Is wearing a normal wristwatch allowed at NEET exam centres?

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.

Is full-sleeved kurta allowed on the NEET exam day?

The NTA has clearly mentioned that candidates should avoid full-sleeve clothes on the NEET exam day at the centres. Candidates must wear clothes short sleeves clothes, as per the NEET dress code 2026 .

When and how will I come to know about the NEET exam centre allotted to me?

Candidates can know about the allotment of NEET exam centre through the release of admit card. The NTA releases the NEET admit card around 4 days before the exam. Moreover, candidates can know the allotted NEET exam city through the advance city intimation slip. The NTA allots the NEET exam centre based on candidates' preference.

What is NEET exam timing?

The NEET exam is conducted from 2.00 to 5.00 pm. Have a look at the NEET exam timing 2026 below- Events Timing Exam Centre Entry Begins 11.00 AM Exam Centre Last Entry 1.30 PM Sitting on the Exam Hall 1.15 PM Announcement of Important Instructions 1.15 PM to 1.30 PM Distribution of NEET Test Booklet 1.45 PM Writing of particulars on the NEET Test Booklet 1.50 PM NEET Exam Timing 2 PM to 5 PM

When does NTA release the NEET advance intimation to exam city slip?

NTA releases the NEET advance intimation to exam city slip around 10 days before the exam. The document needs to be downloaded online by logging in to the exam website with the registration details. The advance intimation to exam city slip carries the name of the city where candidates' NEET exam centre will be located. The actual exam centre address will be provided on the NEET admit card.

What is the difference between the NEET city allotment slip and NEET admit card?

The NEET city allotment slip and admit card are different documents. The NEET city intimation slip only informs about the allotted exam city. However, the NEET admit card informs about the allotted NEET exam centre. The admit card also contains the exam day instructions along with the NEET Self-Declaration Undertaking form. Candidates must take the NEET admit card to their exam centres as without it they are not allowed to take the test. However, students do not need to carry the NEET exam city slip to the exam centre.

What is the time for reporting to the NEET exam centre?

Candidates must reach the NEET exam centre before the time to avoid any last minute delays. The reporting time is generally mentioned on the admit card. It is adviseable that candidates should reach the centre at least one hour before the exam to get entry on time.

When will NEET exam city slip 2026 be released?

The NTA NEET UG 2026 exam city slip will be released around 10 days before the exam. Students will get to know the allotted exam city through the city intimation slip. The NEET exam centre will be located at the allotted city.

Is the NEET 2026 admit card released?

The NEET UG 2026 admit card has not been released yet. The NTA will release NEET admit card or hall ticket around April 29, 2026, that is, four days before the exam.

How to download NEET admit card PDF?

Candidates can download the NEET admit card PDF using the process shared below- Visit the website- neet.nta.nic.in. Click on the admit card link. Enter the login details. Download the PDF. Take its printout.

What details are required to download the NEET admit card?

Candidates need to download the NEET admit card online from the exam website. The details required to get and download NEET exam admit card are shared below- Application number. Date of Birth. Security Code.

Has NTA removed any city from the NEET 2026 exam city list?

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).

Will candidates be provided with face masks at the NEET exam centres?

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.

What are the exam day instructions for NEET 2026?

The NTA publishes the exam day instructions on the NEET admit card 2026. Candidates need to follow the given instructions on the NEET exam day- 1. The candidate must reach the Centre well in advance by 11:00 AM. 2. No candidate shall be permitted to enter the Centre after the Gate Closing- Time (01:30 PM). 3. No candidate shall be permitted to leave the Examination Room/Hall before the end of the examination 4. Candidates are advised to verify the location of the examination venue, at least a day in advance so that they do not face any problem on the day of examination. 5. Candidates are advised to bring the updated copy of their Aadhaar Card to the centre. 6. Candidates will be permitted to carry only the following items with them into the examination venue: a) A personal transparent water bottle. b) Additional photograph same as uploaded on Application Form, to be pasted on Attendance Sheet. c) Admit Card (to be issued separately) along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) with Postcard size photograph affixed on the designated space downloaded from the NTA website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in d) PwD Certificate and Scribe-related documents, if applicable. 7. Candidates are NOT allowed to carry any personal belongings including electronic devices, mobile phones, and other banned/ prohibited items listed in the Information Bulletin to the Examination Centre. Examination Officials will not be responsible for the safe keep of personal belongings and there will be no facility at the centre to keep the belongings. 8. All candidates shall be under CCTV surveillance during the examination. 9. Candidates have to bring updated Aadhaar Card to the centre 10. Test-takers have to paste postcard-size and passport-size photograph and left-hand thumb impression to the designated spaces provided on the NEET 2026 admit card 11. No bio-breaks will be allowed within first one hour after the beginning of the test and in the last half an hour. Frisking and biometric checking may be conducted again after returning from bio-breaks. 12. Test-takers will not be allowed to leave the exam centre before the stipulated time period.

