NEET UG 2025 Exam Day Instructions

Pranav Mishra

Updated On: April 17, 2025 06:18 PM | NEET

NEET UG 2025 Exam Day Instructions are general guidelines that students must follow on the NEET exam day. It consists of guidelines regarding dress code, things to carry etc. 

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NEET UG 2025 exam day instructions are the guidelines set by the NTA authorities that students need to strictly follow on the day of the exam. NEET UG 2025 exam is all set to be held on May 4, 2024. All the test takers are required to carry the NEET Admit Card 2025 , a passport-size photograph and a valid ID proof (Aadhar/Pan/Voter) to the exam centre, as without these documents, they will not be allowed to take the test.

The NTA has also released a specific dress code for male and female examinees. Male examinees should not wear full-sleeve shirts/t-shirts, and their attire must not have pockets, zips, big buttons, layers, etc. On the other hand, women examinees must not wear embroidery, frills, or layering outfits, jewellery of any sort, etc. In this article, learn more about NEET exam instructions 2025, documents required for NEET exam hall, things to carry for NEET exam and more.

NEET Exam Day Schedule 2025

Below is the NEET exam day schedule 2025:

NEET Events

NEET Exam Day Timings

NEET 2025 Exam Timing

2 PM to 5 PM

NEET 2025 Exam Centre Entry Begins

11.00 AM

NEET 2025 Exam Centre Last Entry

1.30 PM

Sitting on the allotted Desk in the Exam Hall

1.15 PM

Important Instructions by Invigilators Announcement

1.15 PM to 1.30 PM

NEET 2025 Test Booklet Distribution

1.45 PM

NEET Test Booklet Writing Resumes

1.50 PM

Also Check: Do's and Don'ts for NEET 2025

General Instructions for NEET 2025 Exam Day

General NEET exam instructions 2025 have been released online on the official website by the NTA authorities. Students must obey the NEET exam instructions 2025 guidelines or their candidature will be cancelled by the exam authorities.

  • Students must reach the exam premises on time and complete general formalities. These formalities include biometric verification and security checks before the exam begins.

  • They must dress as per the gender specific dress code issued by the exam authorities.

  • Examinees must carry all the mandatory documents such as admit card, ID proof etc. Students must not carry any banned items in the NEET 2025 exam premises.

  • They must not engage in any type of malpractice, like cheating, sharing notes, etc. If found, then their paper will be cancelled, and strict actions will be taken against them.

  • Students must follow the instructions stated by the exam invigilator in the exam hall. Not being attentive to the invigilator's instructions in the exam hall may lead to cancellation of their paper even after the exams.

NEET 2025 Exam Day Instructions for Dress Code

The NEET UG registrations are over, and around 23 lakh students have registered for the exam. Here are the NTA NEET exam dress code instructions 2025 for them:

NEET Dress Code 2025 for Male Examinees

Along with the things to carry for the NEET exam, it is also very necessary to follow the NEET exam instructions 2025 for male examinees' attire. Male students can find the detailed dress code guidelines for the NEET exam mentioned below. Full-sleeved shirts or T-shirts are not allowed.

  • Male attire should not have zips, pockets, layers, big buttons, and so on.
  • Try to wear simple and plain shirts or pants on the exam day.
  • Male examinees must avoid wearing pyjamas and kurtas of any style.
  • Students must not layer their clothing.
  • Light slippers or sandals are not allowed.
  • Male footwear should be simple and not full covered. Shoes like boots, shoes or any concealing/covered footwear are not allowed.

NEET Dress Code 2025 for Female Examinees

There are some specific dress code instructions given by the NTA authorities for female candidates like no jewellery or no long fancy sleeves, etc. Female students can find the detailed dress code guidelines for the NEET 2025 exam given below.

  • Female examinees must keep their attire simple. Avoid frills, embroidery, and layered clothes.
  • Students can wear half-sleeved Kurtis/shirts.
  • Any kind of long and fancy sleeves of any design are not allowed for female examinees.
  • Female examinees must not wear any sort of metallic or non-metallic jewellery.
  • Female students must wear open slippers or open sandals. No closed shoes or sandals are allowed for the exam.
  • Any kind of fancy footwear is not allowed in the exam hall. Students must avoid stilettos, shoes, boots, heels etc.

Also Read: Dos and Don'ts for NEET 2025

What to Carry in the NEET Exam Hall?

There are some specific mandatory documents required for the NEET exam hall, such as the NEET admit card 2025, a valid ID proof, etc. Students can find the things to carry for the NEET exam mentioned below.

  1. NEET 2025 admit card with passport size photograph attached to it.

  2. Two passport-size photographs

  3. Valid ID proof for verification purposes, such as Aadhar card, PAN card, voter card, driving license, passport, etc.

  4. Category certificate (if applicable)

Also Check: NEET UG 2025 City Intimation Slip

NEET Exam Hall Instructions 2025

The NTA has released the NEET exam instructions 2025 online on the official webpage. Students must follow the instructions for the exam hall mentioned below.

  1. Students must enter the exam hall at most by 1 PM.

  2. Any late entries without prior notice will not be entertained by the exam authorities and will lead to disqualification.

