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NEET (UG) — National Testing Agency

Photo, postcard photograph, signature, and thumb impression specifications for NEET (UG) application. Requires passport photo, postcard photo, signature, and left/right thumb impressions.

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Important Submission Guidelines

NTA also requires a LIVE PHOTOGRAPH capture during the application process.
Postcard size photograph (4×6 inches) is unique to NEET — other NTA exams may not require it.
Both left and right hand impressions are required.
Always verify the current year's Information Bulletin on nta.ac.in for any updates.

Required Files (4)

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 must be clearly visible (80% face coverage).

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
Photograph must be taken within the last 3 months

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Max 200 KB

File #2

Required by Portal

Verified Portal Rules

Postcard Size Photograph

Mandatory

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Full-length postcard photograph (4 × 6 inches / 10.16 × 15.24 cm) on plain white background. Unique to NEET applications.

Accepted FormatsJPG / JPEG

File Size Limit10 KB to 200 KB

Dimensions4 × 6 inch

Resolution / DPI300 DPI

Background: Plain white background

Portal Instructions:

Standard postcard size: 4 × 6 inches (10.16 × 15.24 cm)
Plain white background only
Name and date of birth must be written below the photograph
Must be a recent photograph taken within the last 3 months

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Max 200 KB

File #3

Required by Portal

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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 30 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
Must be between 4 KB and 30 KB
Do NOT use capital/block letters
Scan in good light to avoid shadows and ensure sharp lines

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Max 30 KB

File #4

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. Must not be smudged. File size 10–200 KB.

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
If left thumb is unavailable, right thumb may be used (declare reason)
Ensure both impressions are well-defined with visible ridge patterns

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Max 200 KB

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