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Preparations for the NEET PG exam—conducted for admission to the country's prestigious medical postgraduate (MD, MS, and PG Diploma) courses—are in the final stages. The exam is scheduled to be held on August 30, 2026 (Sunday), at various centers across the country. To ensure the exam is conducted with complete transparency and security, the NBEMS has issued guidelines regarding a strict dress code and a list of prohibited items for candidates.

If you are appearing for this exam, please familiarize yourself with the process of downloading the admit card and the board's strict regulations before heading to the center; this will help you avoid any inconvenience at the venue.

**Exam Schedule at a Glance**
Exam Date: August 30, 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Timing: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Single shift)
Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Conducting Body: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Official Website: nbe.edu.in / natboard.edu.in
**NBEMS Advisory: Thorough screening upon entry**
According to the guidelines issued by the NBEMS, carrying any form of unfair means or electronic gadgets into the exam center is strictly prohibited. Candidates will undergo thorough screening (frisking) using hand-held metal detectors at the main entrance.

**Caution! Do not carry these items to the exam center**
The board has categorized prohibited items into 7 main groups:

1. **Stationery Items**
Carrying any kind of written or printed paper, notes, plastic pouches, pens, pencils, calculators, writing pads, pen drives, erasers, rough sheets, etc., is strictly forbidden. (Sheets required for rough work will be provided inside the exam hall).

2. **Electronic Devices**
Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, wristwatches (digital or analog), smartwatches, health bands, electronic pens, scanners, etc., are completely prohibited.

3. Ornaments and Jewelry
Entry into the examination center will not be permitted if a candidate is wearing items such as rings, earrings, nose rings, chains, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, badges, or brooches.

4. Other Personal Items
Carrying or wearing items such as purses/wallets, handbags, sunglasses, belts, caps, gloves, and AI-enabled smart glasses is not permitted.

5. Eatables and Water Bottles
No packaged or loose food items, snacks, cold drinks, or water bottles brought from home are allowed inside. Water bottles will be provided to all candidates inside the examination center.

6. Devices Facilitating Unfair Means
Strict legal action will be taken if any device capable of being used for cheating or transmitting messages (such as hidden cameras, wireless devices, etc.) is found.

7. Intoxicants and Dangerous Objects
Entry will be denied if a candidate is found under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicant. Furthermore, carrying knives, scissors, weapons, or any sharp objects is a serious offense.

What are the rules regarding items associated with religious beliefs?
If a candidate wears specific items due to religious beliefs (such as a *Kara*, *Kirpan*, *Mangalsutra*, etc.), entry into the examination center will be permitted only after a thorough security check. Such candidates are advised to arrive at the center well before the reporting time to avoid delays during the screening process.

Strict action for rule violations
NBEMS has warned that if any prohibited item is found in the possession of a candidate inside the examination hall, they will be immediately debarred from the examination, and penal as well as legal action will be taken in accordance with the Board's regulations.

How to download the NEET PG 2026 admit card?

Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from the board's official website using their User ID and Password. The download process is outlined below:

Visit the website: First, open the board's official website at natboard.edu.in or nbe.edu.in.
Select the NEET PG section: Click on the 'NEET PG 2026' exam section visible on the homepage.
Admit card link: Next, click on the 'NEET PG Admit Card' link.
Enter login credentials: Once the new page opens, enter your User ID and Password and submit the details.
Check the hall ticket: The admit card will appear on your screen. Carefully verify details such as your name, roll number, photograph, exam center address, reporting time, and instructions.
Take a printout: Save the admit card and take a clear printout to carry to the exam center.

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