NEET Instructions 2023 - Important Dates, Exam Time & What To Carry

This set of NEET instructions 2023 will help you survive your upcoming medical entrance exams. NEET entrance examination is mandatory for a student willing to pursue medical studies in India. So, this set of NEET 2023 instructions will make the whole process easier for you. Every year, the NTA issues official instructions for the exams along with strict guidelines for you to follow during the exams. Follow along with our NEET exam instructions 2023 to navigate the entire process.

NEET 2023 Important Dates (Tentative)

Since the NEET 2023 notification is not announced yet officially, you can go through the tentative schedule of NEET 2023 exam to form an idea.

NEET UG 2023 Application Form

Only one application is allowed to be filled up by a candidate. Fill in more than one application, and your admit card will be cancelled or withheld, and your candidature will be forfeited for NEET examinations.

Instructions for Filling Offline Application Form

1. Fill in the offline application form and keep a photocopy of the same for future reference.

2. Paste the latest passport-size photograph.

3. Postcard size photograph of 4” x 6” is required.

4. Put your signature.

5. Put a left-hand thumb impression.

6. In case of any eventuality that the left−hand thumb is unavailable, the right−hand thumb impression can be put.

7. Put a photocopy of the Class 10 pass certificate.

General Instructions

Remember these general NEET 2023 instructions before even thinking of applying for the exam. 

• Photograph focus should be on the face. 

• Take 6-8 copies of passport size and 4-6 copies of postcard size coloured photograph with white background. It will be required for pasting on the offline application form and admit card and also for counselling and admission.

• Pay the required fees through a bank draft drawn in favour of “Director-general, National Test Agency,” payable at Noida, UP. The final submission of the offline application will remain incomplete if not accompanied by the fees bank draft or not filled up properly. Fees are non-refundable.

• Print out the confirmation page. Keep a photocopy of the application form, bank draft, and the receipt provided by the nodal officer.

• Check your emails and SMS regularly for the latest updates or visit the NTA website.

• You must appear at your own cost at the examination centre during the NEET exam time as indicated on the admit card issued by the NTA.

• Any request to change the examination centre, date or time provided on the admit card shall not be considered under any circumstances. Strictly follow instructions in the bulletin and NTA websites unless you want to be disqualified.

Fees Payable

• General: Rs. 1500/-

• General EWS / OBC-NCL: Rs. 1400/-

• SC/ST/PWD/Transgender: Rs. 800/-

Go through the NEET instructions 2023 containing detailed information of test, syllabus, eligibility criteria to appear, admission, reservation, classification of seats, examination fees, cities of examination, state code of eligibility, age, etc.

NEET 2023 Exam Hall Dress Code

NEET 2023 exam often witnesses students resorting to illegitimate means to clear the exam, which is why the NTA has listed down a solid set of instructions under the NEET dress code. Read them below.

NEET Dress Code for Females

• Wear simple clothes and avoid embroidery, frills, or layering with different pieces

• Prefer half-sleeved tops, kurtis/shirts, as long and fancy sleeves are not allowed.

• Avoid shoes, boots, heels, or stilettos, and wear only open sandals.

• Avoid jewellery of any kind, whether metallic or non-metallic.

• Candidates who cannot follow these rules due to religious purposes have to mention the same in the NEET application form, by choosing the option “Customary dress”. Such candidates must report to the exam hall at least one hour prior to the time for frisking procedures.

NEET Dress Code for Males

• No full-sleeved shirts/T-shirts are allowed.

• Simple clothes with no pockets, zips, big buttons, layers etc. are allowed.

• Opt for only simple pants and shirts, and avoid kurtas and pyjamas.

• Like females, avoid wearing shoes or boots and wear light slippers and sandals.

What NOT to Carry for NEET 2023?

If you are wondering what to carry for NEET 2023, here is a list of items that you are not allowed to carry: 

• Any instruments 

• Geometry box 

• Handbags 

• Purses

• Any kind of paper

• Stationary/textual materials

• Printed or written material

• Eatables and water (loose or packed)

• Mobile phones

• Earphones

• Microphones

• Pager

• Calculator

• Docupens

• Slide rules

• Log tables

• Camera

• Tape recorder

• Electronic watches with calculating facility

• Any metallic objects or electronic devices/gadgets

Diabetic students are allowed things to carry in NEET 2023 such as transparent water bottles, eatables like sugar tablets, fruits like apples, oranges, bananas in the examination hall/room. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolates, candy or sandwiches, etc.

Things to Carry for NEET Exam 2023:

• Admit Card

• Identification Documents (Original)

• Identification Documents (Photocopies)

• Photographs of yourself

Conclusion

When taking the help of others, always ensure that all the information provided has been filled in your presence. False or misleading information will lead to the cancellation of candidature and or will lead to criminal proceedings under the laws of the country.

Please read the information bulletin carefully and go through the above instructions regarding the filling of the offline application form and before going to the NEET 2023 examination hall.