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    JEE Main Live Photo Verification 2027: How to Capture, Photo Rules & Guidelines

    JEE Main Live Photo Verification 2027: How to Capture, Photo Rules & Guidelines

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    RanjeetaUpdated on 01 Nov 2026, 09:32 AM IST
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    JEE Main Live Photo Verification 2027: The National Testing Agency has released guidelines on how to capture a live photograph for JEE Main 2027. Candidates applying for the exam must capture and upload a clear live photograph. This process can be easily completed using a good mobile camera or a webcam. While capturing the live photograph, candidates must follow the instructions provided in the JEE Main 2027 information brochure. The JEE Main application process includes form filling, uploading documents, and payment of registration fees. Note that JEE applicants are required to provide a scanned passport-size photograph in addition to the live photo. The last date for submitting the JEE Main Live Photograph is November 22, 2027.

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    This Story also Contains

    1. How to Capture JEE Main Live Photograph 2027?
    2. JEE Main Photograph 2027: Rules for Passport-size photograph
    3. What after the JEE Main Live Photograph 2027?
    4. JEE Main Application Form 2027 Date
    JEE Main Live Photo Verification 2027: How to Capture, Photo Rules & Guidelines
    JEE Main Live Photo Verification 2027: How to Capture, Photo Rules & Guidelines

    The JEE Main 2027 examination will be conducted on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 for Session 1. Check the article for more details on JEE Main live photograph 2027 photo rules & guidelines. 

    How to Capture JEE Main Live Photograph 2027?

    When candidates come across the live photograph upload section in the JEE Main application form, follow the below-mentioned steps to avoid any errors. 

    • Applicants must first turn on their camera, or they can also connect a webcam to the phone or desktop that is being used to fill the JEE Main form.

    • A QR code will be provided on the form; one can also scan the code with the mobile device or tablet to capture and upload the photo

    • The Live Photograph page in the application form will have these buttons: Capture Live Photograph, Upload Photograph and Refresh Captured Photo.

    • Candidates can use the buttons as per their requirements. 

    • Once the photo is captured successfully, a notification will display the text " Image has been saved ". 

    • Candidates must make sure the background is plain white and has proper lighting.

    • They must ensure that they have 80% face visibility, including ears.

    • Wearing a mask is not allowed.

    JEE Main Photograph 2027: Rules for Passport-size photograph

    Here are a few rules and guidelines candidates must follow while uploading the photograph on the document upload page during the JEE Main application form filling process. These details are specifically for the online photograph document upload. 

    Rule

    Details from the bulletin

    Type

    Recently scanned passport-size photograph

    Colour

    In colour

    Face visibility

    80% of the face visible, including ears

    Mask

    Without a mask

    Background

    White background

    File format

    JPG/JPEG only

    File size

    Minimum 10 kB, maximum 200 kB

    Legibility

    Clearly legible

    Whose photo

    JEE participants' own photograph, not of anybody else

    What after the JEE Main Live Photograph 2027?

    After completing the JEE Main photograph upload step, both in live and document format, the candidate’s photograph will be compared with the photograph from their identity verification (DigiLocker). If the photos match, they will get a “Save & Next” option and can proceed. If it doesn’t match, the candidate will get two options. 

    1. Recapture the live photograph.

    2. Proceed to fill the application form with the photograph mismatch. The bulletin warns that your candidature is liable to be cancelled in future if impersonation is detected.

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    JEE Main Application Form 2027 Date

    Particulars

    Details

    JEE Mains 2027 Registration DateSession 1- October 24, 2026
    Session 2- January 5, 2027
    JEE Mains 2027 registration last dateSession 1 - November 22, 2026
    Session 2 - February 3, 2027
    JEE Main 2027 registration with a late fee of Rs 500Session 1- November 23 to 26, 2026
    Session 2- February 4 to 7, 2027

    JEE Main 2027 Exam Date

    Session 1 -  January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027
    Session 2 - April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2027

    JEE Main registration 2027 Fees

    • Rs. 1000 for male candidates of Unreserved
    • Rs 900 for male candidates of the Gen-EWS/OBC category
    • Rs. 800 for female candidates of the Unreserved/Gen-EWS/OBC category
    • Rs. 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the specification for JEE Main 2027 photo upload?
    A:

    The photograph must be uploaded in 10KB to 200KB.

    Q: Is the JEE Main Live Photograph 2027 mandatory?
    A:

    Yes, the JEE Main Live Photograph 2027 is mandatory while filling out the application form online. 

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    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

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