JEE Main 2026 Photo and Signature Guidelines - The National Testing Agency has published the revised JEE Main photo and signature guidelines 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. According to the brochure, the photo size has been reduced, while the signature size has been increased. The signature and photograph will only be accepted if they meet the JEE Main 2026 photo requirements. The last date to submit the JEE Main 2026 registration is November 27, 2025. The JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted from January 21 to 30 for Session 1, and from April 2 to 9, 2026, for Session 2. The JEE Main correction form 2026 will be available on December 1 & 2, 2025. Find more details on the JEE Main 2026 photo and signature guidelines below.
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The JEE Main application process includes form filling, uploading of documents and payment of the application fee. Applicants are required to adhere to the JEE Mains photo requirements to submit the form successfully. The JEE Main 2026 photograph upload guidelines require the file to be named "Photograph" and should be between 10 kb to 200 kb. Similarly, the signature must be in JPG/JPEG format, named "Signature" and sized between 10 kb to 100 kb. JEE Main 2026 exam aspirants must check the JEE Main photo and signature specifications.
The National Testing Agency released the revised guidelines on the JEE Mains photo requirements through the official exam notification. Candidates must check the JEE Main 2026 registration photo size requirements in advance to complete the registration process hassle-free. As per the JEE Mains 2026 photo size guidelines, there is no JEE Main photo size in pixels. The JEE Main photograph guidelines are as follows:
The recent passport-size photograph should be in colour with 80% face (without a mask) visible, including the ears, against a white background.
The photograph should be named 'Photograph'.
The scanned photograph should be in JPG/JPEG format.
The JEE Main photo size 2026 should be between 10 kb to 200 kb.
To upload a photo in the JEE Main application form, candidates have to ensure to meet the JEE photo requirements 2026. Students cannot upload the JEE Main photograph if they do not adhere to the JEE Main 2026 photograph guidelines. To upload a photo for JEE Main, candidates have to click on the upload file button. After this, candidates have to select the file and click on upload.
Applicants cannot upload the photograph until they meet the JEE Mains 2026 photo requirements. To ensure the candidate's photograph gets correctly uploaded, students can make use of the online JEE Main photo resize tools. The JEE Main photo resizer will fit the image as per the JEE Mains photo size requirements. Some of the JEE 2026 photo resize tools are:
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Apart from the photograph, candidates will be required to upload a scanned image of their signature. The authority also mentioned the JEE Main signature size specifications. Candidates must ensure their scanned signature image is as per the JEE signature size in pixels as specified by NTA. The JEE Main signature size guidelines are as follows:
The scanned signature image should be in JPG/JPEG format.
The JEE Main signature size should be between 10 kb to 100 kb.
Candidates must ensure that the JEE Main signature background is white.
Ensure that the signature file meets the JEE Main signature guidelines. Candidates can upload the JEE Main signature 2026 in JPG/JPEG format only with the file size being 10 kb to 100 kb. Applicants have to click on the upload file button to submit their JEE Main signature.
If the signature file does not meet the JEE Main signature size then candidates should use the online JEE Main signature resize options. Some online JEE Main signature resize tools are:
Particulars | Size |
|---|---|
Photograph in JPEG/JPG format | 10 KB to 200 KB |
Signature in JPEG/JPG format | 10 KB to 100 KB |
Class 10 certificate or Birth Certificate in PDF format | 50 KB to 300 KB |
Disability Certificate/ UDID (if applicable) | 50 KB to 300 KB |
| Identity Proof in JPG/JPEG format | 10 KB to 200 KB |
Candidates can check the list of documents required while submitting the JEE Main Application Form 2026:
Candidate’s Photograph
Signature
Class 10 mark sheet
Disability Certificate/ UDID Card (If applicable)
Identity Proof (other than Adhaar or Digilocker)
Spectacles are allowed only if they are being used regularly.
Polaroid and computer-generated photos are not acceptable.
Candidates must upload the photograph and signature as per the mentioned specifications
The JEE Main photo and signature should be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format.
