NEET Rules and Regulations 2024

The NTA has set various rules and regulations for NEET 2024 which all the candidates should adhere to. This allows for smooth and fair conduct of the examination.

NEET Rules and Regulations 2024 are a set of rules defined by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for all the candidates appearing for the NEET exam. All the candidates are advised to strictly adhere to all the NEET Rules and Regulations as set by the NTA to avoid any unnecessary hindrance in the examination.

NEET Rules and Regulations range includes the timings, essential elements required in the examination hall, items banned in the examination and the dress code.

Table of Content

General NEET Rules and Regulations 2024
Exam Centre Essentials
Items Banned at NEET Exam Centre 2024
Dress Code for NEET Exam 2024
NEET Timings: Rules and Regulations 2024
NEET Rules and Regulations 2024 for Breach of Rules

General NEET Rules and Regulations 2024

There are certain rules and regulations set by the NTA which every candidate has to follow. It has been set for the fair and smooth conduct of the entrance exam. The candidate must follow all the rules and regulations to avoid any unnecessary issues.

Only permitted items are allowed in the examination hall
Candidates must fully comply with NEET dress code on the exam day
Banned items are strictly prohibited to the examination centre
NEET 2024 will be conducted in pen and paper mode. Tearing any paper from the answer sheet is strictly prohibited and may result in severe punishment.
Aspirants are advised not to communicate with other candidates during examination time as it is considered illegal
Candidate must fill all the information on NEET UG OMR sheet accurately in coordination with admit card and application form
Candidate must carry all the required documents to the examination hall
There should be no alternative to the photographs uploaded on the application form and the admit card

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NEET 2024 Exam Centre Essentials

Essential things required to be taken to the examination hall by a candidate appearing for the NEET Exam 2024 include passport-size photographs, valid ID proofs, transparent water bottles and other legal documents. Find below the required items needed to be taken to the examination hall.

NEET 2024 Exam Centre Essentials
Passport size Photograph
Postcard-size coloured photo(4” x 6”) on a white background for NEET Admit Card proforma.
Valid ID proofs (PAN card, Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, Ration card)
NEET 2023 Admit Card with a passport-size colour photograph
Originals of valid Identification Proof, PwD certificate (if any)
Transparent Water Bottle
Marksheet Class 10th and 12th
Hand Gloves
Hand Sanitizer
Face Mask

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NEET Exam Centre 2024 Banned Items

The National Testing Agency has strictly banned a few items from the examination hall. The candidate must strictly refrain from taking any of these items to the examination hall as it is a punishable crime. Find below the list of these items.

NEET Exam Centre 2024 Banned Items
Objects	Details
Electronic Gadgets	Mobile Phones, Smartwatches, Calculators, Electronic Pens, Or Any Other Electronic Communication Devices
Study Materials	Books, Notes, Papers, Or Any Study Material
Stationery	Pens, Pencils, Erasers, Rulers, Or Any Writing Objects
Bags And Luggage	Backpacks, Handbags, Wallets
Jewellery And Accessories	Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Rings, Or Any Other Adornments
Food And Beverages	Snacks, Drinks, Or Any Form Of Refreshments
Watches	Any Digital Watch Except Analog Watches
Audio Devices	Headphones, Earphones Or Any Bluetooth Devices
Clothing With Pockets	Jackets, Coats, or Any Attire with Multiple Pockets
Sunglasses	Any eyewear that may obstruct the view of the eyes
Medical Aids	Except for specific medical conditions with prior approval
Other Items	Objects deemed inappropriate by exam authorities

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NEET Exam 2024 Dress Code

A strict dress code has to be followed by the aspirants appearing for the NEET exam 2024 as set by the National Testing Agency. Following are the dress codes for both boys and girls appearing for the NEET Exam 2024.

Gender	Allowed	Not Allowed
Boys	Half-sleeve shirts/Tshirts	Long-sleeve shirts/Tshirts
	Light colors	Dark colors
	Small buttons and no/slight print	Big buttons, Zip pockets, prints and embroidery
	Light coloured Trousers/Pants	Jeans
	--	Kurta Pajama
	Sleepers and sandals(low heels)	Shoes
Girls	Half-sleeve shirts/Tshirts	Long-sleeve shirts/Tshirts
	Light colors	Dark colors
	Light coloured Trousers/Pants/Salwars	Jeans
	Small buttons and no/slight print	Big buttons, Zip pockets, prints and embroidery
	Sleepers and sandals(low heels)	Shoes

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NEET 2024 Exam Timing

The NTA has fixed timelines for all the activities starting from the reporting time till the exit of the examination hall which the candidates must adhere to. Any candidate under any circumstance will not be allowed to enter the examination hall after the reporting time so, to avoid delay the candidate must consider factors like traffic and weather conditions before leaving their homes. Given below is the table of Rules and regulations of NEET timings 2024.

NEET 2024 Exam Timing
Time	Details
Reporting time:	The candidate must reach the examination centre before the reporting time as mentioned in the admit card
Entry to the examination hall:	Entry to the examination hall is prohibited after the reporting time. A thorough check of the admit card, ID proof and frisking is done before entry
Duration of exam	The exam duration is only 3 hours and no extra time is allowed for any candidate under any circumstances
No break	There are no scheduled breaks during the examination duration
No early exits	No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall before the end of the exam.

NEET Rules and Regulations 2024 Breach of Rules

If in case someone uses unfair means or breaks any rules and regulations, that candidate will be liable to offensive punishments under the NTA guidelines. The following situations are considered as a breach of rules.

Carrying any prohibited item to the examination hall
Impersonating someone else as a candidate
Making entry or exit to the examination hall forcefully
Uploading improper or wrong photographs on the admit card, application form or proforma
Using unfair means of practice
Manipulating and fabricating the admit card, rank letter or any other online documents
Breaking any rules and regulations declared by NTA for NEET exam
Helping any other candidate in male practices during the examination
Writing questions or answers on rough sheets provided by the exam authorities
Erasing or destroying any information on OMR sheets
Taking the answer sheets outside the examination centre
Smuggling of answer sheet question paper
Threatening any candidate or official at the examination centre
Providing incorrect information on the NEET OMR sheet
Overwriting any information on the OMR sheet
Causing disturbance to the decorum of the examination hall