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Here is the detailed information about barred items, dress code and instructions to be followed in the examination hall as per NEET UG 2024 Information Bulletin.

BARRED ITEMS

1 The candidates will be subjected to extensive and compulsory frisking before entering the Examination Centre with the help of highly sensitive metal detectors. The candidates are not allowed to carry the following items inside the Examination Centre under any circumstances-

A Any item like textual material (printed or written), bits of paper, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner, etc.

B Any communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band, etc.

C Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap, etc.

D Any Watch/Wristwatch, Bracelet, Camera, etc.

E Any ornaments/metallic items.

F Any food items opened or packed, water bottles, etc.

G Any other item which could be used for unfair means, by hiding communication devices like a microchip, camera, Bluetooth device, etc.

2 No arrangement will be made at the Centres for keeping any articles/items belonging to the candidates.

3 The candidates wearing articles or objects of faith (customary/ cultural/ religious) should report at the examination centre at least two hours before the last reporting time so that there is enough time for proper frisking without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the examination. If upon screening, it is discovered that any candidate is carrying a suspected device within such an item of faith, he/ she may be asked not to take it into the examination hall.

DRESS CODE

1 The candidates are instructed to follow the following dress code while appearing for NEET UG 2024-

A Heavy clothes and/or long sleeves are not permitted. However, in case, candidates come in cultural/ customary dress at the Examination Centre, they should report at least an hour before the last reporting time i.e. 12.30 pm so that there is enough time for proper frisking without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the examination.

B Slippers and sandals with low heels are permitted. Shoes are not permitted.

C In case of any deviation required due to unavoidable (medical, etc.) circumstances, specific approval of NTA must be taken before the Admit Cards are issued.

2 It is desired that the candidates follow instructions issued by the NTA strictly. This will help NTA in the fair conduct of the examination.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EXAMINATION HALL

1 The Examination Centre will be opened two (02) hours before the commencement of the test. No candidate shall be allowed to enter the Examination Centre after 1:30 pm. Therefore, candidates must ensure that they leave home well in advance considering all facts like traffic, location of the Centre, weather conditions, etc. Candidates are expected to take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall.

2 The candidate must show, on-demand, the Admit Card for admission in the Examination Hall. A candidate who does not possess a valid Admit Card shall not be allowed to enter the Examination Hall by the Centre Superintendent.

3 A seat with a roll number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates must find out and occupy their allotted seats. If a candidate is found appearing in the Examination from a seat or room other than the allotted one, the candidature shall be cancelled.

4 During the examination time, the Invigilator will check the Admit Card of the candidates to ascertain the identity of each candidate. The Invigilators will also put their own signature in the place provided in the Answer Sheet and on the Attendance Sheet.

5 A candidate who comes after 01:30 pm shall not be permitted to enter the Examination Centre under any circumstances.

6 Candidates must bring ONLY the following documents on the day of examination at the test centre. Candidates who will not bring these will not be allowed to sit in the examination.

A A printed copy of the Admit Card downloaded from the NTA website with a passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the Application form pasted on it).

B One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the Attendance Sheet at the Centre during the NEET (UG) – 2024 Examination.

C One Post Card Size (4” X 6”) colour photograph with a white background should be pasted on the Proforma downloaded with the Admit Card. The proforma with Post the size photograph shall be handed over to the Invigilator in the Examination Hall.

D Any one of the authorized photo IDs (must be original and valid and like PAN card/Driving License/Voter ID/Passport/Aadhaar Card /Ration Card/ Class 12 Admit Card with Photograph /any other valid photo ID issued by the Government.

E PwBD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming the relaxation under PwBD category.

7 Candidates are not allowed to bring any barred item or any item which could be used for Unfair practices. Possession of any such article with the candidates inside the Centre premises will attract penalties for unfair practices.

8 Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the barred items to the venue of the examination as arrangements for safekeeping will not be made and candidates found in possession of these items will not be allowed to enter the Examination Centre.

9 No candidate will leave his/her seat or the Examination Room/Hall until the Test concludes as per the schedule. Candidates should not leave the Room/Hall without handing over their OMR Sheets to the invigilator on duty.

10 Smoking in the examination centre and nearby is strictly prohibited.

11 Water Bottles, Tea, coffee, cold drinks or snacks, etc. are not allowed to be taken by the candidates into the examination centre. Candidates suffering from diabetes are allowed to carry into the examination hall the eatables (with prior intimation) like sugar tablets/fruits (like bananas/apples/oranges) and transparent water bottles. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolate/ candy/sandwiches, etc.

