NEET Dress Code 2024 Released by NTA for Male and Female Candidates

The NTA ( National Testing Agency) has released the NEET 2024 announcement, information bulletin, and the NEET 2024 dress code. The date of NEET 2024 is May 5. On exam day, candidates must strictly adhere to the NEET 2024 dress code and guidelines; any deviation may result in their inability to take the exam. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET 2024 dress code and a list of items not allowed in the examination hall. Applicants are required to follow the dress code when taking the admission exam. Non-compliance with the NEET 2024 dress code will lead to disqualification and the candidate's inability to take the test. 

• • The NEET male candidate dress code prohibits long or full-sleeve shirts and t-shirts, which can be used for hiding notes or other prohibited items—simple clothing without large buttons, pockets, zips, etc.
  • Male candidates may dress, without pockets, in pants or trousers.
  • Kurta pajamas and layers of garments have to be avoided as well.

  All covered footwear, including shoes and boots, was prohibited. Candidates are advised to wear sandals with open toes or slippers, which are easier to inspect and less likely to hide prohibited items.

NEET Dress Code 2024 for Female Candidates:

Female candidates had to follow the following guidelines regarding the NEET 2024 dress code on the exam day:

• Simple clothing is best; it should not have any fancy buttons, frills, or stitching.
• Jewellery, whether metallic or not, is not allowed.
• Closed shoes are not permitted; slippers, sandals, or low heels are.
• It is suggested that candidates wear slippers or open sandals.
• Closed shoes are not permitted; slippers, sandals, or low heels are.
• It is suggested that candidates wear slippers or open sandals.

NEET Dress Code 2024 Exceptions

Candidates who cannot follow the dress code of NEET 2024 due to their religious beliefs must mention this when filling out the NEET application form 2024. These candidates were required to choose the option 'Customary dress' when filling out the NEET 2024 application form. Those wearing traditional dress should arrive at least one hour before the exam for frisking and other security procedures. In such cases, candidates must reach the exam center by 12.30 pm so there is sufficient time for proper security checks without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the integrity of the exam.

NEET 2024 Dress Code: COVID-19 Guidelines

In consideration of the safety of the candidates on day of the exam, NEET dress code seen several changes in the past few years. The same rules are expected to be applied to NEET 2024, too. The dress code for NEET examination day in 2024 in the COVID hours is as follows:

• Candidates must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth.
• They must carry a transparent water bottle with them, and the water dispenser facility has been discontinued as a preventive measure.
• Candidates are required to carry a hand sanitizer of 50 ml on the day of their exam.
• Candidates may be allowed to wear gloves while at the exam centre.
• The candidates must carry a filled out and signed Self Declaration as a compulsory document, along with their NEET 2024 admit cards and valid photo ID proof.