NEET UG 2025: What to Carry and What to Avoid at the Exam Centre

Updated on Apr 30, 2025 13:40

Deputy magistrates will compulsorily visit all exam centers on the day of exam May 4, and district magistrates and police superintendents will personally inspect preparedness.

Kolkata: NEET UG on May 4th will have tight security. The Education Ministry is meeting with district officials nationwide due to last year's alleged irregularities like paper leaks. Following past malpractice concerns in NEET UG and NET PhD (both under CBI investigation), the Centre formed a committee for fair NTA exams.

Over 550 cities and 5000 centers are ready. District committees will be in charge of security and logistics, providing police escorts and multi-layered frisking for exam materials. To stop cheating, coaching facilities and online platforms are subject to heightened scrutiny.

NTA's NEET information brochure, available on neet.nta.nic.in, details all exam rules and procedures. Aspirants must follow NEET guidelines on exam day, dress code, OMR sheet filling, barred items, and other instructions for a secure exam. Non-compliance can lead to cancellation.

What are NEET UG 2025 Exam Rules?

NEET under graduate 2025 exam rules are given below:

Bring only allowed
Follow the official dress code.
No prohibited items are permitted.
Carefully read and follow admit card instructions.
Do not damage the answer booklet.
No communication or malpractice
Ensure OMR sheet details match application/admit card.
Do not write on the admit card.
Photos must be identical.

NEET UG 2025 in the Exam: What are the Barred Items?

Below is a list of products that are prohibited for NEET 2025:

Category	Specific Items
Ornaments	Badge, Bracelet, Brooch, Chain/Necklace, Earrings, Nose-pin, Pendants, Ring.
Stationery items	Bits of papers, Calculator, Calculator, Electronic pen/scanner, Eraser, Geometry/pencil box, Log table, Pen, Pen drives, Plastic pouch, Scale, Text material (printed or written), Writing pad.
Communication devices	Bluetooth devices, Earphones, Health band, Microphone, Mobile phone, Pager., etc.
Watches	Watch/wristwatch
Camera, etc.	Camera
Eatables	Any edible item (opened or packed), Water bottle (unless transparent personal bottle is allowed as per guidelines)
Others	Amulets, Belt, Cap, Goggles, Hairband, Hairpin, Handbags, Scarf, Wallet.

NEET UG 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: Are What?

Read the points below to know the exam day guidelines of NEET UG 2025 exam:

Before visiting the facility, make sure you have completed the admission card undertaking correctly.
Do not bring wallets or phones; no storage is available.
Blue/black ballpoint pens for answering are provided at the center.
Reach the exam hall at least one hour before the allotted time.
Only admit card, passport photo, and valid ID are allowed inside.
Candidates can only leave after the exam time ends. No early exits.
Before you depart, turn in your answer booklet to the invigilator.
For regional language questions, the English translation is final if there's a misunderstanding.
Invigilators will verify documents and guide you to your seat and room number.
Entry into registration rooms is limited to 15 girls and 15 boys per batch.
Entry-level thermal scanning is followed by document inspection and frisking.

Read More:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans: Candidates appearing for the NEET exam must bring a printed copy of the completed NTA self-declaration form along with their NEET admit card 2025. Additionally, they need to carry a valid original identification proof such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, Ration card, or any other government-issued ID, as well as passport-sized photographs.

Ans: Candidates are given staggered reporting time slots to avoid crowding at the entrance to the NEET UG exam center. Candidates should try to get to their assigned location around half an hour before the time they are supposed to report. This staggered entry process is communicated to candidates in advance through their admit cards and via SMS. Furthermore, security guards stationed at the exam center gates are required to wear masks and gloves as they are the initial point of contact for all candidates.

Ans: The NTA has specified a dress code that all medical aspirants must follow at the examination center. Candidates are required to wear light clothes with half sleeves; those wearing long-sleeved attire will not be allowed. Candidates who wear cultural or customary dress are advised to reach the examination center at least one hour before the reporting time to allow for thorough frisking. For footwear, candidates are only permitted to wear slippers or sandals with low heels, as shoes are not allowed inside the exam hall according to the NEET 2025 rules.

Get the inside scoop on all major educational updates with Studyriserr. Stay informed on board exams, entrance exams, recruitment exams, and college admissions with Studyriserr News. Be the first to know important dates, admission processes, cutoff, career opportunities, and more. Studyriserr.com — The Education Edge You Need.