How to download NEET admit card?

Students can download the NEET admit card using the process shared below- Visit the NEET website Click on the link or tab indicating NEET Admit Card download Fill up a form regarding your the latest health and travel updates Click on the link indicating Admit Card Download Log in with Application Number and Password along with the Security Pin Download the Admit Card Take multiple printouts.

Are formal shoes allowed at NEET exam centres?

The NEET dress code clearly states that formal shoes or informal shoes, high heels or thick-soled closed shoes are not allowed at the centres. Candidates can also not wear socks on the exam day. Candidates can only wear slippers, sandals or open flats.

Will there be NEET exam in 2026?

There will be NEET exam in 2026. The NEET UG exam will be held on May 3. The NTA has announced the dates and schedule for the exam.

What is the number of NEET exam centres in 2026?

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.

When can I download NEET admit card?

Candidates can download the NEET admit card as and when released by the NTA. The admit card download link will be published at neet.nta.nic.in. Moreover, the direct link will be shared here- NEET admit card .

Can I change the NEET exam centre after the release of admit card?

The NEET centre cannot be changed after the release of admit card. Moreover, since the admit card is released around a week prior to the exam date, there is less scope of getting the centre changed. In case of an emergency, candidates are advised to contact NTA to change the exam city or centre. Since NTA will allot the exam centre in either of the preferred cities, test-takers should not have any difficulty in getting the exam city or centre of their preference.

Can I change my NEET exam centre after the application process?

The NEET exam centre can only be changed during the application correction window. No changes can be made after the last date of submission of the NEET application form or after the conclusion of the application correction process. Once NTA releases the advance intimation to exam city slip, candidates will be appraised of their NEET exam city. The city will be one of the two entered by candidates during the application process.

What is the total number of NEET 2026 exam centres?

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.

How many city preference candidates can submit while selecting the NTA NEET exam centre?

Candidates will be allowed to enter three choices of NEET exam cities in the order of their preference in NEET form 2026 . During 2022-2024, candidates could select two cities only and till 2022, candidates could enter as many as four cities. The list of exam cities in the dropdown menu is based on the permanent and present address entered by candidates in the registration form of NEET.

What is the total number of NEET exam cities?

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.

I want to choose Marathi as the medium for NEET Question Paper. Can I choose Delhi as my NEET exam centre?

No, NTA has notified language-wise exam city demarcation. Regional languages are restricted by geographical boundaries. Hence, if you want to choose Marathi as the medium of examination, you will have to choose a NEET test centre in Maharashtra or other Marathi speaking states such as Goa or Gujarat. Another situation where you can select the NEET exam city in Delhi while opting for NEET Marathi question paper is to give a Delhi address as your permanent or present address. Candidates choosing Delhi as a NEET exam centre can choose English Hindi Punjabi and Urdu question paper mediums.

I want to select English as the language of my NEET question paper. Which city should I choose?

You can choose any exam centre of NEET if you have opted for English medium question paper. English is available at all centres across the country. English is a universal language and the NEET question paper medium. The exam city selection option becomes limited once candidates choose a regional language, except Hindi. Apart from the medium of the question factor, the other factor that plays a role in the NEET exam centre city selection is the permanent and present address selected by candidates during the application process.

How many admit cards should we take for NEET?

Candidates must carry around 2 to 3 copies of the NEET admit card to the exam centre. Though only one copy is required at the exam centre, however, one should carry two or three copies in case of any hussle such as the copy gets stained or torn.

NEET 2026 Exam Centre: Check State-wise NEET exam city list with Code

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Registration - 8 Feb '26 - 8 Mar '26

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 22:53 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

NEET Exam Centre 2026: The NTA released the NEET UG 2026 exam centre list along with the information bulletin. The NEET 2026 information bulletin was released on February 8, 2026, to invite online applications for the exam. While filling out the NEET application form 2026, candidates need to fill their choices of cities for the allocation of NEET exam centre. Candidates will have to select three choices of NEET exam cities 2026 for their centre in order of priority. The number of NEET exam cities is 566, with 552 cities in India and 14 in abroad.

The NTA will inform the details of the allotted exam city through the NEET city intimation slip 2026. However, candidates will get to know the allotted NEET exam centre 2026 through their admit cards. The NEET admit card 2026 will be released around 4 days before the exam.

Candidates need to appear for the NEET 2026 exam at the allotted examination centre at their own cost.

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