NEST Dress Code 2024 for Male & Female Candidates

Pratiki Patra
Pratiki Patra

Updated on - Jul 2, 2024

NEST Dress Code 2024 is not officially released by the exam organizing bodies, NISER and CEBS. The candidates who are planning for NEST 2024 exam are, however, expected to follow a basic dress code while appearing for the examination.

However, the organising body of NEST 2024 doesn't specify any particular dress code for candidates. Aspirants are advised to wear formal attire while appearing for the NEST 2024 examination. The NEST exam 2024 was conducted on Jun 30, 2024.

The dress code for NEST 2024 doesn't specify any male or female dress code. However, the exam authorities have banned a few items inside the NEST exam centre 2024 such as jewellery, goggles, electronic gadgets, mobile phones, etc. Aspirants are allowed to wear formal shirts and pants according to the NEST dressing rules.

NEST Dress Code for Female

It is advised that the candidates follow the NEST Exam Day Guidelines 2024. The exam authorities of NEST 2024 don't provide any specific NEST dress code for female candidates. However, following a simple and elegant dress code for NEST 2024 is advised. Students can check the NEST dress code 2024 for female candidates below:

  • Students are recommended to wear decent, undecorated clothes while appearing for the examination.
  • Candidates are recommended to avoid wearing any type of metal jewellery, chains, bracelets, or pendants.
  • Candidates must wear plain shoes or sandals. Heels or fancy shoes are not permitted.
  • It is not advised to avoid wearing any type of hair accessories such as wigs or extensions, as it might attract frisking by the exam authorities.
  • Candidates are allowed to wear plain pocketless jeans or single-pocket jeans. No printed jeans are allowed.

NEST Dress Code for Male

NEST dress code for male candidates is different from female candidates. While, the authorities don't specify any NEST dressing rules for male candidates, students are advised to wear decent attire while appearing for the NEST 2024 examination. Candidates can refer to the NEST dress code for male candidates mentioned below.

  • Simple t-shirts or shirts are acceptable while appearing for the examination.
  • Candidates are not allowed to wear smartwatches or digital watches during the examination.
  • Aspirants are advised not to wear any type of caps, sunglasses, chains, bracelets, etc.
  • Candidates are advised to wear simple shoes, sandals, or slippers. Fancy shoes may not be allowed.

NEST 2024: Exempted Items

The authorities of the NEST 2024 examination have set guidelines for prohibited items inside the examination centre. If candidates don't follow the NEST dressing rules and are found with any prohibited item inside the examination hall, then the examination will be cancelled for such students.

The things which are banned inside the examination hall are listed below.

Banned Items
Smartwatches or digital watches Tape recorders
Slide rulers Log table
Packet food Wallet, purse, handbags
Medicines Earphones, headphones
Jackets, Hoodies Camera
Handheld computers Belts, bracelets, and chains
Mobile phone Pencil box
Calculators Book, paper, files, and exam pad
Mechanical pen/pencil Electronic gadgets 

NEST 2024: Things to Carry

The organizing body of NEST 2024 mentioned a few items which candidates need to carry while appearing for the examination. Candidates can check the mentioned items, which they can carry inside the NEST 2024 examination centre.

Allowed Items
Blue and black ballpoint pens Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Simple analog watch Photo ID, Aadhar card, Driving License, Voter ID card, Passport
NEST Admit Card 2024 Drugs are allowed only for sick or disabled students.

NEST Exam Day Guidelines 2024

Candidates need to follow the exam day instructions before appearing for the NEST 2024 examination. The NEST exam instructions are set by the organizing body of NEST. Candidates can refer to the mentioned points to understand the NEST dress code 2024 exam instructions.

  • Candidates must reach the exam hall before the allotted time.
  • Students should not indulge in any type of malpractice.
  • Any type of illegal activity inside the exam hall may lead to the cancellation of the examination.
  • Candidates should follow the NEST dress code 2024 and should not carry any type of bag or luggage to the examination hall.
  • Along with the admit card, aspirants must carry a photo ID Proof such as an Aadhar card, PAN card, Voter ID card, driving licence, etc.
  • Students with disabilities must bring their PwD certificates to the exam hall.

NEST 2024 Exam Timings

Candidates need to reach the examination hall one hour before the commencement of the examination. Candidates should follow the appropriate NEST Dress timings to avoid last-minute rush. Students can refer to the table below for NEST timings.

NEST 2024 Shifts NEST Exam Timings  NEST Reporting Time 
Shift 1 9 AM to 12:30 PM  8 AM to 9:25 AM
Shift 2 2.30 PM to 6:00 PM  1.30 PM to 2:55 PM

FAQs on NEST Dress Code

Q: When will the second shift of the NEST 2024 exam will take place?

A: The second shift of NEST 2024 exam will take place from 2.30 pm to 6 pm on Jun 30, 2024.

Q: What are the banned items in the NEST 2024 exam centre?

A: Candidates are not allowed to carry the following items in the exam hall - electronic devices or accessories, any academic resource, cameras, tape recorders, and metallic items, eatable items.

Q: When will the first shift of NEST 2024 exam take place?

A: The first shift of NEST 2024 exam will take place from 9 am to 12.30 pm on Jun 30, 2024.

Q: What items are allowed in the NEST 2024 exam centre?

A: Candidates are allowed to carry the following items in the exam hall - Blue and black ballpoint pens, Pencil, eraser, and sharpener, Simple analogue watch, Photo ID, Aadhar card, Driving License, Voter ID card, Passport, NEST Admit Card 2024, and drugs (allowed only for sick/disabled students).

LIVE APPLICATION FORMS

Other Science Exams

Popular Exams

Latest News on NEST

Loading...