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NEET UG 2026 NTA issues dress code and biometric rules for May 3 exam
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Published on 1 May 2026
Light clothing and slippers plus a backup plan for biometric glitches
Ahead of the NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3, the National Testing Agency has outlined detailed exam-day rules. Candidates are advised to wear light clothing and slippers to speed up entry, while biometric verification remains mandatory. Importantly, NTA has set out procedures to handle technical failures, aiming to ensure no candidate is denied the exam due to biometric issues.
- NTA released detailed NEET UG 2026 dress code guidelines
- Biometric verification is mandatory on exam day
- Candidates should wear light clothing and slippers for faster entry
- Backup procedures exist for biometric technical failures
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