NEET 2023 Rules and Regulations - Exam, Dress Code Rules
NEET 2023 Rules and Regulations: The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET every year. The authority specifies the rules and regulations to appear for the NEET 2023 to which candidates must adhere.
The updated NEET 2023 rules and regulations will be released along with the admit card. Along with the rules and regulations, NTA will also release the NTA NEET COVID advisory 2023 to be followed for the safe conduct of the NEET entrance exam. These include pre-exam, during the exam, and post-exam NEET rules and regulations.
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The authority will cancel the candidature of such aspirants who will be found not adhering to NEET 2023 rules and regulations. Careers360 brings an article on NTA NEET rules and regulations 2023, barred items, dress code, things to carry and other details.
NEET rules and regulations 2023: Things to carry at the exam centre
Below mentioned are the items which candidates have to carry inside the NEET 2023 examination hall.
Passport size photograph
Postcard size photograph
Valid ID proof - PAN card, Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, Ration card
Mask on face
Gloves on hand
Personal transparent water bottle
Personal small hand sanitizer (50 ml)
NEET rules and regulations 2023: Barred items
There are certain items that are strictly barred from the examination centre and must not be carried by the candidates while appearing for the exam. NTA has listed out these items, possession of the same will be seen as malpractice and adoption of unfair means. Candidates can refer to the table below for the barred items list.
NEET rules and regulations: Barred items
Particulars | Items |
Ornaments | Ring Bracelet Earrings Nose-pin Chain/Necklace Pendants Badge Brooch, etc. |
Stationery items | Text material (printed or written) Bits of papers Geometry/pencil box Plastic pouch Calculator Pen Scale Writing pad Pen drives Eraser Calculator Log table Electronic pen/scanner, etc. |
Communication devices | Mobile phone Bluetooth Earphones Microphone Pager Health band, etc. |
Watches | Watch/wristwatch Camera, etc. |
Eatables | Any edible item opened or packed, water bottle etc. |
Others | Wallet Goggles Handbags hairpin Hairband Amulets Belt Cap Scarf |
NEET 2023 rules and regulations: Exam rules
The authority issues the NEET rules and regulations 2023 which must be strictly followed.
Medical aspirants must mandatorily dress up as per the NEET 2023 dress code set up by the authorities
Candidates must not carry any barred item inside the NEET examination centre. Not abiding to the same would definitely risk their candidature
The admit card of the examination will have NEET rules and regulations listed on it. Candidates are advised to go through them strictly and stick to the same
Candidates are advised not to talk to any other candidate inside the examination hall or assist in any kind of malpractice as these will be dealt legally
NEET 2023 exam is conducted in pen and paper mode, hence, candidates are advised to not tear any page from the answer booklet, as they will be held responsible for any loss or damage to the same
Candidates must refrain from any sort of tampering with documents like the NEET 2023 admit card
As part of the rules and regulations of NEET 2023, no changes should be made in the photograph uploaded while filling out the application form and the one affixed on the admit card
The information provided on the NEET 2023 OMR sheet, admit card and application form must match
It is the responsibility of the candidates that they do not hamper the smooth and fair conduct of the examination, failing which they might be debarred
NTA NEET rules and regulations: Dress code 2023
Along with the NEET rules and regulations 2023 as laid down by the authority, candidates have to follow a set dress code at the examination centre. Guidelines related to the same are mentioned below.
Medical aspirants must wear light clothes with half sleeves. Wearing long-sleeved attire is not permitted
It is advised that candidates who need to wear cultural/customary dress reach the examination centre at least one hour before the reporting time to help in proper frisking. This is to avoid any inconvenience to the candidates and at the same time maintain the sanctity of the examination
Candidates will only be allowed to wear slippers or sandals with low heels. As per the rules and regulations of NEET shoes are prohibited
In addition to the above NEET rules and regulations for the NEET dress code, candidates must also wear masks and gloves. They will also be provided with fresh masks and gloves at the NEET 2023 exam centres.
