NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an outline of dress code norms and permitted items for candidates appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. This exam is scheduled to be held on 3rd May 2026 at designated centers.Issued under the National Medical Commission, the public notice provides guidelines aimed at ensuring uniformity and smooth conduct of the examination. Candidates are requested to follow the instructions strictly and cooperate with the examination authorities at all the centres.Dress code and fracking requirementsThe advisory states that candidates are encouraged to wear light clothing on the day of the examination. However, full sleeves and woolen clothing are permitted if required. In such cases, candidates should report to the examination center in advance to allow enough time for the security check and cracking procedure.Footwear guidelines state that slippers and low-heeled sandals are preferred. The move is aimed at facilitating a faster verification process at entry points and reducing delays.Permissible Items in Examination CentresCandidates are allowed to carry transparent water bottles inside the examination hall. The notice also allows articles or objects of faith, subject to mandatory reporting to the Center ahead of time. Such items will be thoroughly checked as part of standard security protocols.No additional unauthorized items are listed as allowable. Candidates are expected to follow the prescribed list strictly to avoid complications during admission.Helpline and official communication channelsFor any clarification related to NEET UG 2026 candidates can contact NTA through its helpline numbers 011-40759000 and 011-69227700. Queries can also be addressed via email to neetug2026@nta.ac.in.More information is available on official websites nta.ac.in and neet.nta.nic.in. The NTA has reiterated that compliance with the advisory is essential to maintain order and ensure a fair examination environment.The notice concludes with instructions to the candidates to follow all the guidelines and help the examination staff to conduct the examination smoothly.
