Kamal Ghorui
The Consulate General of India in Dubai has issued an advisory for candidates appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) 2026 in the United Arab Emirates, scheduled to be conducted in Dubai and Sharjah under the supervision of the National Testing Agency (NTA).According to the press release dated 2 May 2026, NEET UG 2026 will be held in pen and paper mode at designated centres abroad, with strict reporting and entry guidelines issued for all candidates to ensure smooth conduct of the examination.Examination centres and schedule in UAENEET UG 2026 will be conducted in Dubai and Sharjah at The Indian High School, Dubai, and Sharjah Indian School, Sharjah, as per the schedule issued by the National Testing Agency.The examination will be held on 03 May 2026, Sunday, from 12:30 pm to 03:30 pm U.A.E time in pen and paper mode.Entry to the examination centres will begin at 09:30 am U.A.E time, and candidates arriving after 12:00 pm will not be permitted to enter under any circumstance.All candidates must carry the admit card along with valid photo identity proof and required photographs, as mandated by NTA guidelines issued for the examination.Students are required to strictly follow the prescribed dress code and other instructions issued by the National Testing Agency to ensure proper verification at the centres.The Consulate General of India in Dubai has urged candidates to adhere to all official instructions and plan their travel in advance to avoid delays on examination day.Reporting and entry compliance requirementsCandidates must ensure timely arrival and compliance with the entry protocol, as late arrivals after the stipulated cut-off time will not be permitted inside the examination venue. Authorities have emphasised that strict verification procedures will be followed at the entry points.Guidance for students and official instructionsCandidates have been advised to carefully follow all instructions issued by NTA, including carrying the admit card, valid identification documents and complying with the prescribed dress code throughout the examination process.Consulate advisory on examination conductThe Consulate General has reiterated that candidates should rely only on official communication channels and adhere to all examination-related instructions issued by the National Testing Agency to ensure smooth conduct of the process.Examination day precautions and remindersCandidates are expected to follow all instructions issued by examination authorities and ensure that they reach the centre well in advance of the reporting schedule to avoid last minute inconvenience. They must also keep necessary documents ready for verification at entry points.Coordination between authorities and centresThere has been close coordination between the Consulate General of India in Dubai, examination centres in Dubai and Sharjah, and the National Testing Agency to ensure the smooth implementation of all examination-related procedures as per established guidelines and schedules.Candidates are advised to remain calm and follow instructions strictly always.
