The 2024 NEET (National Entrance cum Eligibility Test) exam is just a few days apart. We understand how the intense exam fever obscures aspirants’ minds with tons of doubts, especially with unclear instructions for the upcoming exam. Hence, we propose this simple guide with all the important instructions for the NEET exam to clear your mind once and for all.
Exams like NEET are generally well-structured and have clear rules. The National Testing Agency prepares and conducts the exam with great attention to detail. Hence, each year, the NTA announces clear instructions before the exam. However, few students pay attention to these small details due to busy schedules and last-minute preparations. Hence, we decided to list all the crucial instructions for NEET exam 2024 here in this blog. So, scroll down to know more!
In general, the NTA releases a bunch of rules and instructions for both academic and non-academic purposes. Every attendee must understand these instructions and follow them on the exam day. Here is the list of instructions for NEET 2024:
1. Exam Paper Pattern Instructions
As we always say, understanding the exam paper pattern is the first NEET instruction that every student must notice. Understanding exam patterns, including the duration, number of questions, and medium of the test, is a compulsion for every attendee.
Speaking of NEET UG 2024, the exam will be conducted only offline and will be limited to 3 hours and 20 minutes. It will be conducted in 13 languages and have a marking potential of 720. You will be awarded 4 marks for each right answer, and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
2. Exam Day Instructions for NEET 2024
The moment you get your hall ticket or admit card for NEET UG 2024, you must check all the names and details on the admit card. In case of any spelling mistakes or print errors, you must contact the authorities at the very next moment at neet@nta.ac.in
On the day of the exam, the students must carry a physical copy of the hall ticket / admit card. They must report before the stipulated time for the exam. Remember, no excuses will be entertained for late reporting.
Another minute thing most students forget during the NEET exam is attaching their passport-size photo (coloured) to the admit card.
After entering the exam hall, the candidate must give a thumb impression. Also, checking the details on the answer booklet is crucial in the exam. If there are any blunders or corrections in the answer booklet, especially with names and initials, you must report them to the invigilator.
The students should follow every instruction given by the invigilator while filling the answer booklet. You should check the code on the answer sheet and test the booklet, as they must match. Also, never forget to fill both sides of the booklet only with the ballpoint pen provided. Finally, fill out the OMR sheet very carefully. Remember that no additional sheets will be given in the NEET exam, so the students must fill the answer booklet very carefully without a single blunder.
3. Required Documents for NEET Exam 2024
Arrange all the required documents for the NEET exam at least two days before the exam. A student should carry three important documents: valid ID proof (Aadhar, voter ID, Driving License, and more), an admit card and a passport-size photo. It is also advisable for students to carry the NEET application record as a backup. Last but not least, all PwD candidates must carry their updated PwD certificates to the exam hall.
4. General Instructions for NEET 2024
Following some simple and general instructions for the NEET exam is also important to avoid unnecessary distractions before the exam. One of them is reaching the exam centre at least 1 hour before the exam. Also, don’t forget to carry all the required documents. Follow a simple dress code decided by the authorities, which is that the students should wear simple half-sleeve clothing, avoiding heavy buttons, brooches, and any other accessories.
Wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing is also mandatory for NEET 2024. In case of any doubts or sick situations, feel free to contact the exam hall’s invigilators.
5. What is Not Allowed in NEET Exam 2024?
It is strictly prohibited for students to carry stationary items like pencils, pens, and scales to the NEET UG 2024 exam centre. Students must also not carry electronic devices like mobiles, smart watches, Bluetooth, and calculators.
Carrying personal items like handbags, purses, and wallets is also strictly prohibited for the NEET Exam. Also, never carry any eatable items to the NEET exam centre.
Bottom Line
Finally, all the instructions for NEET we have discussed above are extremely important and crucial for all attendees to notice and follow. Also, never neglect the special documents that you have to carry with you when you admit for the exam.
But do not panic at any point, all you need to do is read and understand the above instructions and organise all the required things at least two days before the exam to avoid the last-minute rush. And, that’s all, you are ready to take the NEET exam. In the end, violating or not following any of the above instructions might cost you a year for the NEET exam. So, stay calm, organised, and well-prepared for the upcoming NEET exam.