NEET Dress Code 2026 by NTA for Female and Male Candidates
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2026 ( NEET )
Registration - 8 Feb '26 - 8 Mar '26
NEET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 3, 2026. The NTA has specified the dress code for NEET 2026 and also released a list of items barred inside the exam centre. Unless a candidate adheres to the dress code, he or she will not be allowed to enter the centre. Check below the NEET dress code for male and female along with the list of banned items.
NEET Dress Code 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the dress code for NEET 2026 on the information bulletin PDF. Candidates who are appearing for the NEET UG 2026 exam should go through the "Barred Items and Dress Code" section carefully. Candidates must adhere to these NEET dress code rules on the day of exam and also should not carry any of the barred items to their centres. If the students fail to dress accordingly, they will not be allowed to sit for the NEET 2026. The non-abidance to the NEET dress code 2026 may also lead to the disqualification of the candidates. We have shared here the NEET dress code for male and female in detail. Also, check below the list of items prohibitted at the NEET 2026 exam centre.
- Dress code for NEET 2026
- NEET Dress Code 2026 Exceptions
- Items prohibited at NEET 2026 Exam Centre
- List of Permitted Items at NEET Exam Centre 2026
Dress code for NEET 2026
The NEET dress code by NTA has been released separately for male and female. Moreover, the NTA has also published the exceptions in NEET dress code. So, if you are wondering is printed tshirt allowed for NEET exam, then check the rules below-
NEET Dress Code for Male 2026
For male candidates appearing for NEET UG, NTA has stated the guidelines regarding dress code:
- According to the dress code of NEET for male aspirants, long or full-sleeve shirts/t-shirts are not allowed.
- Simple clothes with no zips, pockets, huge buttons, etc.
- Simple trousers/ pants without pockets.
- Kurta pyjamas and layers of clothing is not allowed
- Open footwear like slippers and sandals is allowed.
- Do not wear any covered footwear like shoes and boots.
NEET Dress Code for Female 2026
For females, the following guidelines related to NEET 2026 dress code on the exam day have to be followed:
- Wear half-sleeved t-shirts/shirts/kurta.
- Do not wear long-sleeved, heavy dress or fancy-sleeved clothing.
- Simple clothes with no elaborate embroidery, buttons, frills, etc.
- Metallic/ non-metallic jewellery is not permitted.
- Closed shoes are not allowed. Slippers, sandals or low heels are allowed.
Also Read: NEET 2026 Age Limit for General, OBC, SC, ST & PwD Categories
NEET Dress Code 2026 Exceptions
Candidates who have certain religious beliefs due to which they cannot follow the dress code for NEET 2026 need to select 'Customary Dress' option when they fill the NEET application form 2026. These candidates will have to report at least an hour before the exam for proper frisking and security procedures. In such cases, candidates need to reach the exam centre by 12.30 pm so that there is sufficient time for proper security checks without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the exam.
The NTA has not released the NEET 2026 exam city list yet. The number of exam cities will be known after the release of NEET notification 2026. However, the NTA removed five cities from the list in 2025. The five cities which were removed from the NEET exam city list were Surampelam (Andhra Pradesh), Deoghar (Madhya Pradesh), Basar (Arunachal Pradesh), Mamit (Mizoram) and Kiphrie (Nagaland).
The responses marked on the OMR Sheet of NEET are scanned and uploaded on the official website of NTA. The responses marked are read and captured by the machines, which can sometimes lead to smudging of the responses. Therefore, there can be errors in the scanned copy of NEET OMR sheet. If a student finds any such error in their OMR sheet, they have the provision to challenge them. Candidates have to pay a processing fee of INR 200 per response challenged. The steps for challenging the OMR sheet of NEET are given below:
- Go to the official website of NTA NEET
- Login using the NEET application number and password or date of birth
- Click on “OMR Challenge”
- You will see the questions in sequential order
- Select Question (s) for which you wish to challenge the Recorded Response.
- Once you select any Question for Challenge, you will see three options under the column ‘Candidate’s Claim’.
- If you wish to challenge this option, you may use the Options given in the ‘Candidate’s Claim’ column.
- After clicking your desired option, for Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology for NEET (UG) - 2023, scroll down, ‘Submit’, and move to the next screen.
- You will see a screen displaying your challenges.
- Click on ‘Submit' and Pay Fee Finally’.
- Select Mode of Payment and Pay a processing fee of INR 200 for each question/grade challenged. Make payment through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/Paytm.
- After successful payment, download/print the Answer Key challenge receipt
Items prohibited at NEET 2026 Exam Centre
Along with the NEET dress code 2026, NTA has listed the barred items that a candidate is not supposed to carry on the day of the examination. If found in possession of any of the below-mentioned items, the candidate will not be allowed to take the NEET UG 2026 examination and will have to leave the examination hall.
List of items banned at exam centres
Have a look at the items not allowed to be carried to the NEET 2026 exam centre below-
- Any of the test-based material in either written or printed form, bits of papers
- Pencil box, pouches, geometry box
- Bags and wallets, belts, caps and goggles, etc.