NEET rules and regulations 2023: Exam day guidelines
Candidates must follow the NEET 2023 exam day guidelines to avoid the risk of cancellation of the candidature. The exam day guidelines of NEET 2023 are given below.
Aspirants have to fill the NTA NEET 2023 admit card undertaking properly before reaching the examination centre.
Candidates are advised to reach the examination hall on or before 1 hour the allotted time
Medical aspirants will only be permitted to take along NEET admit card, passport size photograph and valid ID proof to the examination hall
It is to be noted that there will be no arrangement made at NEET exam centres for keeping wallets, mobile phones, etc., so candidates must not bring such items along with them
Candidates will be provided with blue/black ballpoint pen, for answering the exam, at the exam centre itself
Even after completing the paper candidates will not be permitted to leave the room. Candidates will be allowed to move out after the exam timings are over.
Candidates must submit their answer booklet to the invigilator before leaving the examination hall
If candidates opting for a regional language as a medium to answer the questions face any difficulty in understanding the question, its English translation will be considered final
Candidates will be allowed to enter in batches of 15 girls and 15 boys in two different registration rooms on the day of NEET 2023, where thermal scanning will be carried out at the entry followed by frisking and document verification procedures inside the room
After the verification of documents, the invigilator will locate the candidate’s seat in the seating area and inform the NEET candidate about his/her room number
NEET rules and regulations 2023: Reporting time and entry of candidate
In order to avoid crowding at the examination centre entrance of the NEET 2023 exam, in the admit card, candidates will be given staggered time slots for reporting.
A prior communication will be made on this process of staggered entry and will be shared with the candidates through admit card and through SMS.
Security guards at the entrance exam gates of NEET must wear masks and gloves as they become the first point of contact for all candidates.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - NEET 2023 Rules and Regulations - Exam, Dress Code Rules
Question: Is leggings allowed in NEET 2023?
Answer:
As per the NEET 2023 dress code for females, leggings are not allowed.
Question: When will the NEET undertaking need to be filled?
Answer:
Aspirants have to fill the undertaking before reaching the NEET exam centre but the candidate's signature needs to be done inside the examination hall in front of the invigilator.
Question: Which photograph I have to paste on the NEET Admit card Undertaking 2023?
Answer:
The photograph to be pasted should be the same image as uploaded in the NEET application form.
Question: Will I be allowed to enter the NEET 2023 exam hall with my own mask, which I have carried from home?
Answer:
Candidates will be provided with a new fresh mask at the examination centre.
Question: If I have a fever during COVID-19, can I appear for the NEET exam?
Answer:
Yes, as per the NTA NEET rules and regulation during COVID-19, there will be separate rooms for the aspirants who are having the fever or whose body temperature are not normal as per guidelines.
Question: Does 12th marks matter in NEET?
Answer:
As per the NEET 2023 rules, the Class 12 marks does not matter while calculating the scores however will matter during the eligibility.
Question: Are jeans, Palazzo, burqa allowed in NEET 2023 for females?
Answer:
Females can wear jeans, however, it should not have big pockets or fashionable embroidery. If any female aspirant has mentioned the customary dresses while filling the application form they will be allowed to wear the burqa.
Question: What is not allowed in the NEET exam?
Answer:
Apart from the below mentioned items, candidates are not allowed to carry any other item in the examination hall.
Mask on face
Gloves on hand
Personal transparent water bottle
Personal small hand sanitizer (50 ml)
Original copy of NEET 2023 admit card
Identification Proof
Question: What are the rules of the NEET exam?
Answer:
Candidates can understand the rules of NEET 2023 exam from the above article.
Question: What is the dress code in NEET 2023?
Answer:
NEET 2023 dress code are the rules which guide the candidates about the kind of clothing, footwear, and other items to be worn.
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NTA has not released any official notification regarding postponing NEET 2023.
What are the chances of NEET 2023 postponement?
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Is NEET UG 2023 postponed?
There is no official statement regarding NEET UG 2023 postponement.