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JEE Main — National Testing Agency

Photo, signature, and thumb impression specifications for JEE Main application via jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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Important Submission Guidelines

JEE Main does NOT require the postcard-size photograph (that is NEET-specific).
Live photograph capture is also used during the registration process.
Always verify the current year's Information Bulletin for any updates.

Required Files (3)

File #1

Required by Portal

Verified Portal Rules

Passport Size Photograph

Mandatory

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Recent colour passport photograph (3.5 × 4.5 cm) with plain white background. Face and ears clearly visible.

Accepted FormatsJPG / JPEG

File Size Limit10 KB to 200 KB

Dimensions3.5 × 4.5 cm

Resolution / DPI300 DPI

Background: Plain white background

Portal Instructions:

Recent colour photograph with 80% face coverage (ears clearly visible)
Plain WHITE background only
No caps, goggles, masks, or dark glasses
Prescription glasses are allowed if worn regularly

Client-Side Preparation

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JPEG / JPG / PNG

Max 200 KB

File #2

Required by Portal

Verified Portal Rules

Scanned Signature

Mandatory

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Running handwriting signature in black or blue ink on white paper. File size 4–30 KB.

Accepted FormatsJPG / JPEG

File Size Limit4 KB to 100 KB

Dimensions3.5 × 1.5 cm

Resolution / DPI200 DPI

Background: Pure white background

Portal Instructions:

Running handwriting in BLACK or BLUE ink on white paper
Do NOT use capital/block letters
Signature should be clear and not blurred

Client-Side Preparation

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JPEG / JPG / PNG

Max 100 KB

File #3

Required by Portal

Verified Portal Rules

Left & Right Thumb Impressions

Mandatory

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Clear ink impressions of left and right thumbs on white paper.

Accepted FormatsJPG / JPEG

File Size Limit10 KB to 200 KB

DimensionsWidth: 200–800 px, Height: 200–800 px

Resolution / DPI200 DPI

Background: White paper background

Portal Instructions:

Clean thumb impressions using blue or black ink on white paper
Must be clear and not smudged or blurred

Client-Side Preparation

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Select from device or camera. Processed 100% in browser.

JPEG / JPG / PNG

Max 200 KB

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