NEET 2024 will be conducted on May 5. NTA had specified the dress code for NEET 2024 and also released a list of items barred inside the examination hall. Unless a candidate adheres to the NEET 2024 dress code, he or she will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.
NEET 2024 Dress Code
NEET dress code for 2024 has been announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with the NEET 2024 notification and information bulletin. NEET 2024 will be conducted on May 5. The dress code for NEET 2024 and instructions must be followed by candidates on the day of the exam, failing which, they may be deterred from appearing in the exam. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a list of prohibited objects in the examination hall, as well as a NEET 2024 dress code. Candidates who will be appearing for the entrance test must abide by the dress code. Non-compliance with the NEET 2024 dress code will result in disqualification and the candidate's inability to take the test. Along with the dress code, this article of Shiksha also provides the list of objects which are prohibited inside the NEET 2024 exam centre.
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NTA has prescribed the NEET 2024 dress code under three heads.
NEET Dress Code 2024 for Male Candidates:
For male candidates appearing for NEET 2024, NTA has stated the following guidelines regarding dress code:
- According to the dress code of NEET for male aspirants, long or full-sleeve shirts/t-shirts are not allowed
- Clothes should be simple and should not have zips, pockets, huge buttons, etc.
- Male aspirants can wear simple trousers/pants without pockets
- Layers of clothing and kurta pyjamas should also be avoided
- Shoes, boots, or any covered footwear was not allowed. Candidates are advised to wear slippers or open-toed sandals
NEET Dress Code 2024 for Female Candidates:
Female candidates had to follow the following guidelines regarding NEET 2024 dress code on the exam day:
Q: What is the total number of NEET 2024 exam centres?
The exact numbers of NEET 2024 exam centres was 4,750, for the original exam date of May 5, 2024. The NEET 2024 re-exam was conducted in seven exam centres located in five states across India. It is expected that the total number of the NEET exam centres in 2024 will be above 5,000. Last year, the total number of exam cities was 4,097. The number of exam cities in India has also increased this year.
Q: What is the date of NEET 2024?
NTA announced the NEET 2024 exam date on September 19, 2023. NEET 2024 exam was conducted on May 5. The result of NEET 2024 was declared on June 4, 2024. After the result declaration, several irregularities and anomalies were found in the result and the scoring system. Hence, NTA is reconducting NEET 2024 on June 23, 2024, for 1,563 candidates who were awarded grace marks. The result will be declared on June 30, 2024. The NEET 2024 counselling process for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats is likely to be conducted from July 6, 2024 onwards.
The NEET 2024 application process was conducted from February 9, 2024, to March 16, 2024. The last date of application was extended from March 9, by a week. The application and correction windows were reopened in April. While the NEET exam dates were scheduled in September and July a couple of years ago owing to the pandemic situation, it took a toll on the medical admission schedule. To bridge this gap, NTA conducted NEET in May last year. The trend is being continued for NEET 2024 as well.
Q: When was NEET 2024 conducted?
NEET 2024 was conducted on May 5, 2024, from 2 PM to 5.20 PM (IST). NTA conducted the exam in 571 cities across India and abroad. Around 20 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. The difficulty level of the exam was moderate to tough. NEET is a paper-pencil based test (PBT) consisting of a total of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Out of this, candidates had to attempt 180 questions. The total marks of the exam is 720.
- Similar to the dress code of NEET for male candidates, female candidates were also advised to wore half sleeve t-shirts/shirts/kurta
- Long sleeves and fancy sleeves clothing is not permitted
- Clothing should be simple and should not have elaborate embroidery, buttons, frills, etc.
- Metallic/non-metallic jewellery is not permitted
- Slippers, sandals or low heels are allowed but closed shoes are not allowed
- Candidates are advised to wear open sandals or slippers
NEET Dress Code 2024 Exceptions
Candidates who will not be able to follow the dress code for NEET 2024 due to religious beliefs have to mention the same while filling the application form for NEET 2024. Such candidates had to select the 'Customary Dress' option while filling the NEET application form 2024. Those opting to wear the customary dress have to report at least an hour early for proper frisking and security procedures. In such cases, candidates need to reach the exam centre by 12.30 pm so that there is sufficient time for proper security checks without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the exam.
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NEET 2024 Dress Code: COVID-19 Guidelines
Keeping in mind the safety of candidates on the exam day, the NEET dress code has undergone a few changes in the past couple of years and it is expected that the same will be followed for NEET 2024 as well. The dress code for the NEET 2024 exam day during COVID times are listed below:
- All candidates must wear a mask which is covering their nose and mouth.
- They must carry a transparent water bottle with them, water dispenser facility has been discontinued as a preventive measure.
- Candidates must carry a 50 ml bottle of hand sanitiser with them on the exam day.
- Candidates may be allowed to wear gloves while at the exam centre.
- Candidates have to carry the filled-up and signed Self Declaration (Undertaking) as a mandatory document along with the NEET 2024 admit card and valid photo identity proof.
Items prohibited inside the NEET 2024 examination hall
Along with the NEET dress code 2024, NTA has listed the names of the things that a candidate is not supposed to carry on the day of the examination. If found in possession of any of the below-mentioned items, the candidate will not be allowed to complete the NEET 2024 examination and will have to leave the examination hall.
Q: What is the timing of the NEET examination?
The duration of NEET exam is three hours and 20 minutes. The exam will commence at 2 PM and conclude at 5.20 PM as per the Indian Standard Time (IST). The timing for the international centres varied as per the local timings. NEET is a continuous test with no breaks allowed in between. Candidates needed to report to the exam centre at least one hour prior to the exam timing. Moreover, candidates were not be allowed to leave the exam hall before the stipulated duration as well.