12 The Test will start exactly at the time mentioned in the Admit Card and an announcement to this effect will be made by the Invigilator.

13 Before the start of the Examination, important instructions will be communicated to the candidates by the Invigilator for strict compliance by the candidates.

14 A signal will be given at the beginning of the examination and at half-time. A signal will also be given before the closing time when the candidate must stop marking the responses.

15 The candidate must sign twice on the Attendance Sheet at the specified place, the first time immediately after the commencement of the examination and the second time while handing over the Answer Sheet to the Invigilator. The candidates are also required to put the Thumb impression in the space provided on the Attendance Sheet.

16 The candidate will check and ensure that the Test Booklet contains as many pages as are written on the top of the cover page.

17 For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of the test for any reason, a re-test shall not be held by the NTA under any circumstances.

18 The candidates, suffering from Diabetes, may be taken care of at the Centre as per the instructions issued by NTA.

PUNISHMENT FOR USING UNFAIR MEANS AND PRACTICES

During the course of, before, or after the examination if a candidate indulges in any of the above or similar practices, he/she shall be deemed to have used unfair practices and booked under the UNFAIR MEANS (U.F.M.) case. The candidate would be debarred for 3 years in the future and shall also be liable for criminal action and /or any other action as deemed fit.

CANCELLATION OF RESULT

1 The result of NEET(UG)-2024 of the candidates who indulge in Unfairmeans Practices will be cancelled and will not be declared.

2 Similarly, the result of those candidates who appear from the Centre other than the one allotted to them, written on the Test booklet/OMR Sheet of other candidates or allowed other candidates to write on their Test Booklet/OMR Sheet will be cancelled (and will not be declared).

The researchers found that a low-fat vegan diet — high in carbohydrates and fiber and moderate in protein — increases insulin sensitivity, reduces insulin requirement, and improves glycemic control in individuals with type 1 diabetes versus a conventional portion-controlled diet.

“In the vegan group, total and LDL cholesterol and blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio decreased. A1C decreased in both groups,” the researchers reported in Clinical Diabetes. 

Hana Kahleova, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Washington, DC, and colleagues aimed to compare the effects of a low-fat vegan diet (without carbohydrate or portion restriction) to those of a portion-controlled diet in people with T1D. This trial comes at a crucial juncture, considering the rising prevalence of T1D globally and the persistent challenges associated with its management.

The effects of a low-fat vegan diet were compared with a conventional portion-controlled, carbohydrate-controlled diet in 58 patients with T1D (age, ≥ 18 years) who had been receiving stable insulin treatment for the past 3 months.

Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the vegan diet (n = 29), comprising grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes, or the portion-controlled diet (n = 29) that reduced daily energy intake by 500-1000 kcal/d in overweight participants while maintaining a stable carbohydrate intake.

The study’s primary clinical outcomes included glycemic control (A1c), insulin sensitivity, and insulin requirement (total daily dose of insulin). Other assessments included the blood urea nitrogen, body weight, blood lipid profile, and blood urea nitrogen-to-creatinine ratio.

18 participants in the vegan diet group and 17 in the portion-controlled group completed the study.

The study led to the following findings:

• In the vegan group, the total daily dose of insulin decreased by 12.1 units/d and insulin sensitivity increased by 6.6 g of carbohydrate per unit of insulin on average, with no significant changes in the portion-controlled diet group.
• Participants on the vegan diet had lower levels of total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and blood urea nitrogen and a lower blood urea nitrogen-to-creatinine ratio, whereas both vegan and portion-controlled groups had lower A1c levels.
• Body weight decreased by 5.2 kg in the vegan group; there were no significant changes in the portion-controlled group.
• For every 1-kg weight loss, there was a 2.16-unit decrease in the insulin total daily dose and a 0.9-unit increase in insulin sensitivity.

“This study provides substantial support for a low-fat vegan diet that is high in carbohydrates and fiber, low in fat, and moderate in protein” and suggests the potential therapeutic use of this diet in type 1 diabetes management, the researchers wrote.

Reference:

Hana Kahleova, Tatiana Znayenko-Miller, Karen Smith, Cyrus Khambatta, Robby Barbaro, Macy Sutton, Danielle N. Holtz, Mark Sklar, Desiree Pineda, Richard Holubkov, Neal D. Barnard; Effect of a Dietary Intervention on Insulin Requirements and Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes: A 12-Week Randomized Clinical Trial. Clin Diabetes 2024; cd230086. https://doi.org/10.2337/cd23-0086