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Yes, you are allowed to wear a hijab during the NEET UG 2025 exam, provided you have selected the option indicating your intention to wear customary or religious attire during the application process .

Key Guidelines for Wearing Hijab in NEET UG 2025:

• Declaration During Application : Ensure that you have ticked "Yes" to the question, “Do you intend to wear customary dress or follow a specific dress code while appearing in NEET UG 2025?” in your application form.
  
  

• Reporting Time : Candidates wearing customary attire, such as a hijab, must report to the examination center at least 1 hour before the reporting time to facilitate proper security checks .
  
  

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• Dress Code Compliance : Your attire should comply with the general NEET dress code, which includes wearing light-colored, half-sleeved tops or salwar-kameez with trousers. Avoid wearing full-sleeved tops, leggings, jeggings, or jeans with prints .
  
  

• Security Checks : Be prepared for additional security checks due to the wearing of religious attire. Arriving early will help ensure a smooth process .

If you have not selected the option to wear customary attire during the application process, it is advisable to contact the National Testing Agency (NTA) or visit the official NEET website to inquire about the possibility of updating your application or to seek guidance on how to proceed.

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Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.