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NEET PG 2026 Exam Timing, Dress Code for Male & Female, Do’s and Don’ts at Exam Centre

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Srijita Saha • 3 Mins read • 28 Aug 26
NEET PG 2026 Exam Timing, Dress Code for Male & Female, Do’s and Don’ts at Exam CentreNEET PG 2026 Exam Timing, Dress Code for Male & Female, Do’s and Don’ts at Exam Centre

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  • NEET PG exam will be held on 30 August 2026 in a single shift across over 1300 exam centres in around 340 exam cities in India. 

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will carry out the NEET PG 2026 exam on 30 August 2026. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) exam will be conducted from 9 AM to 12:30 PM.  The exam will be conducted at more than 1300 exam centres in around 340 exam cities in India.


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NEET PG 2026 Exam Timing

Candidates can check the table below to know the NEET PG 2026 reporting time, exam timing, exam start time, and end time of the exam.

Events

Timing

Reporting Time

7:00 AM

Closing of Entry gate

8:30 AM

Access to log-in window

8:45 AM

Start of the exam

9:00 AM

End of the exam

12:30 PM


NEET PG 2026: Do’s and Don’ts at Exam Centre

The things that students must carry and not carry at the NEET PG 2026 exam centre are given below:

Must Carry at NEET PG 2026 Centre

Not to Carry

Coloured printout of admit card

Mobile Phone

Photocopy of permanent or provisional MBBS registration

Calculator, Bluetooth devices, Pager

Original relevant photo ID proof in hard copy

Earphones, medical devices, food items and water bottles


NEET PG Dress Code for Males 2026

Students have to check the table below to know the NEET PG 2026 dress code for male students.

What to Avoid

What to Wear

Avoid wearing heavy metal, long-sleeved outfits, rings, chains, and big boots at the exam centre

Students have to wear decent clothes such as jeans and a T-shirt, kurta pajama, or pants and a shirt


NEET PG Dress Code for Females 2026

Candidates must check the table below to know the NEET PG 2026 dress code for female students.

What to Avoid

What to Wear

Avoid wearing jewellery, any kind of metal, or heavy metal on the day of the exam

Students have to wear decent attire such as a suit salwar, kurta or kurti, jeans and top


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Ques: What are the dress code rules for female students in NEET PG 2026?

Ans: For female students appearing for the NEET PG 2026 exam,

  • What to Avoid: Avoid wearing jewellery, any kind of metal, or heavy metal on the day of the exam
  • What to Wear: Students have to wear decent attire such as a suit salwar, kurta or kurti, jeans and top


Ques: What is the timing for the NEET PG exam 2026?

Ans: Applicants can check the table below to know the NEET PG 2026 exam timing:

  • Reporting Time: 7:00 PM
  • Closing of Entry gate: 8:30 PM
  • Access to log-in window: 8:45 AM
  • Start of the exam: 9:00 AM
  • End of the exam: 12:30 PM


Ques: Is a baggy T-shirt allowed in NEET PG?

Ans: Yes, students can wear a baggy T-shirt if the T-shirt is comfortable and simple. However, they must avoid clothes with large buttons, badges, pockets, or elaborate designs during the exam.


Ques: When will the candidates report for the NEET PG 2026 exam?

Ans: Students must report at the NEET PG 2026 exam centre according to the reporting time as mentioned on their admit card. Late entry after the particular closing time will not be allowed.


Ques: Can I smile in my NEET PG photo?

Ans: No, candidates must avoid smiling in their NEET PG 2026 photo. The photo must show a natural and relaxed expression with the mouth closed, and the face must be clearly visible.