Re NEET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines & Important Instructions for June 21 Exam
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2026 ( NEET )
NEET OMR Sheet Objection Window
13 Jul '26 - 15 Jul '26
Check NEET 2026 exam day guidelines and important instructions, including dos and don'ts, dress code, what to carry to exam centre, list of prohibited items, etc. Know the documents required for NEET UG 2026 re exam scheduled on June 21.
NEET Exam Day Guidelines 2026
The NEET UG 2026 re exam will be held on June 21, 2026, in 565 cities across India and abroad. The duration of the exam is 195 minutes, which will be conducted from 2.00 pm to 5.15 pm. The NEET admit card 2026 informs the candidates about the exam schedule and guidelines to be followed by candidates. Moreover, the NEET exam day guidelines 2026 are shared on this page in detail. Candidates must go through the NEET 2026 exam day instructions to know the process, dos and don'ts, dress code and prohibited items list.
- NEET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
- Safety Measures in Place at the NEET 2026 Exam Centre
- NEET 2026 Exam Day Rules: What Not to Carry?
- NEET Exam Day Guidelines 2026: Dress Code for Male & Female
- NEET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: Admit Card
- NEET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: Know the Exam Schedule
NEET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates must follow the given NEET exam day guidelines on the day of examination.
- The exam centre for NEET 2026 will open at 11 am. No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall before that.
- The last entry into the examination hall will be at 1:30 pm. No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall past 1:30 pm.
- The candidate must carry the NEET admit card along with a valid photo ID proof, along with an updated Aadhaar Card and a passport-sized photograph to be pasted on the Attendance Sheet on the exam day.
- He/she must produce the admit card along with the NEET self declaration form.
- It is mandatory to undergo security procedures, such as body scanners and frisking. Candidates are thus advised to cooperate with the security personnel present at the exam centre.
- Candidates who intend to use their own scribe must carry a ‘Letter of Undertaking’ to the exam centre.
- Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination hall before 5:!5 pm.
- All those appearing for the examination must note that the attendance sheet has to be signed twice, the first time right after the examination begins, and the second time while handing over the answer sheet. Any candidate who fails to sign twice will be considered absent.
NEET 2026 Guidelines: Post the Exam
After the exam finishes and you submit the answer sheets, maintain proper discipline and decorum and follow the instructions below while leaving the centre.
- Candidates must remain seated and wait for instructions from the invigilator
- During the exit, invigilators will allow candidates to leave the hall one at a time
- Candidates will have to hand over the duly filed admit card and the OMR sheet to the invigilator on their way out
Commonly asked questions
Yes, the NEET OMR sheet 2026 has been released on the official website. Candidates can access their OMR response sheets by using the login link.
No, the RE NEET 2026 was not postponed. The exam was held as scheduled on June 21.
The NTA released the NEET OMR sheet 2026 on July 13 and also provided the opportunity to challenge the responses recorded of the candidates till July 15. Candidates can download the OMR answer sheet using the application number and password.
In case candidates are not allotted any seat in the second round of the NEET UG counselling, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will be retained. However, on up-gradation of a seat in the second round, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will automatically be cancelled and allotted to another candidate. Therefore, candidates are advised to fill in only higher choices or any other choice which they prefer over the earlier allotted seat, for second round.
Safety Measures in Place at the NEET 2026 Exam Centre
The exam authorities will follow the steps given below to ensure the maintenance of safety measures and security protocols at the exam centres, especially to avoid unfair means.
- The NEET 2026 exam hall will be under surveillance through CCTV cameras and equipped with jammers.
- Candidates will be frisked with handheld metal detectors and biometric checks.
- Candidates will not be allowed to take bio-breaks in the first hour and the last half an hour. Invigilators may frisk them physically, and biometric attendance will be taken after returning from bio-breaks.
- NTA uses AI-based real-time analytical tools and technologies to map likely or potential use of unfair means.
NEET 2026 Exam Day Rules: What Not to Carry?
NTA will release a list of items that are banned inside the examination hall. Candidates appearing for the examination must ensure that they do not have any of the following items with them on the exam day.
- Stationery items such as test-based material (written/printed), papers, notes, Pencil box, pouches, geometry box, pen, scale/ruler, eraser, etc.
