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NEET Dress Code 2023 for Male and Female Candidates

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Avantika Bhardwaj

Updated on 03rd April, 2023 , 4 min read

NEET Dress Code 2023 for Male and Female – The National Testing Agency (NTA) has laid down a specific NEET 2023 Dress Code that students appearing in the NEET 2023 must follow on the date of examination. The NEET 2023 Dress Code for males and females is mentioned in the official information brochure of NEET 2023 that will be released by NTA on the NEET Official Website.

NEET UG 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on May 7, 2023. As per the schedule, the exam will be conducted in an offline mode – pen and paper mode in almost 202 cities across the country. In order to ensure decency of the exam, candidates appearing in the NEET Exam are required to follow the protocols released by the NTA.

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The medical aspirants, without any fail, are advised to follow the dress code for NEET 2023 prescribed by the NTA. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Testing Agency has added two major items in the existing dress code parameter which are masks and gloves.

NEET 2023 Dress Code

The NTA has prescribed the NEET 2023 Dress Code for Male and Female candidates. The candidates are advised to adhere to these guidelines. Special guidelines are mentioned on the official website of NEET in the form of information bulletin. Candidates appearing for the exam must go through the same in case they are willing to appear in their customary dress. Candidates must also make sure that they do not possess anything, which has been prohibited, while entering the exam centre. The particular NEET 2023 Dress Code has been mentioned below for both male and female candidates.

NEET 2023 Dress Code for Male Candidates

  • According to the COVID 19 guidelines, candidates are advised to wear a mask and gloves.
  • The NEET Dress Code for male candidates ensures that they must wear half sleeved shirts/T-shirts. Full sleeved shirts are not allowed on the day of examination.
  • The clothes should be light which means there should be no zip pockets, big buttons, and embroidery.
  • Male candidates must wear trousers or simple pants as they are preferred NEET Dress Code 2023. Kurta pyjamas are not allowed.
  • Shoes are strictly prohibited inside the examination room. Candidates are advised that they wear sandals or chappals with thin sole.

NEET Dress Code 2023 for Female Candidates

  • As per the guidelines of COVID-19, candidates must also wear a mask and gloves.
  • Theyn must not wear clothes that have elaborate embroidery, flowers, brooches, or big buttons.
  • Clothes with full arm length sleeves are prohibited on the day of examination. Adhering to the dress code of NEET 2023, candidates must wear half sleeved clothes.
  • Candidates wearing jeans with big pockets and fashionable clothing will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. So, female candidates must adhere to the NTA NEET Dress code to appear in the examination.
  • Leggings are not allowed.
  • Palazzos are not allowed in NEET 2023.
  • Theu must avoid wearing high heels and thick sole shoes. Wear sandals, slippers or any low heel footwear,
  • Female candidates must not wear any kind of jewellery. Jewellery such as earrings, nose rings, rings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, or anklets are strictly prohibited. Metal detectors will surely cause an unnecessary hassle if there is any metal found on the candidates.

NEET Dress Code 2023 – Customary Dress

Candidates who believe in and follow a certain religion that prescribes a customary dress can appear in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test 2023 wearing their customary dress. As per the order issued by the Delhi High Court, Sikh candidates are allowed to carry their traditional Kangha, Kara, Kirpan with them to the examination hall. Even Muslim female candidates are allowed to wear burkha to the examination centre. These items will be considered by the authorities as to the customary dress.

While filling the NEET Application Form 2023, candidates will be asked if they wished to appear on the examination centre wearing their customary dress which violates the NEET 2023 Dress Code rules. Candidates, here, must indicate that they wish to wear a customary dress. Candidates are also advised to report to the examination centre at least an hour before the reporting time so as to help the authority conduct the security check properly. The candidates are also advised to dress up as per the dress code of NEET 2023 carefully to avoid any unfair means.

When filling the NEET Application Form, candidates must also upload their Postcard Size Photo for NEET Exam.

List of Prohibited Items in NEET 2023

Below mentioned is the list of prohibited items that students must not carry to the examination centre:

  • Electronic items
  • Mobile phones
  • Pen drives
  • Earphones
  • Microphones
  • Bluetooth devices
  • Watches
  • Eatables
  • Food items in any form (packed, unpacked)
  • Personal water bottles
  • Candidates with special conditions (Diabetes) can bring their medicines, food, and a transparent water bottle.
  • Stationery – pen/pencil, paper, eraser, scales, geometry box, calculator, and log tables.
  • Wallets
  • Goggles
  • Belts
  • Caps
  • Accessories
  • Camera
  • Ornaments

Like other NEET rules and regulations, the NEET dress code 2023 will be strictly implemented on all aspirants both males and females to prevent malpractices and cheating. The dress code of NEET 2023 guides the aspirants about the kind of clothing, footwear, and other items to be worn on the day of the medical entrance exam. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, NTA added two major items to the NEET dress code, which are masks and gloves.

The NEET exam date 2023 is May 7. The NEET 2023 dress code by NTA will acquaint the candidates with items and clothing that are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall. Such details will also be printed on the NEET admit card 2023. Any candidate who is found to be wearing prohibited items listed in the dress code will not be allowed to enter the NEET 2023 exam centre, thus it is advised to follow it and avoid an unnecessary hassle. NEET 2023 will be conducted in pen and paper mode. Careers360 brings to you the complete information on the NEET dress code to help you be exam-ready.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wear jeans in NEET Exam?

Candidates are advised to avoid wearing jeans while going to take NEET 2023 Exam. They must also not wear Palazzos, and leggings.

Which color is not allowed in NEET Exam?

According to the guidelines set by the NTA, candidates are advised to wear light colors only and avoid wearing dark colors. Dark colored clothes could be used for hiding any communication devices.

Is NEET Dress Code strict?

Candidates must not wear full sleeved clothes in NEET 2023. Clothes only with half sleeves are allowed. Coming to the footwears, high heels and thick soles are strictly prohibited. Female candidates must wear simple sandals or slippers with low heels, or flats.

Is hair color allowed in NEET Exam?

Yes. Candidates with colored hair are allowed to take the exam.

Why are bras not allowed in NEET Exam?

As per the NEET Dress Code, candidates are not allowed to wear clothes with any metallic object or accessories during the examination. If they do, it will be considered unfair means.

Can girls wear Kurti in NEET Exam 2023?

No. The female candidates of NEET 2023 are only allowed to wear salwar and trousers with loose fit t-shirts at the NEET Exam Centres 2023.

What things are not allowed in NEET 2023 Exam?

Items such as Metallic items like bracelets, earrings, etc. Wrist Watches, wallets, cameras, belts, goggles, caps, handbags, etc. No edible items (opened or sealed), water bottles, etc. are not allowed to be carried to the examination centre.

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