In pics: NEET exam under way in TN
The examination timing is from 02:00 PM to 05:20 pm and duration is of 3 hours and 20 minutes.
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CHENNAI: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is being conducted across the country today.
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The examination timing is from 02:00 PM to 05:20 pm and duration is of 3 hours and 20 minutes.
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Students were seen queued at the examination centers well before the time of the examination.
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With 1,42,286 registrations from TN alone, there has been a surge in numbers this year. Last year, 1.12 lakh candidates had registered for the examination.
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At least 31,803 students are appearing for the exam in Tamil, which is about 60 per cent higher than last year.
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Students have to follow specific dress code for the examination.
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Women candidates were asked to wear clothes with half sleeves, sandals with low heel and slippers.
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Clothes having elaborated embroidery, full sleeves, palazzos, leggings and jeans with deep pockets, high heel footwear and jewellery are not allowed.
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Men candidates need to follow the dress code of trousers, pants, half sleeve T-shirts or shirts and footwear with thin soles.
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