NEET UG 2023 exam today: No shoes, big buttons; check dress code here

NEET UG 2023: In order to avoid an unfortunate situation, medical aspirants should follow the instructions and guidelines issued by the NTA for a hassle-free examination.

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If a candidate forgets to carry the NEET UG 2023 admit card, his/her entry will then be prohibited. (Express photo)

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NEET UG 2023: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2023 is set to be conducted on Sunday, May 7. The admit card for the same is released at the official website – neet.nta.nic.in. If a candidate forgets to carry the same, his/her entry will then be prohibited.

Candidates should note that there is a certain dress code and rules to be followed while appearing for the NEET UG 2023. Not adhering to the same may even result in their candidature getting cancelled. No entry will be allowed after 1:30 pm. The duration of NEET UG 2018 will be three hours 20 minutes from 2 pm to 5:20 pm.

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Many aspirants either do not read the rule carefully. Due to this, they are banned from appearing for the NEET. In order to avoid such a situation, medical aspirants should follow the instructions and guidelines issued by the NTA.

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Frisking: The candidates should note that compulsory frisking will be carried out before entering the examination with the help of highly sensitive metal detectors. They should, therefore, carry or wear no objectionable material/cloth which might get them into trouble.

Dress code: Candidates should wear light clothes with half sleeves. The attire should not have big buttons, brooch/badge, flower etc.

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Customary dress: In case someone is wearing a customary dress (like a burqa or turban), he/she needs to report at least an hour before the last reporting time, that is, 1.30 pm so that they could be frisked properly.

Banned items: Items like wallet, goggles, handbags, belt, cap, watch/wristwatch, bracelet, camera or metallic item are not allowed.

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No jewellery allowed: No candidate should be wearing ornaments like a ring, earrings, nose-pin, chain/necklace, pendants, badge and brooch etc

No shoes allowed: Candidates cannot wear shoes inside the examination hall. Only slippers and sandals with low heels (for girls) are not allowed.

Items banned inside the examination hall

Items allowed: The only items which the candidates are allowed to carry inside the examination hall is the admit card with a passport size photograph affixed to it. One passport-sized photograph will also be required to be affixed to the attendance sheet.

Items not allowed: Stationery items 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 are strictly not allowed inside the hall. Candidates should also not carry any communication device like mobile phone, Bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, health band etc. Eatable items, opened or packed, water bottles etc are also not allowed.