NTA guidelines for NEET(UG) – 2024

1. Thick garments and/or full-length sleeves are strictly prohibited.
2. Traditional attire is permitted only with prior explicit authorization from the NTA.
3. Test-takers should wear short-sleeved clothing and steer clear of dark shades.
4. Applicants are not allowed to wear closed footwear such as sneakers, shoes, stilettos, etc.; instead, open footwear like sandals and low-heeled slippers are permitted.
5. In unavoidable circumstances, such as medical conditions, candidates can obtain prior permission from the NTA.

The NTA allows applicants to wear traditional garments during the NEET (UG) 2024 exam, provided they declared this preference during the NEET (UG) 2024 application procedure.

Furthermore, test-takers choosing cultural or traditional wear must reach the test venue at least one to two hours prior to the final reporting deadline of 12:30 pm. This allows adequate time for rigorous frisking without causing distress, preserving the fairness of the testing process.

To prevent any malpractice, participants will undergo strict frisking before entering the test facility. Bring nothing from the following restricted list into the Examination Center:

1. Any paper scraps or written or printed textual items.
2. Electronic equipment including mobile phones, earphones, health bands, microphones, Bluetooth gadgets, pagers, etc.
3. Stationery materials such as pens, calculators, pencils, log tables, pencil boxes, erasers, writing pads, scales, electronic pens, etc.
4. Consumables, whether opened or packaged, drinking water bottles, etc.
5. Accessories such as wristwatches, cameras, bracelets, metallic objects or ornaments, purses, wallets, belts, caps, goggles, etc.

Please Note: Participants are strongly cautioned against carrying any banned items to the test center, as no storage facilities will be available on-site to look after personal belongings.

1. Obtain your Admit Card from the official NTA website at https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/ and take a printout.
2. No participant will be granted entry into the Examination Center without an Admit Card.
3. No applicant will be permitted to enter the Examination Centre on any date or at any time other than what is specified on their Admit Card.
4. Test-takers are advised to thoroughly review the instructions printed on the Admit Card.

Kindly note that the testing hall will open two hours before the test begins. Applicants should arrive at the venue well before the gate closes. No entry to the Examination Centre will be allowed past 1:30 pm.

Date of Examination May 05, 2024 (Sunday) Timing and Duration of Examination 02.00 pm to 05.20 pm (Indian StandardTime) (3 hours 20 minutes) Last Entry to the Examination Centre 01.30 pm Sitting on the seat in the Examination Hall/Room 01.15 pm onwards Announcement of Important Instructions and Checking of Admit Cards by Law Invigilator 01.30 pm to 01.45 pm Distribution of Test Booklet by the Invigilator 01.45 pm Writing of particulars on the Test Book let by the Candidate 01.50 pm Test Commences 02.00 pm Test Concludes 05.20 pm

Candidates must display their Admit Card when asked inside the Test Hall. In addition, participants must occupy their designated seats before the examination starts.

Applicants must bring the following paperwork along:

• A printed copy of the Admit Card fetched from the NTA portal, featuring a passport-size photograph (matching the one uploaded during registration) pasted onto it.
• A single passport-size photo, identical to the one uploaded on the online registration portal, which must be glued to the specified box on the Attendance Sheet at the venue during the NEET (UG) – 2024 test.
• A color photograph of postcard dimensions (4”X 6”) featuring a white backdrop, attached to the Proforma downloaded alongside the Admit Card. This Proforma, together with the postcard-sized picture, needs to be handed over to the Invigilator inside the Test Hall.
• Any one official, genuine, and unexpired photo ID such as a PAN card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, Class 12 Admit Card featuring a photograph, or any other government-issued photo identification.
• A valid PwBD certificate issued by the appropriate authority, if the candidate is seeking concessions under the PwBD category.

The applicant must sign twice on the Attendance Sheet in the allotted areas: once right after the test begins and a second time while handing over the Answer Sheet to the Invigilator. Furthermore, candidates are required to stamp their thumb impression in the designated box on the Attendance Sheet.

Unfair Means Practices and Infringement of Testing Regulations

• Holding forbidden objects or articles, which includes stationery, communication tools, accessories, food, jewelry, or any items relevant or irrelevant to the exam.
• Impersonation or helping create cheating materials.
• Breaching test protocols or NTA guidelines associated with the NEET (UG) – 2024 examination.
• Directly or indirectly assisting other participants in adopting unfair practices.
• Jotting down questions or solutions on anything other than the supplied answer sheet.
• Harming test booklets or answer sheets.
• Interacting with anyone other than the test supervisors while the exam is ongoing.
• Taking answer sheets away from the examination room or hall.
• Pilfering or attempting to pilfer test booklets or answer sheets.
• Intimidating exam supervisors or fellow test-takers.
• Adopting illicit procedures or techniques during the test.
• Falsifying or altering digital paperwork like score letters or admit cards.
• Forcefully breaking into or leaving the test venue or hall.
• Operating digital devices after entering the test facility.
• Uploading tampered or incorrect pictures onto registration forms or admit cards.
• Scratched out, erased, or defaced details on the OMR Answer Sheet.
• Entering erroneous details on the OMR Answer Sheet.
• Falsifying OMR documents or submitting fraudulent claims prior to or following the announcement of scores.
• Hindering the peaceful and impartial administration of the test.
• Participating in any other dishonest activities considered inappropriate by the NTA.

Please Note: The applicant will be barred for 3 years moving forward and will additionally face criminal prosecution and/or any other measures considered appropriate, while their score will be annulled by the NTA.

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