AYUSH, 525 BVSc and AH seats. The admission to 1,899 AIIMS and 249 JIPMER MBBS seats will be through NEET 2021.

The NEET 2021 will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021, in 13 languages. The exam conducting body has put out an extensive list of do's and don'ts for the exam day mandatorily to be followed by the candidates so as to avoid any confusion.

Candidates, who are set to appear for the examination are advised to check out the following set of instructions concerning the admit card, barred items, dress code, exam hall appearance and rules, reporting time as well as instructions for parents/ guardians and much more.

NEET 2021 ADMIT CARD

All candidates need to have their admit card with them at all times while appearing for the exam. The candidates are advised to read the instructions given in this article as well as on the Admit Card carefully and follow them scrupulously during the conduct of the examination.

1. The Admit Card is issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility conditions.

2. The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website and appear for the Examination at the given Centre on Date and timing as indicated in their Admit Card.

3. No candidate will be allowed to appear at the Examination Centre, on the Date and Timing other than that allotted to him/her in his / her Admit Card.

4. In case a candidate is unable to download his/ her Admit Cards from the website, he or she may approach the Help Line between 10:00 am to 05.00 pm or write an email to NTA at neet@nta.ac.in.

5. In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signatures shown in the Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the Help Line between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. In such cases, candidates would appear in the Examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later.

Note:

a. The candidate may note that Admit Card will not be sent by post.

b. In no case, the duplicate Admit Card for NEET (UG)-2021 would be issued at the Examination Centres.

c. The candidate must not mutilate the Admit Card or change any entry made therein.

d. Candidates are advised to preserve their Admit Card in good condition for future reference.

e. No Admit Card shall be issued to the candidates whose Applications are found to be incomplete for any reasons (including indistinct/ doubtful photographs/unsigned Applications) or who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria for the examination.

f. Issue of Admit Card, however, shall not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility which shall be further scrutinized at subsequent stages of the admission process.

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BARRED ITEMS AND DRESS CODE While appearing for NEET 2021

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.

a) 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.

b) Any communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band, etc.

c) Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap, etc.

d) Any Watch/Wristwatch, Bracelet, Camera, etc

e) Any ornaments/metallic items

f) Any food items opened or packed, water bottle, etc.

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

[Note: Any applicable order of Hon'ble Supreme Court/High Courts will be followed in this regard].

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 atleast 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 actually carrying a suspected device within such item of faith, he/ she may be asked not to take it into the examination hall.

In case any candidate is found in possession of any of the barred items inside the Centre, it will be considered as an Unfair Means case and action will be taken against the candidate in accordance with the relevant provisions.

Dress Code

1. The candidates are instructed to follow the following dress code while appearing for NEET (UG) - 2021:

a. Light clothes with 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.

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

c. 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.

Note: The NTA believes in the sanctity and fairness of conducting the examination, however, it also believes in the sensitivity involved in frisking (girl) candidates and will issue comprehensive instructions accordingly to the staff and other officials at the Examination Centres. The frisking of the female candidates will be done inside a closed enclosure by a female staff only.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EXAMINATION HALL BY NEET 2021 CANDIDATES

1. The Examination Centre will be opened two (02) hours before the commencement of the test. No candidate shall be allowed to enter the Examination Centre after 1:30 p.m. 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.

Date of Examination 12 September 2021 (Sunday)

Timing and Duration of Examination 02.00 pm to 05.00 pm (3 hours)

• Last Entry to the Examination Centre 01.30 pm

• Sitting on the seat in the Examination Hall/Room 01.15 pm onwards

• Announcement of Important Instructions and Checking of Admit Cards by the Invigilator 01.30 pm to 01.45 pm

• Distribution of Test Booklet by the Invigilator 01.45 pm

• Writing of particulars on the Test Booklet by the Candidate 01.50 pm

• Test Commences 02.00 pm

• Test Concludes 05.00 pm

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 Admit Card of the candidates to ascertain the identity of each candidate. The Invigilators will also put their own signature in the place provided in the Answer Sheet and on the Attendance Sheet.

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

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

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

• One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the attendance sheet at Centre during NEET (UG) - 2021 Examination.

• One Post Card Size (4"X6") color photograph with white background should be pasted on the Proforma downloaded with the Admit Card. The proforma with Post Card size photograph shall be handed over to the Invigilator in the Examination Hall.

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

• PwBD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming the relaxation under PwBD category.

• Scribe (Letter of Undertaking of using own scribe), if applicable.

