NEET 2026

Exam Day

Guidelines

Reporting Time, Rules  Instructions

NEET 2026 Reporting Time and the Entry Procedure

Examination centre gates open  - 11:00 AM-

Entry into exam hall begins  - 12:00 PM-

Last neet entry time  - 1:30 PM sharp-

Seating and verification  -1:15 PM onwards-

Instructions by invigilators  -1:30 – 1:45 PM-

Distribution of question booklet - 1:45 PM - 

Exam commencement - 2:00 PM - 

Exam conclusion -5:20 PM (including PwD time) - -

Documents and Items to Carry to the Exam Centre

Mandatory Items – Printed NEET 2026 admit card – Original valid photo identity proof – One passport-size photograph (same as application) – Transparent ballpoint pen (if not provided)

Prohibited Items – Mobile phones, smart devices, or electronic gadgets – Calculators, notes, or any written material – Bags, wallets, belts, caps, or metallic accessories – Food items unless medically prescribed

Dress Code Requirements for NEET UG 2026

Permitted Attire – Light-coloured clothes with half sleeves – Simple trousers or salwar – Slippers or sandals with thin soles

Not Permitted – Full sleeves or layered clothing – Heavy embroidery, pockets, or large buttons – Shoes, boots, or high heels – Jewellery or metal accessories

Security Checks and Seating Protocol

Security checks are a must for every candidate

– Biometric verification and/or frisking may be done – CCTV cameras may be running all the time during the exam – Candidates are required to sit only in their assigned seats – Carefully check the codes of the question booklets

Importance of the Admit Card on Exam Day

– Full name and roll number – Location of the exam centre – Reporting and neet entry time – Area allotted for the photograph and the signature

– Check your papers the day before at the latest – If you can, go to the centre a day before the exam – Only carry what is allowed – Keep your calm and obey the instructions strictly

Expert Advice to Avoid Last-Minute Issues

Instructions to Follow During the Examination

– Sign the attendance sheet wherever they are asked – Complete the OMR details accurately and clearly

– Refrain from overwriting, folding, or damaging the OMR sheet in any way

–  Immediately report any discrepancies

Candidates are required to:

NEET Exam Pattern 2026:  Marking Scheme, Question Paper Structure & Subject-Wise Weightage

NEET Exam Pattern 2026 includes 200 questions out of which candidates must attempt 180. The exam is conducted in offline mode for 720 marks with a +4 and -1 marking scheme.  NEET UG Exam Pattern is released by the NTA in the official information bulletin at the official website.

Can you predict your NEET 2026 rank before results? 

Get your predicted NEET 2026 rank instantly using your Estimated NEET UG score

Use the NEET Rank Predictor Tool

Arrow

Which College Can You Get in NEET 2026? Find Out Now!

Check Now  (College Predictor Tool)

Shape Your Destiny, Predict Your College, Take the Leap!

Arrow