NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NEET 2026 examination on May 3. This exam will be held in the afternoon during a single shift, from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM. The NEET UG examination will be conducted in a pen-and-paper mode. A significant notice regarding the NEET 2026 examination has been issued.
Key Takeaways
Quick Read- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Date: May 3, 2026
- Exam Timing: 2:00 PM – 5:20 PM (Single shift - Afternoon)
- Exam Mode: Pen & Paper (Offline)
The agency has clarified that rumours circulating on Telegram and other social media platforms concerning the NEET paper are entirely fake. The NTA released the Advance Intimation Slip on April 12, prior to the examination. Students appearing for the exam are now awaiting the release of their Admit Cards. What should—and should not—be carried into the examination hall on the day of the NEET exam? What attire is appropriate? Let us explain these details in depth.
Exam Overview
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Date: May 3, 2026
- Exam Timing: 2:00 PM – 5:20 PM (Single shift – Afternoon)
- Exam Mode: Pen & Paper (Offline)
- Advance Intimation Slip: Released on April 12, 2026
- Admit Card: To be released soon
What to Carry (Expected – based on standard guidelines)
Admit Card (printed)
Passport-size photograph (same as uploaded)
Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
Pencil, pen, eraser (as permitted by NTA)
NEET UG Dress Code:
NEET aspirants are advised to wear loose-fitting and light-colored clothing on the day of the examination.
Candidates should refrain from wearing long-sleeved garments.
Recommended footwear includes slippers and flat-heeled shoes.
Candidates should not wear accessories such as watches or bangles.
NEET UG Prohibited Items:
Candidates are strictly prohibited from carrying any study material, stationery items (such as calculators or writing pads), or electronic gadgets—including mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, health bands, etc.—inside the examination centre. Furthermore, personal items such as wallets, handbags, belts, and caps are also not permitted.
When will the NEET 2026 examination be held?
The NEET 2026 examination will be conducted on May 3. The exam will take place in the afternoon during a single shift, from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM.