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 with the candidates inside the Centre premises will attract the penalties of unfair practices.

8. Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the barred items to the venue of the examination as arrangement 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 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/sandwich 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 at 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 examination and the second time while handing over the Answer Sheet to the Invigilator. The candidates are also required to put their lefthand thumb Impressions 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 test for any reason, 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.

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UNFAIR MEANS, PRACTICES, AND BREACH OF EXAMINATION RULES FOR NEET 2021

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:

a) 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.

b) Using someone to write examination (impersonation) or preparing material for copying;

c) Breaching examination rules or any direction issued by NTA in connection with the conduct of the NEET (UG) - 2021 examination from time to time.

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

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

f) Tearing of Answer Sheet, any page of the test booklet, etc.

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

h) Taking away the answer sheet out of the examination hall/room.

i) Smuggling out of Question Paper or its part or smuggling out answer sheet or part thereof.

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

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

l) Manipulation and fabrication of online documents viz. admit card, rank letter, selfdeclaration, etc.

m) Forceful entry/exit in/from Examination Centre/Hall.

n) Use or attempted use of any electronic device after entering the Examination Centre;

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

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

q) 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.

r) Making fake claims by manipulating the responses in the OMR sheet uploaded on the website for the challenge before or after the declaration of the result.

s) Creating obstacles in smooth and fair conduct of the examination.

t) Any other malpractices declared as Unfairmeans by the NTA.

Punishment for using Unfairmeans practices

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 for 3 years in the future and shall also be liable for criminal action and /or any other action as deemed fit.

Cancellation of Result

a) The result of NEET(UG)-2021 of the candidates who indulge in Unfairmeans Practices will be cancelled and will not be declared.

b) 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).

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF NEET 2021 CANDIDATES

1. It is expected that parents/guardians will guide their wards appropriately on the following issues before leaving home for appearing in the NEET (UG) – 2021.

The candidate will not be allowed to enter the Examination Centre after 1:30 p.m. Therefore, the candidate shall leave home well in advance taking into consideration various factors such as traffic, location of the Centre and weather conditions, etc.

The candidate will follow all the instructions and maintain discipline in the examination/ Examination Hall.

The candidate will not breach any examination rule.

The candidate will not use or promote any Unfairmeans activity during the examination.

In case, the candidate finds another candidate using Unfairmeans in the examination, the same will be immediately informed to the Invigilators on duty.

The candidate will bring only the following at the Examination Centre:

● Admit Card along with passport size photograph affixed on it;

● One passport-size photograph to be affixed on Attendance Sheet.

● Valid Original Identity proof, PwBD certificate, if applicable.

● One Post Card Size (4"X6") color photograph with white background should be pasted on the Proforma downloaded with the Admit Card and should be handed over to Invigilator at Centre. Note: Candidate who does not bring the downloaded proforma with postcard size (4"X6") photograph pasted and one passport size photograph will not be allowed to sit in the examination and shall lead to his/her disqualification.

The candidate will not bring any barred items at the Centre.

The candidate will cooperate with the staff at Examination Centre during Frisking.

The candidates will report at the allotted Examination Centre well in advance to make themselves available for compulsory physical frisking.

The candidate will follow the dress code for appearing in NEET (UG) - 2021 Examination. If candidates are wearing a customary dress, they need to report at the allotted Examination centre latest by 12:30 pm on the day of examination.

The candidate will regularly visit the website (https://neet.nta.nic.in//) and also check registered email/SMS for any update regarding the Examination.

2. In case, your ward is found breaching any of the above, the candidate (your ward) will not be permitted to enter in the Examination Centre and will not be allowed to appear in the examination.

3. If your ward indulges in any unwanted activities, he/she shall be debarred from taking this examination as per rules and shall also be liable for criminal action and/or any other action deemed fit by the NTA.

4. Ensure that your ward reaches the Examination Centre on or before 01:30 pm on the day of examination. For the same, your ward should leave the home well in advance considering traffic, location of the centre and weather conditions, etc. It would be appropriate to visit the Centre a day before the examination to confirm the location, distance, etc. to avoid any problem of reaching late at the centre and then not being allowed to appear in the examination.

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Garima

Garima joined Medical Dialogues in the year 2017 and is currently working as a Senior Editor. She looks after all the Healthcare news pertaining to Medico-legal cases, NMC/DCI decisions, Medical Education issues, government policies as well as all the news and updates concerning Medical and Dental Colleges in India. She is a graduate from Delhi University and pursuing MA in Journalism and Mass Communication. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in Contact no. 011-43720751