Overview
- In a Friday notice, NTA told candidates to verify the exact centre address on the admit card rather than Google Maps, plan routes in advance, and arrive between 11:00 am and 1:30 pm because no entry is allowed after 1:30 pm.
- NEET UG 2026 will run on May 3 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm in a single offline shift, and about 22.79 lakh candidates are expected, so centres will face heavy traffic and longer frisking lines.
- Responding to viral posts, NTA said there is no paper leak and that question papers were moved under tight custody, with a Zero Leak Policy using AI monitoring, multi‑layer CCTV, biometric checks, and security forces at centres.
- If biometric verification fails due to device faults, poor fingerprints, connectivity issues, or medical reasons, staff will verify IDs manually and collect a written undertaking so eligible students are not turned away or interrupted during the test.
- Exam‑day rules include simple clothing, slippers or low heels, a transparent water bottle, and early reporting for those with articles of faith, with prohibited items such as phones, smartwatches, notes, and metal objects barred at entry.