- Ornaments and watches
- Communication devices like mobile phones, bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, health band, etc.
- Calculator and scanners
- Any food item, packed or opened, and water bottle
Candidates must note that the NEET exam centres will not have any designated space for storing the barred items. Hence, candidates should either hand over these items to their parents or guardians or should not carry them to avoid any hassle.
Explore more Medicine & Health Sciences exams with upcoming dates
27 Feb '26
1 Nov '25 - 28 Feb '26
28 Feb '26
6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26
23 Mar '26 - 24 Apr '26
12 Jul '26
16 Apr '26
List of Permitted Items at NEET Exam Centre 2026
Candidates will be allowed to carry the following things and documents inside the exam centres, as mentioned on the NEET 2026 admit card.
- Additional passport-size photograph, same as that uploaded on application form, to be pasted on the attendance sheet.
- Admit Card along with Self Declaration Undertaking and postcard-size photo pasted on it along with left-hand thumb impression.
- Scribe related documents for PWD and PWBD candidates (if applicable).
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, which is conducted for admissions to the first year of MBBS/BDS and other undergraduate medical courses, has resulted in the dissolution of the other medical entrance examinations. This has made NEET UG the most important and popular medical entrance exam in India.
Read More:
With MA in English, Rupali has more than 15 years of editorial experience. At Shiksha.com, a subsidiary of Info Edge (India) Limited, she creates content and make prep guides for students preparing for competitive e
Read Full BioNews & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Jun '20 | AIIMS MBBS 2020 Results |
May '20 | AIIMS MBBS 2020 Exam |
Jun '20 | JIPMER 2020 exam (tentative) |
29 Jan '26 | FMGE 2025 December Session Res... |
17 Jan '26 | FMGE 2025 Exam December Sessio... |
22 Mar '26 | OJEE 2026: Last date of fee pa... |
25 Apr '26 | OJEE 2026 Admit Card Release |
Jul '22 | DAVV CET 2022 Registration |
14 Nov '25 - 22 Apr '26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Application F... |
24 Apr '26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Registration ... |
Mar '26 | CUET PG 2026 Exam Date |
Apr '26 | NTA JIPMAT 2026 Exam Date |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 20 hours ago
Chances of admission to BSc Nursing at NEIGRIHMS College of Nursing are lower with a low NEET score because only 50 seats are available. Students should try to score high and get a score of 400-500 to improve their chances. However, cutoff varies each year. Category reservation may also help some st
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 20 hours ago
Yes, NEET-UG is compulsory for admission to BSc Nursing at NEIGRIHMS. The institute prepares its merit list based on NEET scores, and students are selected through counselling. Without a valid NEET score, you can't apply for this course. Students should prepare well in Biology, Chemistry, and Physic
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, the NEET 2026 registrations are still open for HCG Suchirayu College of Nursing BSc admissions.
However, the deadline of NEET 2026 registrations is scheduled on March 8th, 2026.
Candidates who are interested in the BSc in Nursing course offered by HCG Suchirayu College of Nursing are advised to
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, NEET is not a mandatory entrance exam to qualify for admissions to the BSc courses at HCG Suchirayu College of Nursing. Candidates can appear for the CET or KSEAB in place of NEET to qualify for HCG Suchirayu College of Nursing BSc admissions.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates can check the NEET result 2026 in two ways. Have a look at the process below.
How to Download NEET result PDF?
- Visit the official website- neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the result PDF link.
- Go through the PDF containing cutoff marks, rank and result data.
- Download the PDF.
How to check your NEET r
V
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The NTA is expected to release the NEET 2026 results in June 2026, as per previous years trends. The NEET result 2026 release date has not been announced yet. The exam will be held on May 3, 2026.
U
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates can get NEET previous year questions (PYQs) from the NTA website as well as on shiksha.com pages-
The NEET PYQ PDFs are available here for free download with solutions.
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health does accept NEET marks. Appearing for NEET is mandatory for admission to the MD programme. Students can check the official site to know more about the admission process and eligibility.
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The NEET question paper consists of 180 compulsory questions. Candidates need to attempt these 180 questions in a duration of 3 hours or 180 minutes. The questions are objective-type MCQs.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
NEET question paper contains objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The NEET questions are asked from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The format of questions can be-
- Direct questions
- Statement-based
- Match the following
- Assertion reason
- Diagram based questions
- Equation based
M
Contributor-Level 6
Till last year, candidates were provided N95 masks at the NEET exam centre which was mandatory to be used by candidates. They had to dispose of their own masks before entering the exam centre at the designated bin. However, since the intensity of Covid has reduced as compared to the last two years, this year candidates may not be provided masks at the centre. The information will be confirmed after the release of the NEET admit card. However, it is recommended that they wear face masks for the entire duration. This should be done to ensure their and other test-takers' safety.