NEET 2026 Dress Code for Female & Male; check what is allowed & prohibited

NEET 2026 candidates must wear simple and light clothes. They must avoid wearing jewellery, shoes, electronic gadgets and metallic accessories. Check NEET dress code for female and male candidates 

NEET Dress Code

NEET 2026 Dress Code: National Testing Agency releases NEET UG dress code for candidates appearing for medical entrance exam. They are advised to wear simple, comfortable clothing and avoid carrying prohibited items to prevent delays in entry at exam centre.

NTA follows strict dress code to facilitate hassle free frisking and to prevent use of unfair means during NEET UG 2026. Candidates who fail to follow guidelines may have to undergo additional security checks or may not be allowed to enter NEET examn hall.

NEET 2026 Dress Code for Male Candidates

Male candidates are advised to wear simple and light clothing. Check what is allowed

• Half-sleeve shirts or T-shirts

• Plain trousers or pants

• Light-coloured and simple clothes

• Slippers or sandals with thin or low heels

NEET Male Dress Code: What is not allowed?

Check what male candidates cannot wear 

• Heavy or layered clothing

• Jackets, coats, blazers or hoodies

• Clothes with large buttons, heavy embroidery, multiple pockets or metallic accessories

• Kurta pyjama or outfits with unnecessary layers

• Shoes, boots or high ankle footwear

• Belts, watches, caps and sunglasses

NEET 2026 Dress Code for Female Candidates

Female candidates should choose comfortable clothing that allows easy security screening. They can wear 

• Light coloured, simple salwar suits or kurtis

• Half sleeve tops or kurtas

• Plain leggings, trousers or salwar

• Slippers or low-heeled sandals

They are advised not to wear these 

• Heavy embroidered dresses

• Full sleeve outfits, unless permitted under special provisions

• Jewellery such as earrings, necklaces, bangles and bracelets

• Hair accessories made of metal

• High heels, shoes or boots

• Belts and fashionable accessories

• Religious or Customary Dress

Candidates wearing religious or customary attire like turban, hijab or burqa are permitted to appear for examination. They must report to centre before reporting timeto complete additional frisking and security verification.

Items Allowed Inside NEET 2026 Exam Centre

Candidates have to carry

• NEET Admit Card

• Photo identity proof

• Passport-size photograph

• Transparent water bottle, if permitted

• Medical documents for candidates seeking special accommodation

Items Prohibited Inside NEET 2026 Examination Hall

These items are not allowed

• Mobile phones

• Smartwatches or digital watches

• Bluetooth devices or earphones

• Calculators

• Wallets and handbags

• Books, notes or loose papers

• Electronic gadgets

• Metallic ornaments and accessories

• Any food items unless medically permitted