{"id":11766,"date":"2025-11-29T13:30:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T08:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=11766"},"modified":"2025-11-29T14:13:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T08:43:36","slug":"ugc-net-dress-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-dress-code\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Dress Code 2025 for Male, Female Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>UGC NET Dress Code 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> summarizes strict UGC NET guidelines for exam day that all candidates who are appearing for the exam must follow. The<\/span><b> National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has mentioned a detailed set of rules to ensure transparency and fairness during the UGC NET December 2025 examination process. Any changes to the mentioned<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> UGC NET dress code for exam <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may result in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the NTA <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">establishing a detailed set of rules to ensure transparency and fairness during the examination process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Dress Code 2025 guidelines apply to both male and female candidates and must be followed throughout the exam day. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>UGC NET Dec 2025 exam date<\/strong> has been released, and the exam will be conducted in multiple shifts, from<\/span> <b>31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All candidates appearing for the UGC NET December exam 2025 must read the exam day instructions mentioned in their admit cards. The UGC NET dress code 2025 and other exam day instructions are important for candidates to avoid disqualification or delays on the exam day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-admit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Admit Card 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/selection-pack-for-paper-1-management-ugc-net-dec-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Selection Pack for Paper 1 &amp; Management UGC NET Dec 2025- Join Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET December 2025 <\/b><b>Overview\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Dress Code for exam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a set of mandatory guidelines issued by the NTA to maintain discipline, security, and transparency during the examination. Candidates appearing for the UGC NET December 2025 exam must follow the prescribed dress code mentioned in the official notification and admit card strictly to avoid any inconvenience or disqualification. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Dec 2025 exam dates are from <\/span><b>31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET dress code 2025 is designed to ensure that the UGC NET 2025 examination process remains fair and smooth for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 96.5128%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.2821%;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 101.492%;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.2821%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 101.492%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.2821%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 101.492%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.2821%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Cycle<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 101.492%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.2821%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Dates<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 101.492%;\"><b>31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.2821%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 101.492%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours (180 Minutes)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.2821%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papers<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 101.492%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1: General Aptitude<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 2: Subject-Specific<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.2821%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Website<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 101.492%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.ac.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ugcnet.nta.ac.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-timing-schedule-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Timing &amp; Schedule<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/MTc1NTUxMjU5NHw1Mzg=?utm_source=website_seo1&amp;utm_medium=blog1&amp;utm_campaign=study_planner1&amp;utm_id=seo_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp\" alt=\"Study Planner\" width=\"985\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1024x256.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1536x384.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-2048x512.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is UGC NET Dress Code 2025?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET dress code 2025 is designed to be simple and non-obstructive to maintain a strict and secure examination environment. Candidates appearing for the UGC NET 2025 exam must <\/span><b>wear plain,<\/b><b> comfortable &amp; light clothes for exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are free from any decorative or metallic items. The UGC NET dress code 2025 prescribed by the NTA also advises <\/span><b>not wearing clothes that have large buttons, embroidery, brooches, or any type of metallic design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>UGC clothes guidelines<\/strong> say that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full-sleeved clothing should be avoided, and all outfits must allow for easy frisking at the exam center. Aspirants should also not wear any jewelry, including earrings, rings, chains, or bracelets. <strong>UGC footwear guidelines<\/strong> state that only simple footwear like slippers or flat sandals is allowed\u2014shoes, boots, and footwear with thick soles are also not permitted. According to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NTA Dress Code<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, watches and electronic accessories are strictly banned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/jrfadda-gold-june-2026-education-batch-paper1-paper2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Gold June 2026 Education Batch (Paper1+Paper2)- Join Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-city-intimation-slip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC Net City Intimation Slip 2025<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Dress Code 2025 for Male &amp; Female Candidates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Dress Code 2025 mentions specific UGC clothes instructions for both male and female candidates to ensure a standardized and secure exam environment. Below are the <strong>gender-wise <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>UGC NET dress code<\/strong> according to UGC guidelines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that candidates should follow on exam day:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET EXAM DAY \ud83d\ude31 Dress Code? Pen,Water Bottle, Watch, Calculator?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hcmdNuzVaag?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET <\/b><b>Dress Code 2025 for Male Candidates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the UGC NET guidelines, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NTA dress code for exam for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the male candidates is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear <\/span><b>plain and light-colored shirts or T-shirts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (half-sleeved preferred).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid shirts with <\/span><b>pockets, large buttons, logos, or embroidery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trousers or formal pants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are permitted; avoid cargo pants or anything with multiple zippers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Footwear must be simple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014preferably slippers or sandals (no shoes or socks).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No wristwatches, bracelets, rings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or metallic accessories allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional attire like <\/span><b>kurta-pajama is not recommended<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Exam Centre 2025<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Dress Code 2025 for Female Candidates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The female <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET dress code<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, according to UGC guidelines for exams in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 2025 session<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is as follows: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear <strong>plain and light clothes<\/strong> for exam,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as <strong>salwar-kameez, kurti with leggings, or a simple dress<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid <\/span><b>designer wear, heavy embroidery, scarves, stoles, or dupattas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not wear <\/span><b>jewelry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including earrings, bangles, nose rings, or anklets.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair should be tied simply; avoid hair accessories with metal.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footwear should be <\/span><b>flat sandals or slippers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (no heels or closed shoes).