NEET UG 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: NTA Instructions, What to Carry, Rules and Regulations, Dress Code etc.

There are some specific NEET UG 2025 exam day guidelines that candidates must follow to ensure a smooth exam experience. Staying focused and avoiding distractions is important, as keeping a clear head will help candidates make accurate decisions and answer efficiently. By following these guidelines candidates can create an environment that supports their best performance on exam day.

This article offers a comprehensive and detailed guide on what candidates need to know and follow on the day of the NEET UG 2025 exam, including essential items to bring, rules to follow and other important instructions.

Things to Carry

Applicants must bring the following documents to the NEET UG 2025 exam center:

1. Admit Card

• The admit card is an essential document.
• It should be downloaded from the official NTA website and include a passport-size photograph pasted in the designated space.

2. Passport-size Photograph

• Carry a minimum of one or two extra photographs for the attendance list.
• Ensure that it is the same photograph they attach on the NEET UG form.

3. ID Proof

• Original ID proof like Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID and Driving License.

4. Proforma

• NTA may give a proforma with the admit card; please fill it up and affix a photograph on it.

5. Transparent Ballpoint Pen

• This would be needed to fill in the OMR sheet.

Rules and Regulations

To guarantee an error-free and safe process for examinations, the NTA has established a number of regulations:

1. Reporting Time

• It is advisable to be present at the exam center two hours before the actual reporting time so that it takes time for security verification and document verification.

2. Biometric Verification

• Biometric verification and frisking would be done at entry gates.
• Ensure hands are clean and free of any markings to facilitate the process.

3. Prohibited Items

• Strictly avoid carrying electronic gadgets like mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators or Bluetooth devices.
• Do not bring wallets, handbags or any other personal items such as books or notebooks.

4. Restricted Activities

• Talking or whispering inside the examination hall is prohibited.
• Any candidate found indulging in malpractice or unfair means will be disqualified.

Dress Code

NTA has specified a dress code to ensure transparency and avoid malpractices during the examination:

1. General Guidelines

• Wear light-colored, simple clothes with no large buttons, brooches or badges.
• Avoid wearing clothes with intricate designs, metal elements or pockets.

2. Male Candidates

• Wear plain T-shirts or shirts and trousers or simple pants.
• Avoid wearing closed shoes instead, opt for slippers or sandals with open toes.

3. Female Candidates

• Prefer salwar suits or sarees without heavy embroidery or embellishments.
• Avoid wearing high heels, shoes or clothing with metallic accessories.

4. Religious and Cultural Attire

• Those candidates who want to wear religious or customary attire should report to the center much in advance so that they can be frisked properly.

NTA Instructions and Guidelines

Here are NTA instructions and guidelines.

1. Entry into Exam Centre: The entry will not be allowed after the gate closure time as mentioned on the admit card.
2. Seating Arrangement

• The seating plan will be followed as mentioned by the invigilators.
• Be seated at an allotted place so that discrepancies are ruled out.

3. Handling of OMR Sheet

• Handle the OMR sheet with utmost care
• Use black or blue ball point pen to darken the circle only and don’t overwrite anything.

4. Signatures: Put your signatures wherever required on the attendance sheet, attach your photographs, wherever necessary.

5. Question Paper Distribution: Do not open the seal of the exam booklet till the invigilator opens it.

6. Submission of Answer Sheet

• Hand over the OMR sheet to the invigilator before leaving the hall.
• Keep the exam booklet as instructed.

Instructions to be followed in the Examination Hall

Below we have mentioned the instructions to be followed in the examination hall. Lets have a look.

Activity	Time
Date of Examination	04 May 2025
Timing and Duration of Examination	02:00 pm to 05:20 pm (3 hours 20 minutes)
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	05:20 pm

Tips for Stress-Free Exam Day

To ensure you remain calm and focused on your exam day, here are some helpful tips:

• Sleep well the night before the exam. 
• Plan your travel to the exam centre, taking into account traffic and other eventualities. 
• Obey all guidelines and keep calm throughout the process.

By following these guidelines candidates will be able to focus fully on their performance without unnecessary distractions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)