- Electronic devices such as calculators, cameras, electronic pens, scanners, etc.
- Accessories such as bags, belts, caps, goggles, wallets, etc.
- Devices used for communication, such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth, fitness bands, earphones, pagers, etc.
- Any ornaments (both metallic/non-metallic) such as earrings, nose pins, piercings, etc.
- Eatables (packed or home-cooked), thermos, etc.
- Students who are suffering from Diabetes can carry sugar tablets, fruits, and a transparent water bottle. However, such candidates must have filled in the required information in their NEET application form.
Commonly asked questions
Once a candidate joins second round seat allotted in the NEET UG counselling, he/she will not be allowed to vacate from the allotted second round seat. However if candidates are allotted a seat in Second Round and have not joined the college, then he/she can Exit with Forfeiture of security amount. Moreover, the candidates who have joined up to round 2 of AIQ or state quota will not be eligible to participate in the further rounds of AIQ or state quota.
The total number of exam cities for NEET is 566. The number of NEET exam cities in India are 552 and in abroad are 14. The number of exam cities in India changes every year. The exact number is known through the notification PDF.
The exact numbers of NEET 2026 exam centres will be announced by NTA along with the result details. It is expected that the total number of NEET 2025 exam centres will be around 5,000. In 2024, the number was 4,750.
Candidates can know the NEET exam centre 2026 now as the admit card has been released. Candidates must download their hall tickets to know the name and address of the allotted exam centre.
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NEET Exam Day Guidelines 2026: Dress Code for Male & Female
The candidates appearing for this entrance must follow the NEET 2026 dress code, as suggested by NTA. Those failing to dress accordingly may have to face delays or be refused entry to the examination hall.
Dress Code: Common NEET 2026 exam day guidelines for both male and female candidates
- Students must be dressed casually and avoid clothes with long sleeves.
- Shoes/boots, etc., will not be permitted. Applicants must instead wear slippers, open-toed sandals with low heels, etc.
- Students are advised to wear customary dress and must report to the exam centre by 12:30 pm. It will also be mandatory for such candidates to have provided this information while filling out the NEET application form.
- Candidates who are unwell and may need to deviate from the dress code of NEET 2026 must take prior permission from the NTA.
NEET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: Admit Card
The most important document on the exam day is the NEET 2026 admit card. Candidates are advised to download their NEET admit card well in advance and not wait for the last date.
- He/she must take out a printout of the NEET 2026 admit card
- A recent postcard-sized photograph (4”x6”) has to be pasted in the space provided
- A recent passport-sized photograph (same as uploaded on NEET 2026 application form)
- Left-hand thumb impression has to be put in the designated space
- All three pages have to be printed
- They should not sign on the NEET 2024 admit card in the absence of invigilators or they would be disqualified on the exam day
Commonly asked questions
The NEET OMR sheet is the sheet on which responses are marked by candidates on the exam day. The OMR stands for Optical Mark Recognition. The sheet contains the bubbles against each question numbers. Candidates need to fill the bubble of the correct option. The answers marked on the OMR sheet are checked digitally so candidates must fill the sheet carefully.
The NTA conducted the re NEET 2026 on June 21, 2026. The re exam was held from 2.00 to 5.15 pm.
The NEET UG 2026 re-exam was conducted on June 21. The May 3 exam was cancelled by the NTA due to an alleged paper leak.
Candidates should not wear watch or ornaments at the NEET exam centres. In case a candidate visits the centre wearing a wristwatch, he or she will have to take it off to appear for the exam.
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NEET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: Know the Exam Schedule
The following table brings the exam day events and their timings so that candidates can plan their timing and travel accordingly.
| Activity |
Time |
|---|---|
| Opening of the exam centre gate |
11:00 am |
| Entry to the examination hall begins |
12.00 pm |
| Seat allotment |
1:15 PM |
| Gate closing time |
1:30 pm |
| Invigilators announce important instructions |
1:30 pm to 1:45 pm |
| Test booklets will be distributed |
1:45 pm |
| Candidates can fill details in the test booklet |
1:50 pm |
| Exam begins |
2:00 pm |
| Exam concludes |
5:15 pm |
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