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How to paste a photo on the JEE Admit card 2026 - Candidates have to paste their photo on the JEE Main 2026 admit card. The photo on the JEE Main admit card is important as it verifies the identity of the candidate attempting the exam. The authority will announce the release date for the JEE Main 2026 admit card on the official website. The guidelines for the photo will be available on the JEE Main 2026 admit card. Candidates should paste the photo before the exam commences. The JEE Main exam will be held in 2 sessions. The session 1 JEE Main 2026 exam will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026, and the session 2 from April 2 to 9, 2026. The last date for JEE Main 2026 registration is November 27, 2025.
The JEE Main 2026 cut-off trends, based on last year’s data, are as follows.
Category | JEE Mains cut-off 2025 |
General | 93.1023262 |
Persons with Disability | 0.0079349 |
EWS | 80.3830119 |
OBC-NCL | 79.4313582 |
SC | 61.1526933 |
ST | 47.9026465 |
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To attempt the JEE Main 2026 exam, candidates must carry the admit card and photo without fail. Candidates need to adhere to the JEE Main 2026 guidelines to avoid last-minute issues in the exam hall. Candidates can find information regarding how to paste the photo, the size of the photo, and various details related to the photo on the JEE Main admit card.
Candidates can follow the steps below to ensure that the candidate's photo is correctly pasted on the admit card of JEE Main 2026.
Download the JEE Main 2026 admit card- Candidates should first download the JEE Main admit card 2026 from the official website. The JEE Main 2026 admit card must be downloaded onto an A4 sheet. It is very important to carry a physical copy of the admit card to the JEE Main 2026 exam centre, as soft copies will not be accepted.
Use a recent photograph- Candidates must ensure that they use a photograph that is not older than six months while pasting.
Photo Dimensions- Candidates should ensure that the photo meets the prescribed dimensions. the dimensionless are 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, passport-sized photo
Use proper adhesive- Use a glue stick as opposed to liquid glue. This is because liquid glue takes longer to dry, and the photo can move, getting adhesive all over the admission card.
Carefully stick the photo in the designated area.
A few common guidelines that should be kept in mind while pasting the photo on the JEE admit card can be found below
Ensure that the uploaded picture and the photo that is pasted on the admit card are the same. In case, same photo is unavailable, candidates should paste the most recent picture that resembles the uploaded picture closely to avoid being disqualified.
Care must be taken that the background of the photo is white and 80% face is coverage, including ears. Avoid brightly coloured or patterned backgrounds in the photo.
Ensure the photo is pasted in the designated area. Pasting the photo anywhere else will cause the admit card to be invalid
Only use glue to stick the photo in the admit card. Candidates should prefer using a glue stick over liquid glue as it dries better and faster. Avoid using items like staples, tape, or glue that peels away easily.
The photo should not cover up any important details such as roll number, exam date and exam centres , name of guardian, etc when pasted.
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Carry extra copies: Always carry one or 2 extra photos to the exam hall in case of emergencies.
Stick photo in Advance- Candidates are advised to stick their photo on the JEE Main 2026 admit card before reaching the exam centre. Waiting until reaching the exam centre to stick the photo might cause a last-minute rush. The glue might also not dry properly and the photo can fall off.
Do not wear extra accessories: Avoid wearing accessories that obstruct the face such as hats, sunglasses etc. the candidate must resemble the photo pasted in the JEE Main admit card for accurate verification and to avoid confusion during verification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, the authority has yet to issue the JEE Main admit card 2026 online.
Yes, it is mandatory to paste a photo on the JEE Main 2026 admit card before attempting the exam.
Candidates must paste a recent, passport size photo with a white background on the admit card of the JEE Main exam.
It is okay if the photo extends beyond the designated box a little towards the bottom. Candidates should ensure that the photo must not obstruct any important information. They can also trim the photo a little at the bottom.
On Question asked by student community
Hi,
In your JEE application, you have to write the application number of your c entral caste certificate because for central government admissions like JEE, you have to use details of your central caste certificate. NTA asks for the application number, which is written on the upper side of the central caste certificate.
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Hello,
Yes, you should select OBC-NCL while filling the JEE MAIN application form, because NTA only recognizes the central government categories that is GEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD. As VJA is a state specific sub- category it is not separately listed in JEE MAIN forms.
Ensure your OBC-NCL certificate is valid under Central Government list, carry the certificate during counselling/admission for verification.
To know more access below mentioned link:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-reservation-criteria
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JEE Mains study materials are currently available in only English and Hindi, so if you need the material in Hindi and English, then you can check for it in Careers360. All the materials are available for all subjects for JEE Mains.
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The date of JEE Advanced 2026 is not announced yet.
But according to previous years records we can assume that the registration for JEE Advanced 2026 exam will likely start in April and the date of exam will lie in the month of May.
For your upcoming JEE Advanced 2026 will need to study more harder than you did in your JEE Mains Exam.
Also you need to check the syllabus which is being asked in the exam. Here is the detailed information about JEE Advanced 2026 ---- Check Here
Hello,
Yes, you need an OBC-NCL certificate if you want to claim the OBC-NCL reservation in JEE Main .
Here are the key points:
If you want the OBC-NCL quota, you must upload a valid OBC-NCL certificate.
The certificate should be issued by the government and must follow the latest format.
It should usually be issued on or after 1 April of the current admission year.
If you do not have a valid certificate, you will be treated as a General (Unreserved) candidate.
If you apply under General category, then no OBC certificate is needed.
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