NEET UG 2026 today: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a final advisory for candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET UG 2026, scheduled to be held today across India and at overseas centres. The agency has highlighted key entry timings, required documents and examination-day instructions for more than 22 lakh aspirants appearing for the medical entrance examination.In a message posted on X ahead of the examination, NTA urged candidates to remain calm and arrive at their centres on time. The agency reminded candidates that the examination day marks the culmination of months of preparation and advised them to follow all prescribed guidelines.Entry schedule for candidatesAccording to NTA, entry to examination centres begins at 11:00 AM. The last permitted entry time is 1:30 PM, after which no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination venue. Candidates have been advised to account for possible traffic delays and reach their centres well in advance.The agency has also asked candidates to stay hydrated and ensure that they do not carry any prohibited items to the examination premises.Documents and photographs requiredCandidates must carry their admit card along with a valid photo identity document for verification at the examination centre. NTA has additionally instructed candidates to bring two passport-size photographs.The advisory forms part of a wider set of arrangements announced by the agency for the conduct of NEET UG 2026 across 5,440 centres in 551 cities in India and 14 centres abroad. The examination is being conducted in English and 12 Indian languages.Security and monitoring measures in placeAs detailed in a press note issued by NTA, more than 95,000 examination rooms have been equipped with CCTV coverage. A total of 1,38,560 CCTV cameras and 51,311 jammers have been deployed to strengthen examination security.Around 6,700 observers have been stationed at centres, while more than 100 virtual observers are monitoring live CCTV feeds. Candidate verification is being supported by 38,795 frisking personnel and 48,448 biometric verification staff, with face authentication also being used.Facilities available at centresIn coordination with state authorities, centres have been equipped with drinking water facilities, ORS, ambulances and shaded waiting areas for parents. Every examination room has also been provided with a wall clock, while additional rough-work pages have been arranged for candidates.NTA has advised candidates and parents to rely only on official communications and ignore unverified claims circulating online.
