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JEE Main 2027 Photo Mismatch - Several applicants have raised the issue of JEE Main photo mismatch. There can be several reasons like different photo in Aadhaar compared to the live photo etc. In such cases, candidates can follow certain steps to overcome the JEE Main 2027 photo mismatch problem. NTA is conducting the JEE Main 2027 registration till November 22, 2026. Read this page to know the causes of photo mismatch, JEE Main live photo upload problem and other related issues.
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Candidates should understand why the JEE Main photo mismatch error is occurring. It is the first step towards resolving the problem. Here are some of the common reasons.
Outdated Aadhaar Data- It is possible that data fetched through an identity verifier like DigiLocker, Janparichay, or e-Pramman is old and has not been updated with any latest information.
Old photo in Aadhaar- Photo captured during live photo may look very different from that of Aadhaar. This may cause an algorithm to flag JEE Main photo mismatch error.
Live Camera Issues: Any problem with camera or improper lighting may result in unclear facial features.
File format and specification: If any image is uploaded not pertaining to specified dimensions or file size limits can cause an error during photo verification.
Linking wrong Aadhaar- Some candidates have reportedly linked Aadhaar of their parent, causing their parent’s photo to be fetched instead.
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As per the data provided in the brochure, the authority may provide an opportunity to correct and re-upload the JEE Main 2027 live photo. However, such an option was not provided last year. Moreover, in case the problem lies with the Aahaar photo, they can follow the given steps.
Update Aadhaar- Candidates are advised to update their Aadhaar with the latest photo.
Re-KYC via DigiLocker- After logging in to the DigiLocker account, candidates can access the document and refresh it to do the KYC again. This will sync any updates with the account.
Recheck the file size- Candidates need to upload a passport-size photo of file size 10KB to 200KB. It should be in the JPG/JPEG format only. Any other type will be rejected.
Reapply- In case candidates had applied with incorrect format and are unable to change the photograph, they can register again. NTA had released a notification stating that only the last submitted application form with a successfully paid fee will be considered final.
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As per discussions on forums, several applicants have raised the issue of JEE Main live photo not uploading. Here are a few of the causes and solutions.
Camera Access Denied- Candidates need to give permission to the browser to access the Camera. They have to click the lock icon next to the browser URL and select ‘Allow’ under the Camera Access option.
Black Screen- Candidates must close any app running in the background, especially those which have access to the camera like Zoom, Teams, Skype etc. Refresh and clear browser cache and try again.
Problem with device compatibility- Candidates can opt to use an external camera (mobile, tab etc) instead of the system’s camera. They can use the QR-code capture feature in case the system’s webcam is incompatible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The candidate can correct the photo by re-uploading it or reapplying for the JEE Main exam. Check the page for more details.
The authority will announce any JEE Main photo correction details online. Until then, aspirants can use the steps given here.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Devendra,
The National Testing Agency (NTA) primarily provides the official JEE Main syllabus, previous-year question papers, answer keys and mock tests rather than complete chapter-wise preparation notes. You can access these resources through the official JEE Main website.
Hello student!
JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in two sessions by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The January session is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027, while the April session will be held from April 2 to 7, 2027.
You can check the complete
Hello!
Check the below resources to access the JEE Main, NDA Physics Sample Papers:
https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-mains-physics-sample-paper
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-2027-physics-sample-paper
https://competition.careers360.com/download/nda-sample-papers-previous-years
Hope it helps!
Hello student!
Check the link below to find the JEE Main High Scoring Chapters and Topics:
https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-highest-scoring-chapters-and-topics
You may also check the chapterwise weightage by clicking the link below:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-chapter-wise-weightage
Hope it helps.
Hello Bhumi,
Here are the links you asked for. I hope they serve your purpose.
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