NEET 2020: Check dress code, items allowed at exam centre and COVID-19 SOPs

National Testing ncy (NTA) is set to hold National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on September 13 after Supreme Court declined to hear review petition challenging decision to conduct exams amid coronavirus pandemic. Candidates appearing for NEET 2020 are allowed certain items and have to wear certain attire to get entry in examination hall.

During examination, candidates are t allowed to wear closed footwear, including shoes, as per dress code for NEET 2020. Light clos with half sleeves and long sleeves are t permitted and candidates are only allowed to wear slippers and sandals with low heels. If a candidate decides to wear specific attire for a religious or customary reason, he/she needs to report to examination hall early for mandatory frisking. Handbags, jewellery, hats, smartphones and smartwatches are t allowed inside NEET 2020 exam venue.

Items required inside NEET 2020 exam halls are NEET 2020 admit card along with self-declaration form mentioning ir health status and recent travel history. Or items allowed inside hall area additional photograph valid photo ID, hand sanitizer (50 ml), transparent water bottle, mask and gloves and PwD Certificate and Scribe related documents, if applicable. This year, NEET 2020 exam witnessed a change in number of centres due to pandemic situation

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Exam guidelines for NEET 2020 (key features)

• bags, books of mobiles are allowed in exam halls and frisking may be undertaken post-rmal screening if needed at NEET 2020 exam hall.
• For movement inside exam halls, Centre has advised institutes to adopt contact-less processes like OR code, online, digital signatures.
• For pen and paper exams, Centre has advised opening answer sheets only 72 hours after collection and advised invigilators and applicants to sanitise ir hands prior to receiving papers.
• Centre has also advised isolating students developing symptoms and informing nearest medical facility if health deteriorates.

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(Im: PTI)