NEET UG 2022: What to carry, not to carry, exam centre details

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET-UG) today, July 17, 2022, in an offline mode at various exam centres. Candidates appearing for the NEET exam 2022 are advised to follow the advisory issued by NTA at neet.nta.nic.in.
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NTA's advisory mentions certain protocols that candidates need to follow in order to avoid any last-minute hassles. There are a number of essential things to pay attention to on the NEET admit card, including things to carry at the exam centre and other details and instructions. Check here for detailed information.

Things to carry at NEET exam centres 2022

Below are the items every aspirant should carry inside the NEET 2022 examination hall:

• NEET admit card 2022 with Self declaration undertaking

• Passport size photograph

• Postcard size photograph

• Valid ID proof - PAN card, Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, Ration card

• Mask on face

• Gloves on hand

• Personal transparent water bottle

• Personal small hand sanitizer (50 ml)

Things not to carry at NEET UG 2022 exam centres

The following items are prohibited in the NEET exam hall.

• Items such as stationery items, prints, geometry boxes, pencil boxes, calculators, scales, writing pads, pen drives, erasers, etc., will not be allowed in the examination hall.

• Among the prohibited items are communication devices, Bluetooth, earphones, pagers, health bands, etc.

• Items such as watches, wallets, bags, belts, caps, and ornaments are prohibited.

• The NEET exam centre does not allow test-takers to carry any eatables. Diabetes students, however, are permitted to carry fruit and sugar tablets.

Exam centre instructions for NEET 2022

• Applicants must report to the NEET exam centre at the time indicated on the admit card. The last entry into the NEET 2022 exam centre hall is at 1.30 p.m.

• Take the time to understand the exam schedule.

• Make sure you are familiar with the general instructions.

• Dress according to the dress code

• For safety reasons, candidates must leave the NEET test centre one at a time and wait until their turn to avoid crowding outside.

NEET 2022 will be conducted in 13 languages in 497 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. Admission to medical, dental, and AYUSH courses in India will be based on the scores of NEET UG 2022.