Candidates must avoid using any filters or editing on the uploaded JEE Main photograph.
In case the photograph or signature is blurred or not visible to identify the identity of the candidate then, the application will be rejected.
Candidate must not use/upload the photograph, signature, and certificate(s) of someone else as it would be treated as Unfair Means (UFM) Practices and actions will be taken under the provisions of Unfair Means Practices.
NTA mentions that the JEE Main photo with name and date should be uploaded at registration. However, in its absence, applicants need not worry as the authorities will still issue the JEE admit cards.
NTA allows candidates to make corrections to the JEE Main signature PDF first. Candidates will be allowed to change their JEE Main photo in the application form at a later date. Candidates who mistakenly upload a wrong image or incorrect dimensions for the signature can make use of the JEE Main 2026 application form correction to make the edits. In case of any discrepancy regarding the candidate’s photograph or signature displayed on the admit card or the confirmation page, candidates must contact the NTA helpline number between 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM to get it rectified. The NTA helpline no. is 011-40759000.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Applicants are required to upload their scanned photograph, signature and class 10th mark sheet. Candidates also have to upload scanned images of Disability Certificate/ UDID Card (If applicable) and Identity Proof (other than Adhaar or Digilocker).
As per the updated JEE Main image specification, the photograph should be between 10 kb to 200 kb.
The accepted JEE Main signature format is JPG/JPEG.
Yes, NTA will allow candidates to change their uploaded JEE Main photographs after completing the JEE Main registration process and only for a specified duration.
The JEE Main photo requirements include-
The format should be JPG/JPEG
The size of the uploaded file should be 10 kb to 200 kb
On Question asked by student community
Hey there,
Your OBC-NCL certificate will not be valid for the JEE Mains 2026 application as it is from June 2024. You can apply for a new one as soon as possible. For the JEE Mains, the OBC-NCL certificate should be issued on or after 1 April 2025.
And as for your Aadhar, the mistakes in your name and Date of Birth will be an issue during the document verification process. The details should match your 10th-class certificate. So you will also need to update it as soon as possible.
Hope it helps!!!
Hello Satyam,
Yes, your EWS certificate is valid.
In Bihar, the EWS certificate can be issued by the Circle Officer, BDO, SDO, or DM. So a certificate signed by the Circle Officer (Revenue Officer) is acceptable.
If the format of your certificate is the same as the Central Government EWS format, then it is valid for JEE Main registration and also for JoSAA counselling. The heading “Government of Bihar” does not create any problem.
Just remember one point:
For
JoSAA 2026
, you will need an EWS certificate issued on or after 1 April 2025. Even if your current certificate works for registration, you must update it before counselling.
Hope it helps !
Hello murali
No, your son is not eligible for OBC NCL for IIT JEE because you fall in the "creamy layer" occupational category, regardless of your current employment status or family income. Students whose family income is less than Rs. 8 lakhs annually and they are not belong to the "creamy layer".
Note -
Thank You
Hello,
You can fill the JEE Main form even if you are a private candidate
Write the
name of the school/board from where you are appearing as a private candidate
.
If your Class 12 admit card or registration slip shows a school/centre name, use that exactly.
If your board lists you as a “Private Candidate” under the board name , then write:
CBSE – Private Candidate
(or your board name – Private Candidate)
Use the pin code of the examination centre/school mentioned on your Class 12 private candidate admit card or registration details.
If your board does not give any school address and only shows the regional office address, then use the regional office address pin code given by your board.
Hope it helps !
Hello Aspirant
You should not leave the OBC-NCL certificate ID blank in the JEE Main form it can create problems later.
NTA wants the certificate details while filling the form, not just at counselling. If you can, apply for the OBC-NCL certificate immediately so you get the ID on time.
If you fail to submit the certificate during counselling, your category will shift to General. It’s safer to enter OBC-NCL only if you’re sure you’ll get the certificate before counselling.
Hope it will help you
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