NEET and 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NEET UG 2025 examination on 4 May for graduate medical candidates across the country. The exam will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm. Admit cards for the exam are available on the official portal – neet.nta.nic.in,
Like previous years, NTA has issued comprehensive examination day guidelines to ensure smooth and failed operations of the examination. These include detailed instructions on documents, dress code, reporting time, seating protocols and a list of prohibited items.
What to do on NEET 2025 Exam Day
Candidates must bring the following documents:
- A printed copy of the admit card with a passport-shaped photo pasted on it (presented during the application).
- A similar passport-shaped photo to be pasted on the attendance sheet.
- An original and valid photo ID (Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID, driving license, ration card, or class 12 admit card with photos).
- PWBD certificate (if applied), issued by a competent authority.
- Admission without these documents will not be allowed, especially admit cards and valid photo IDs.
Prescribed dress code
To ensure proper conduct, the NTA has set specific dress guidelines:
- Light colored fabrics with half -sleeved are allowed. Full sleeves or heavy fabrics are prohibited.
- Shoes are not allowed; Candidates should wear slippers or sandals with low heel.
- Additional checks in religious or cultural dress should be reported by 12.30 pm.
- Items such as brooch, badges, jewelry, watches and metal objects should be avoided.
The examination hall is not allowed inside
Candidates are stopped from bringing the following:
- Printed or handwritten materials, stationery items such as pencil boxes or calculators.
- Electronic devices including mobile phones, Bluetooth, smartwatch, or health band.
- Wallet, handbags, belts, caps, or any metal jewelry.
- Food or water bottles, whether opened or sealed.
- Any object that can help in unfair practices.
- Violation may cause disqualification under public examinations (prevention of unfair means) Act, 2024.
Other major instructions
- The entry will be closed at 1.30 pm. Latecomrs will not be allowed.
- Candidates should capture their prescribed seats; Sitting elsewhere will cause disqualification.
- The OMR is prohibited except the hall without depositing the sheet.
- The test book should be checked for perfection.
- The appearance should be marked twice – in the beginning and before submitting the answer sheet.
All candidates are advised to read the instructions on the admit card well and follow them strictly to avoid any disruption on the day of examination.
In a large crack on misinformation related to National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET (UG) 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has identified 106 telegram and 16 Instagram accounts, allegedly involved in spreading fake news about the examination, sources said. This action is online amidst increasing concerns about paper leak claims and misleading information. The Cyber Crime Coordination Center under the Ministry of Home Affairs is investigating the case.
Earlier, the NTA launched a dedicated portal, urging the public to report any suspect or NEET related claims. So far, around 1,500 reports have been received – most of them are connected to telegram channels.
“This initiative aligns with public examinations (prevention of inappropriate means) Act, 2024, which aims to eliminate improper practices in public examinations and protect the future of candidates,” NTA said.
