Ready for NEET UG 2025? Keep these barred items out to ensure smooth exam hall entry

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 tomorrow, May 4 from 2 pm to 5 pm. Medical aspirants going to appear for the entrance exam tomorrow should be aware of the barred items from the exam hall, as shared by the NTA, to ensure a fair and smooth test process.

To ensure a smooth entry, students should be clear about what things to carry for NEET exam and reach the venue on time. Candidates will have to undergo compulsory and thorough frisking at the entrance of the exam centres during the exam hall entry process. The NTA has said that this will be done with the help of highly sensitive metal detectors.

To maintain the integrity of the examination, several items have been banned from being carried inside the hall. Candidates are not allowed to carry any textual material, communication devices, or electronic equipment into the examination centre. Additionally, personal belongings, food items, water bottles, and any other materials are also prohibited inside the exam hall.

While several items are prohibited, medical aspirants should carry documents like their NEET UG 2025 admit card along with a valid photo ID proof such as an Aadhar card, voter ID, driving licence, passport or any other government-approved ID. Candidates can download the NEET admit card 2025 through the official website at neet.nta.nic.in.

Barred items at the exam centre

Candidates are not allowed to carry the following items inside the Examination Centre under any circumstances:

• Textual material (printed or written), bits of paper, geometry/pencil box, plastic pouch, calculator, pen, scale, writing pad, pen drives, eraser, log table, electronic pen/scanner, etc.
• Communication devices such as mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands, etc.
• Personal items like wallets, goggles, handbags, belts, caps, etc.
• Watches/wristwatches, bracelets, cameras, etc.
• Ornaments and metallic items.
• Food items (opened or packed), water bottles, etc.
• Any other item that could be used for unfair means, such as microchips, cameras, Bluetooth devices, etc.

No facility to keep personal belongings

NTA earlier informed that no arrangements will be made at the exam centres to store candidates' personal belongings. Candidates arriving with any of the barred materials will have to manage them on their own. “No arrangement will be made at the Centres for keeping any articles/items belonging to the candidates,” it said.

Candidates who wear articles or objects of faith for cultural, customary, or religious reasons have been advised to report at the exam venue at least two hours before the last reporting time.

This is to allow sufficient time for security checks without causing delays. If any prohibited item is found during the screening process, the candidate will be required to remove it before being allowed to enter the exam hall.