Q: Will NEET 2024 be delayed?
NEET 2024 was conducted on May 5, 2024. NTA announced the exam date on September 19, approximately eight months in advance. NTA has decided the exam date after much deliberation and assessing situations such as Board exam schedule, other exams, etc. Over the past few years, NEET exam date was delayed owing to the pandemic situation, which affected the overall academic calendar. To bring back normalcy, NTA conducted NEET UG 2024 in May, similar to the pre-pandemic era after much brainstorming and assessing other entrance exam dates. Howrver, NEET 2024 will be reconducted on June 23, 2024, for 1,563 candidates who were given grace marks. The Supreme Court of India has asked NTA not to delay the admission process. Hence, NTA will release the result of the retest on June 30, 2024, and the counselling process will begin in July 2024.
Q: What is the schedule for NEET exam 2025?
NEET or the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test involves various stages or events. The dates for each event are announced by the exam conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA), in advance. The following table brings the sequence-wise upcoming events and the dates (official and tentative) of NEET.
Events | Dates |
|---|---|
NEET 2025 exam date announcement | Second week of November 2024 |
NEET 2025 application form release | First week of March 2025 |
NEET 2025 application form last date | Fourth week of March 2025 |
NEET 2025 application correction window | First week of April 2025 |
NEET 2025 city intimation slip | Fourth week of April 2025 |
NEET 2025 admit card | First week of May 2025 |
NEET 2025 exam | First week of May 2025 |
NEET 2025 provisional answer key release and objection submission | Fourth week of May 2025 |
NEET 2025 result and final answer key | Second week of June 2025 |
Q: How much time will I get to solve each section of NEET 2025?
Candidates will get 3 hours and 20 minutes to solve the entire question paper of NEET. They can divide the time between the NEET subjects or sections as per their convenience. There is no sectional time limit in the NEET exam pattern. According to the experts, candidates should keep around one hour for each subject and 20 minutes for revision. Candidates must prepare a fool proof time management strategy while taking mock tests. They must follow different approaches and then finalise on the most convenient one.
Q: What is the total number of NEET 2024 exam cities?
The total number of exam cities for NEET 2024 was 568. The number of exam cities increased from last year, which was 499, including 14 international cities. This year, the total number of NEET exam cities in India is 554, wherein 69 new cities have been added in India. The states which has seen high increase in the exam cities are Haryana, Gujarat, Bihar, among others. The number of NEET exam cities outside India has remained 14.
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List of banned items at NEET 2024 exam centre:
The following items are not allowed to be carried to the NEET 2024 exam centre
- Any test-based material (written/printed)
- Pencil box/pouches/geometry box
- Electronic or communication devices such as mobile phones, smartwatches, cameras, Bluetooth, fitness bands, earphones, pager, microchips, etc.
- Calculator, electronic pens, scanners, etc.
- Stationery items such as pens, scales, erasers, etc.
- Accessories such as bags, belts, caps, goggles, wallets, etc.
- Any ornaments such as earrings, nose pins, necklaces with pendants, bracelets or bangles, watches, etc.
- Eatables (packed or home-cooked unless a candidate has a certain health condition)
Candidates must note that the NEET exam centres will not have any designated space for storing the barred items. Hence, candidates should either hand over these items to their parents or guardians or should not carry those to avoid any hassle.
The NEET entrance test, which is conducted for admissions to the first year of MBBS/BDS and other undergraduate medical courses, has resulted in the dissolution of the other medical entrance examinations. This has made NEET the most important and popular medical entrance exam in India.
NEET Dress Code 2024: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Will candidates with tattoos be allowed to appear for the exam?
A. Candidates with elaborate tattoos will not be allowed to appear for the examination. However, those having small tattoos or tattoos in unexposed parts of their body will be allowed to take the test. Although there is no specific instruction regarding tattoos given in the NEET 2024 dress code, tattoos may be considered unacceptable by the exam centre officials.
Q. Can I wear floral printed clothes on NEET 2024 exam day?
A: According to the NEET 2024 dress code, candidates are advised to wear plain clothes in light colour only and large prints are not allowed. Hence, floral or any kind of printed fabric will not be allowed to appear for the NEET 2024 exam.
Q. Can I wear full-sleeved kurta on the exam day?
A. Full-sleeved clothes are not allowed on the exam day. According to NEET dress code 2024, candidates must wear clothes that have short sleeves. Wearing long sleeve clothes may be deemed as following unfair means. Hence, candidates should wear half sleeve shirts or t-shirts only.
Q. Can I wear a normal wristwatch on NEET 2024 exam day?
A. NEET 2024 dress code strictly prohibits candidates from wearing any kind of watch/ornaments at the exam centre. In case a test-taker visits the NEET exam centre wearing a wristwatch, he/she will have to take it off and deposit to the centre authorities or to their parents/guardians accompanying the candidate to the exam centre.
Q. Can I wear formal shoes on the NEET 2024 exam day?
A. No, only open-toed shoes/sandals/chappals are allowed in the NEET dress code 2024. Candidates are also barred from wearing high heels or thick sole closed shoes. Moreover, wearing socks is also not allowed while going for the NEET 2024 exam.
Q. Is it mandatory to choose the customary NEET 2024 dress code option in the application form if I wear my religious attire.
A. Candidates wearing a customary dress have to choose the respective option while filling the application form for NEET 2024. Unless they choose this check box, they will face difficulty in convincing the exam centre officials to allow them entry to the centre.
Q. What will happen if I don't follow the NEET dress code 2024?
A. Candidates found violating the dress code of NEET 2024 will not be allowed to appear for the examination. Hence, it is advised that candidates check the NEET 2024 dress code released by NTA properly and adhere by the guidelines.
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