NEET 2022 Dress Code: Know what to wear, important instructions
The NEET 2022 dress code guides the aspirants about their clothing, footwear, and other items that can and cannot be worn on exam day. The dress code must be strictly followed by both male and female aspirants to minimize malpractices and cheating.
NEET 2022 Dress Code: Candidates appearing for the NEET-UG 2022 examination are supposed to follow a dress code laid down by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The dress code must be strictly followed by both male and female aspirants to minimize malpractices and cheating. The NEET 2022 dress code guides the aspirants about their clothing, footwear, and other items that can and cannot be worn on exam day. The two major items, added by the NTA after COVID-19, that must be worn are gloves and masks.
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The candidates who will not follow the dress code will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. The instructions will also be mentioned on the admit card. The admit card is likely to release today i.e., 11th July, and the exam is scheduled for 17th July. Candidates can also check the guidelines on the official website of NEET or scroll down below for the same. All aspirants are advised to follow these guidelines to prevent unnecessary hassle.
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NEET 2022 Dress Code
The guidelines below are given in points for candidates. All of the dress code guidelines must be followed strictly to avoid any tension at the examination centre.
Common for all candidates-
- As discussed above, candidates must wear gloves and masks to avoid the further spread of COVID-19.
Dress code for male candidates
- Male candidates must not wear full sleeves shirt/ t-shirt. They are only allowed to wear half sleeves shirt and t-shit.
- Clothes should be light i.e., pocket, elaborate embroidery, zip pocket, and big buttons are not allowed.
- For the bottom, trousers or simple pants can be worn. Kurta pajama must be avoided.
- Aspirants must wear sandals or chappals with thin soles as shoes are strictly prohibited.
Dress code for female candidates
- Clothes with elaborate embroidery, brooches, buttons, or flowers must not be worn by the female candidates.
- Full-arm length clothes are not allowed for females, they must wear half sleeve clothes as per NEET 2022 dress code.
- Fashionable jeans and jeans with big pockets are strictly prohibited.
- Leggings and palazzos are also not allowed for the female candidates.
- They are also supposed to wear chappals and thin sole footwear. Do not wear heels or shoes with a thick sole.
- They must also avoid wearing any kind of jewelry such as rings, pendents, earrings, nose pin, etc. If any metal is found on the person, it may cause unnecessary hassle.
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NEET 2022 Dress Code- Customary Dress
It is permissible for candidates following a certain religion to appear for NEET 2022 in their customary dress. Sikh candidates are permitted to carry their traditional kangha, Kara, and Kirpan with them according to an order of the Delhi High Court. Female candidates can also wear burkha. The authorities will consider these items to be part of the customary dress.
As part of the NEET application form 2022, candidates will be asked if they wish to wear the customary dress that contradicts the dress code for NEET 2022. It is necessary for them to indicate here that they wish to wear a customary dress. Nevertheless, it is imperative that candidates report at least an hour before the reported reporting time in order to aid in the smooth conduct of the security checks by the exam conducting authority. To avoid allegations of 'unfair means' or misconduct, candidates should follow the NEET dress code carefully.
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