Customary Dress Code for NEET 2026 By NTA: Male & Female Customary Dress Code

NEET 2026 customary dress by NTA

The NTA has specified a special dress code for candidates who opted for customary dress during the NEET 2026 application process. Candidates wearing customary/ cultural/ religious dresses such as turban, hijab, or burqa must reach the exam centre early at least an hour before the reporting time to allow proper frisking and security procedures well on time. As per the Delhi High Court order, candidates adhering to religious beliefs are permitted to wear customary dress for NEET. Such items are considered customary dress by the authorities. Sikh candidates are allowed to carry traditional kangha, kara, and kirpan with them. Female candidates are also allowed to wear hijab or burqa in the NEET 2026.

List of items in NEET customary dress 2026

The NTA has specified the list of items for candidates who fail to follow the dress code for NEET exam due to religious beliefs. Such candidates can take the below mentioned items with them under the customary dress code for NEET.

• Sikh candidates can carry kangha, kara, and kirpan to the exam centre with them.

• Female candidates can wear hijab or burqa in NEET 2026.

NEET dress code 2026 for male and female candidates

The NTA has released the dress code for NEET 2026. Along with customary dress code, the authority has specified NEET dress code for hijab and religious attire for candidates who are not following the dress code due to religious beliefs and medical conditions. Such NEET exam dress code rules must be followed by the candidates. The NEET 2026 dress code for male and female candidates are listed below.

NEET dress code for male candidates

The NTA has mentioned instructions for NEET dress code for male in the information bulletin. Male candidates can check the NEET 2026 dress guidelines below.

What to wear for NEET exam: Male candidates can wear half-sleeved shirts, t-shirts, plain pants, trousers with pockets, light and simple clothes

What to avoid in NEET exam: Bulky garments with zips, large buttons, sequins or embroideries are not allowed.

NEET dress code for female candidates

Like male candidates, NTA has also released the NEET dress code for female candidates. The dress code for female students can be checked below.

What to wear for NEET exam: Female candidates can wear light-coloured denim pants and half-sleeve t-shirts with medium size buttons.

NEET prohibited items list: Brooches, badges, flowers, jeans, jewellery, leggings, palazzos, large size or abnormal size buttons, kurtis and dark printed clothes.

Things to carry at the NEET exam centre

Candidates can carry the list of items inside the NEET examination hall on the exam day. These items can be checked here.

• NEET 2026 admit card: NEET admit card is an important document as no student will be allowed to enter the exam hall without it.

• ID proof: It is important for candidates to carry a valid ID proof to avoid any inconvenience on the exam day.

• Passport size photograph: A passport-size photograph must be carried by the candidate to the exam centre.

• Proforma: A coloured postcard-size photo needs to be affixed on the proforma and should be carried to the examination hall.