Key Highlights

• Exam date: May 3, 2026
  
• Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
  
• Official website: neet.nta.nic.in
  
• Dress code: Strict rules on clothing and accessories to prevent malpractice
  
• Advisory issued: NTA clarified on paper leak rumours, urging students not to believe misinformation
  
• NMC directive: Medical colleges instructed to ensure smooth conduct during NEET

Dress Code Guidelines for NEET UG 2026

Allowed:

• Light-coloured clothes with half sleeves
  
• Slippers or sandals (no shoes)
  

Not allowed:

• Full-sleeve shirts, jackets, or scarves
  
• Jewellery, watches, metallic items
  
• Shoes, high heels, or boots
  

Special note: Candidates wearing religious attire must report early for frisking

Advisory Against Rumours

The NTA has dismissed paper leak rumours circulating on social media and confirmed that NEET UG 2026 will be conducted as scheduled. Students are advised to rely only on official updates from neet.nta.nic.in.

Exam Day Instructions

• Carry admit card, valid photo ID, and passport-size photographs
  
• Report at the exam centre at least 2 hours before the exam
  
• Follow frisking and biometric verification procedures
  
• Avoid carrying prohibited items like mobile phones, calculators, or notes
  
• Follow seating arrangements and instructions given by invigilators

Exam Details Recap

• Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
  
• Mode: Offline (pen-and-paper)
  
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
  
• Total marks: 720
  
• Negative marking: -1 for each wrong answer

👉 NEET UG 2026 will be held on May 3 — follow the official dress code and exam guidelines, and ignore paper leak rumours. Download your admit card at neet.nta.nic.in.