NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory for candidates appearing in the NEET UG 2026 re-examination on June 21, outlining the dress code, permissible items and security protocols to be followed at examination centres. The agency has urged candidates to comply with the instructions to ensure smooth and secure conduct of the examination.
Dress Code And Allowed Items
Candidates appearing for the examination should note the following guidelines:
Transparent water bottles are allowed inside the examination hall.
Candidates may carry their admit card in a transparent plastic pouch to protect it from rain and damage.
Candidates may wear articles or objects of faith, including religious symbols, kalawas, turbans, hijabs and similar items. However, they must report to the examination centre well in advance to facilitate thorough frisking.
While light clothing is preferred, candidates may wear full-sleeve garments or woollen clothing if required, subject to additional security checks.
Slippers and low-heeled footwear are the preferred options. Candidates wearing high-heeled footwear may be subjected to additional screening.
Items Not Allowed
The NTA has prohibited candidates from carrying the following items inside the examination hall:
Mobile phones
Smartwatches
Bluetooth devices
Earphones
Any other communication devices
Metallic items
Large belt buckles
Heavy jewellery
Other accessories that may interfere with security checks
Security Checks Mandatory
The testing agency said all candidates will undergo mandatory frisking before entry to the examination hall. Candidates have been advised to report at their designated centres at the scheduled reporting time to complete security checks smoothly and avoid last-minute inconvenience.
Meanwhile, NTA has shifted the NEET UG 2026 re-exam centre in Prayagraj due to construction work and power issues. Fresh admit cards have been issued for the June 21 examination.
According to the official notice, the exam centre originally allotted at Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, has been shifted due to administrative reasons.
As per the revised arrangement, the examination will now be conducted at the Department of Medieval and Modern History, Senate House Campus, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj.
