Re NEET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines & Important Instructions for June 21 Exam
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2026 ( NEET )
Round 1 Counselling
5 Aug '26 - 1 Sep '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
No, the RE NEET 2026 was not postponed. The exam was held as scheduled on June 21.
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.
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.
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
Seat matrix for NEET counselling is important for choice filling process. Before filling and locking seat choices for each round of NEET counselling, candidates must go through seat matrix or seat vacancy and then enter their choices. MCC releases seat matrix prior to commencement of counselling process. This is overall seat matrix for all four rounds of counselling. Candidates participating in Round 1 NEET counselling will have to choose from entire gamut of seats. From second round onwards, seat matrix is released in terms of newly added seats and clear and virtual vacancies. With each round of counselling, number of available seats or vacant seats reduces.
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.
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.
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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
NEET will be conducted in 13 languages. Till 2020, NEET was held in 11 languages. NTA increased the number of languages or medium to 13 from 2021 onwards. Malayalam and Punjabi are the latest additions. The list of languages are as follows:
- English
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Urdu
- Assamese
- Gujarati
- Marathi
- Odia
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Malayalam
- Punjabi
- Telugu.
The NTA will announce the number of NEET exam centres 2026 in the result PDF. As per the last year’s data, the exam centres were around 5,453. The exam was conducted in 566 cities.
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
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 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
Candidates need to carry the given documents for verification and admission through Bihar NEET counselling 2026:
- NEET admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Residential certificate
- Caste certificate
- Six copies of the passport-sized photographs
- Bihar NEET UGMAC application form
- Aadhaa
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
As per the latest 2026 data, NEET UG Round 1 cut of was 344. It is very competitive to take admission in MBBS at AIIMS Jodhpur. This rank was for general category. For OBC, the cut off was 714.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, for admission to Russia-based medical universities, NEET qualification is required for Indian students. Smolensk State Medical University do not release a minimum cutoff for admissions, but NEET qualification is required, which requires a score of 135-170 in the NEET UG exam. Qualifying NEET wi
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
The official qualifying cutoff for RE NEET UG 2026 exam stands at 715–213 for the General/EWS category and 212–177 for the OBC SC and ST categories.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
The cutoff 2026 of SGT University are not out yet & will be updated once out. As per the, NEET cutoff 2025 for MBBS admission, the closing rank stood at 444136 in the last round for the General AI category.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 5 days ago
The NEET UG Counselling 2026 round 2 registration will begin soon at mcc.nic.in.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
The MCC has not announced the NEET counsellind round 2 revised dates 2026 yet. The round 2 schedule announced earlier has been delayed due to the postponement of round 1 seat allotment result.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
To applu for NEET-UG for admission in AIIMS Bhopal, students can follow the steps given below:
- Go to the NTA NEET-UG application page.
- Click on the "New Candidate Register Here" button.
- Choose your login authentication method (Aadhaar Card, DigiLocker, ABC ID, Passport, or PAN Card).
- Input your basic de
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Application fee for NEET-UG for admission in AIIMS Bhopal varies according to the category of the student. Details are given in the following table:
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General | INR 1,700 |
OBC | INR 1,600 |
SC /ST, Persons with Disability | INR 1,000 |
Outside India | INR 9,500 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, your 65% in Class 12 meets the minimum 45% aggregate requirement for Aryabhatta Knowledge University, but a NEET score of 268 is generally low for government-affiliated B.Sc. Nursing seats, though it may suffice for some private affiliated colleges depending on category cutoffs and state counse
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Contributor-Level 8
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