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid <\/span><b>clothing with large buttons or decorative elements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-application-form-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Application Form 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"989\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What to Wear According to UGC NET Dress Code 2025?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who are appearing for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 2025 session must follow the UGC NET Dress Code 2025 and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dress in a simple and rule-compliant manner to avoid any security concerns or delays at the entry gate. The <\/span><b>National Testing Agency <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has mentioned acceptable \u00a0UGC clothes and accessories to ensure fairness and ease of verification during the exam. Below is a list of what to wear in the UGC NET exam 2025 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">based on the UGC exam guidelines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light clothes for exam without full sleeves.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable slippers or sandals (no shoes).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transparent water bottles (if allowed).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only prescription glasses (no sunglasses or tinted lenses).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Notification 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET DEC 2025 \ud83d\udea8 PAPER 1 50 MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS | JRFAdda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/obXLp7dm8Mg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Exam 2025 Allowed Items\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While strictly following the UGC NET exam dress code for exam the candidates must carry the permitted items to the exam center according to the UGC exam guidelines, to avoid disqualification or unnecessary hassle at the security checkpoint. The <strong>NTA<\/strong> has released a clear list of items that are <strong>allowed inside<\/strong> the exam hall. Carrying these essentials will help candidates appear for the exam smoothly without any last-minute issues.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to the UGC guidelines for Assistant Professor and JRF, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">below is a list of items <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allowed in the UGC NET Exam 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UGC NET Admit Card<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (printed copy).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Valid photo ID proof<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>One passport-size photograph<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (same as uploaded in the application).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transparent ballpoint pen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (blue or black).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transparent water bottle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (if permitted).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>50 ml transparent hand sanitizer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bottle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prescribed medication or medical devices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (with prior approval\/documentation, if applicable).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prescription glasses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (no sunglasses or smart glasses).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UGC-NET-Exam-2025-Allowed-Items-300x284.png\" alt=\"UGC NET Exam 2025 Allowed Items\" width=\"691\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UGC-NET-Exam-2025-Allowed-Items-300x284.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/UGC-NET-Exam-2025-Allowed-Items.png 704w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-day-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Exam Day Guidelines 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Exam Centre 2025 Banned Items\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must strictly avoid bringing any of the following items into the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET 2025 examination center<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>.<\/strong> Having the prohibited items may result in disqualification or immediate eviction from the test venue. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the UGC guidelines for Assistant Professor and JRF, h<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ere is the list of banned items in the UGC NET exam 2025: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile phones, smartwatches, fitness bands, Bluetooth earphones or speakers<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculators, digital pens, smart stationery, or any Bluetooth-enabled tools<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printed notes, rough sheets, or any textual material<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pouches, handbags, wallets, or any storage earning accessories are disallowed<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangles, belts with metal buckles, earrings, rings, wristwatches, or any ornaments<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only slippers or sandals are permitted\u2014shoes and socks are banned<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food items are typically not allowed unless medically justified; even water bottles must be <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transparent.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/jrfadda-gold-june-2026-english-batch-paper1-paper2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Gold June 2026 English Batch (Paper1+Paper2)- Join Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Dress Code 2025 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong><style>#sp-ea-11768 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-11768{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-11768 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-11768{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-11768.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-11768.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-11768.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-11768.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-11768.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1749228490\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-11768\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n\t<div id=\"eap-preloader-11768\" class=\"accordion-preloader\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-117680\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse117680\" aria-controls=\"collapse117680\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Is wearing Jeans allowed based on the UGC NET Exam Dress Code 2025?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse117680\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-11768\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-117680\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, plain jeans without multiple pockets, zips, or metallic embellishments may be allowed. However, it's safer to wear formal trousers or salwar-kameez to avoid any issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-117681\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse117681\" aria-controls=\"collapse117681\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I wear a watch according to the UGC guidelines for exams?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse117681\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-11768\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-117681\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, wearing any kind of watch, including analog, digital, or smartwatches, is strictly <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">against the UGC NET Dress Code 2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-117682\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse117682\" aria-controls=\"collapse117682\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there any relaxation in the UGC NET dress code for medical reasons?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse117682\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-11768\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-117682\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, candidates with medical needs must carry supporting documents or prescriptions and inform the exam authorities in advance for any exceptions.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-117683\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse117683\" aria-controls=\"collapse117683\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are earrings or jewelry allowed during the exam according to the UGC NET Exam Dress Code?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse117683\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-11768\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-117683\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0No, candidates should not wear any type of jewelry, including earrings, nose rings, chains, bangles, or anklets. These items can lead to disqualification.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-117684\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse117684\" aria-controls=\"collapse117684\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does the UGC NET Dress Code allow candidates to wear traditional clothing like sarees or kurta-pajama?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse117684\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-11768\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-117684\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While traditional clothing is not outright banned, it should be kept plain and simple, without layers, embroidery, or metal attachments. 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