When will NEET exam be held?
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test [NEET (UG)] - 2026 will be held on May 3, 2026 (Sunday) from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (Indian Standard Time).
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NEET UG 2026 Exam tomorrow: Check do's and don't, reporting time, barred items, dress code
NEET UG 2026 exam will be held tomorrow, May 3, 2026. Check do's and don't, reporting time, barred items, dress code and other guidelines.
By Sumaila Zaman | Updated: May 2, 2026 8:11 AM IST
Who will conduct NEET UG exam?
National Testing Agency will conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test [NEET (UG)] - 2026.
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What are the do's and don'ts which aspirants must follow before entering the NEET exam centre?
Here is the list of do's and don'ts which aspirants must follow before entering the NEET exam centre
NEET dress code for male and female candidates
Candidates are allowed to wear articles or objects of faith, subject to reporting at the centre well in advance to enable frisking. While light clothing is preferred, candidates are allowed to wear full sleeves or woollens if they feel the need for it, subject to reporting to the centre well in advance to enable frisking. Slippers and low heels are the preferred footwear.
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NEET reporting time and frisking rules
According to the NTA NEET information bulletin, the candidates wearing articles or objects of faith (customary/ cultural/ religious) should report at the examination centre at least two hours before the last reporting time so that there is enough time for proper frisking without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the examination. If upon screening, it is discovered that any candidate is actually carrying a suspected device within such item of faith, he/ she may be asked not to take it into the examination hall. The Examination Centre will be opened three hours before the commencement of the test. No candidate shall be allowed to enter the Examination Centre after 1:30 PM.
NEET exam centre: Things you should not bring to the exam centre
Things you should not bring to the exam centre
NEET Exam Centre: Barred Items
According to the NTA NEET information bulletin, the candidates should not bring other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap, etc, Any Watch/Wristwatch, Bracelet, Camera, etc, any ornaments/metallic items, Any food items opened or packed, water bottle, etc.
NEET exam centre: Key guidelines you must follow
No arrangement will be made at the Centres for keeping any articles/items belonging to the candidates.
NEET exam centre: Key documents you must bring to the exam centre
The candidate will bring only the following to the Examination Centre: Admit Card along with passport size photograph affixed on it; One passport-size photograph is to be affixed on Attendance Sheet. Valid Original Identity proof, PwBD certificate, if applicable. One Post Card Size (4”X6”) color photograph with white background should be pasted on the Proforma downloaded with the Admit Card.
The candidates will be subjected to extensive and compulsory frisking before entering the Examination Centre
The candidates will be subjected to extensive and compulsory frisking before entering the Examination Centre with the help of highly sensitive metal detectors. They may also undergo various other identity verification checks, such as Biometric, Face Authentication, videography etc. All photos used in this photogallery have been taken from Freepik.