The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2023, which is the gateway for medical courses, will be held on May 7, Sunday, across India from 2 p.m. to 5.20 p.m.
A total of 1,34,379 students from Karnataka will attempt the examination in all districts, including Bengaluru. An additional 14,753 students have registered for the exam this year as compared to the previous year.
In 2022, the total enrolment for NEET(UG) 2022 was 1,19,626.
This year, 20,87,445 students have registered across India for NEET (UG) 2023, being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
The examination is being conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and Punjabi languages.
What candidates can bring to the examination centre
- Admit card, along with passport-size photograph affixed on the card
- One additional passport-size photograph, the same as uploaded on the application form, is to be affixed on the attendance sheet
- Person with Disability (PwD) original certificate and scribe-related documents, if applicable
- One postcard size (4”x6”) colour photograph with white background should be pasted on the proforma downloaded with the admit card, and should be handed over to invigilator at exam centre
- Candidates must carry any one of the original and valid photo ID proofs issued by the government, including PAN card, driving licence, voter ID
- No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination centre without admit card and valid ID proof
- Scanned photo of ID document in mobile phone will not be considered as valid ID proof
- Candidates suffering from diabetes are allowed to carry into the examination halls eatables like sugar tablets or fruits (banana, apple, orange) and a transparent water bottle. These candidates may be taken care of, at the centre, as per the instructions issued by NTA
Candidates will be subjected to extensive and compulsory frisking before entering the examination centre with the help of highly sensitive metal detectors.
What items are barred
- Textual material (printed or written), bits of paper, geometry or pencil box, plastic pouch, calculator, pen, scale, writing pad, pen drive, eraser, calculator, log table, electronic pen or scanner
- Any communication devices like mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pager, health band, wallet, goggles, hand bag, belt, cap
- Watch, bracelet, camera and any ornaments or metallic items
- Any food items opened or packed, water bottle, tea, coffee, soft drinks or snacks
- Any other item that could be used for unfair means, communication devices like a microchip, camera
Candidates must note that
- No arrangement at centres to keep any articles or item belonging to the candidate
- Candidates wearing articles or objects of faith (customary, cultural or religious) should report at the examination centre at least two hours before the last reporting time so that there is ample time for proper frisking without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the examination
- If, upon screening, it is discovered that a candidate is carrying a suspected device within the such item of faith, they may be told not to take it into the examination hall
The dress code
- Clothes with long sleeves are not permitted. However, in case candidates come in cultural or customary dress, they should report at least an hour before the last reporting time
- Slippers, sandals with low heels are permitted
- Shoes are not permitted
- In case of any deviation required due to unavoidable circumstances (for example: medical), specific approval of NTA must be taken before the admit cards are issued
Exam highlights
- Date of examination: May 7, 2023, Sunday
- Examination timing: 2 p.m. to 5.20 p.m.
- Reporting or entry time at centre: 12.30 p.m.
- Last entry to the examination centre: 1.30 p.m.
- Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam centre after 1.30 p.m.