  3. Nothing aside from the NEET admit card 2025 and photograph will be allowed in the exam hall.

  4. The student's thumb impression will be taken on the attendance sheet as proof of presence in the NEET exam.

  5. Students will be handed question booklets 15 minutes before the exam commences at the NEET 2025 exam centres .

  6. The invigilators will announce start time, half time and exam end time for students' convenience in the exam hall.

  7. Students will be asked to sign the NEET answer sheet at the beginning & end of the exam.

  8. The exam invigilators will provide students with a ballpoint pen in the exam hall.

  9. Students will be given only 5 minutes to unseal the booklets and check the total number of pages they have written in the exam.

  10. Students must cross-check that the same codes are written in the question and the answer booklet before submission.

  11. Students must fill in both sides of the OMR sheets before submitting them to the invigilator.

  12. It is mandatory for students must submit the OMR sheets to the invigilators before leaving the exam hall.

List Of Banned Items in NEET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has barred various items for the NEET 2025 exam as an approach to tackle unfair practices during the examination. Check out the list of banned items as specified in the NEET exam instructions:

Items prohibited in NEET 2023 exam

  • Students are not allowed to carry any stationery items such as erasers, sharpeners, pouches, pencils/pens, geometry/pencil box, calculators, writing pad, etc.

  • They must not have any sort of electronic devices such as Mobile devices, pen drives, scanners, electronic pens, Bluetooth, earphones, etc.

  • Students must not wear any kind of accessories like wallet, belt, goggles, handbags, cap, watch/wristwatch, camera, bracelet and so on.

  • Aspirants must not have any sort of Eatables with them, such as water bottles, open or packed food, etc.

  • The NEET exam centres will not take any responsibility for belongings getting lost or missing by any chance. They will be solely responsible in case anything is lost or goes missing at the NEET 2025 exam centre.

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NEET 2025 Rules and Regulations: Breach or Unfair Means Practices

Aspirants have to steer clear of any activity on NEET UG 2025 exam day in which they might gain an unfair advantage over others. The malpractices or unfair means practices are the following:

  • Carrying any prohibited or barred items at the NEET exam centres.

  • Forcefully entering or exiting the test centre and examination hall.

  • Impersonating someone else and appearing for the NEET 2025 examination as the candidate.

  • Affixing wrong or morphed photographs on the application form, Admit Card, or the proforma.

  • Carrying or preparing any text material usable for copying.

  • Manipulation/ fabrication of Admit Card, rank letter, self-declaration, or any other online documents.

  • Helping other aspirants directly or indirectly in indulging in malpractices during the examination.

  • Jotting down any questions/or answers, or rough work on other unofficial papers.

  • Erasing or tampering with any part of the information on the OMR sheets.

  • Attempting to take the answer sheet outside the examination centre.

  • Threatening the official authorities or any other candidate.

  • Smuggling out of answer sheets or question papers.

  • Providing false information on the NEET OMR sheet.

  • Hindering the smooth conduct of the examination.

  • Overwriting any information, like name, signature, roll number, test booklet number, and father’s or mother’s name on the OMR sheet.

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Therefore, this was all about the NEET UG exam day instructions 2025 that students must obey on the exam day. Students who do not follow these rules and guidelines will be disqualified and will face strict consequences. They are advised not to stress and stay calm on the exam day while also carrying mandatory documents with them to the exam centres.
For any queries regarding the NEET UG 2025 Exam Day Instructions log in to our CollegeDekho Q&A Zone or contact our toll-free helpline number 18005729877.

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FAQs

Why is it important to follow NEET dress code for exam day?

The National Testing Agency has set a strict dress code for NEET candidates to curtail unfair practices and prevent any aspirant from getting an additional advantage.

Which authority is responsible for setting the NEET 2025 exam day guidelines?

The NEET exam instructions are set by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam authorities have decided to conduct the NEET 2025 exam on May 4, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm.

What if I lose my NEET 2025 Hall Ticket on the exam day?

Students are solely responsible for the safe possession of their NEET 2024 Hall Ticket. In case a candidate loses or misplaces his/her admit card, it should be immediately reported to the NTA authorities.

How many photos are required for NEET 2025 on exam day?

Candidates are advised to keep at least 5-6 Passport-sized photographs with themselves on the day of NEET exam.

Are watches allowed as per the NEET exam instructions 2025?

As per the guidelines issued by NTA, Smartwatches/mechanical/digital watches are strictly prohibited inside the NEET exam hall.

Are calculators allowed inside NEET exam hall?

No, candidates are not allowed to carry calculators or any other devices/instruments inside the NEET exam hall.

What is the duration of NEET UG exam 2025?

NEET UG exam duration is 3 hours and 20 minutes. Earlier, candidates were allotted only 3 hours of time.

What to carry on NEET exam day?

On the day of the NEET 2024 exam, candidates must carry their admit cards, ID proof, passport-sized photograph and a PwD certificate (if applicable).

When to report at the NEET exam centre 2025?

All candidates should ideally report to the allotted exam centre at least an hour before the scheduled time to ensure smooth verification and entry.

Are formal shoes allowed on the NEET 2025 exam day?

No, candidates are allowed to wear only open-toed shoes/chappals/sandals as per the NEET 2025 dress code, and it will be gender specific. 

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