JEE Main Photo Size 2026 and Signature Size

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The JEE photo size for JEE Main 2026 is 10–200 KB, JPG, with no fixed pixel size; the signature is 10–100 KB. Below: the full upload list, whether the JEE Main photo needs your name and date, and a kit that makes every file on your phone.

Specs from the NTA notice: JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin · checked 22 Oct 2026 ·Source (page 10)

JEE Main photo size and other uploads

Photograph 10–200 KB

JPG
- Recent colour passport-size photo
- Plain white background
- Face covers about 80% of the photo, both ears visible, no mask
- No polaroid or computer-made photos
Note: KB-only: the bulletin gives no pixel size. We output 3.5×4.5 cm proportions (≈413×531 px) and shrink only if needed to stay under the KB limit.
Signature 10–100 KB

JPG
- Black ink on white paper
- Clear and readable, not blurred
- Only the candidate's own signature
Class 10 certificate / marksheet 50–300 KB

PDF
- PDF file only, all pages in one file
- Clear and readable; no cut edges
Disability / UDID certificate 50–300 KB

PDF · Optional: PwD/PwBD candidates
- PDF file only, all pages in one file
- Clear and readable; no cut edges
Identity proof 10–200 KB

JPG · Optional: Only if you verify identity without Aadhaar or DigiLocker
- JPG/JPEG file only
- Clear and readable; no cut edges
- Both name and photo on the ID must be visible

JEE Main 2026 document sizes
Document	Size	File size	Format	DPI	Rules
Photograph	Any (keep your crop)	10–200 KB	JPG	—	Recent colour passport-size photo Plain white background Face covers about 80% of the photo, both ears visible, no mask No polaroid or computer-made photos Note: KB-only: the bulletin gives no pixel size. We output 3.5×4.5 cm proportions (≈413×531 px) and shrink only if needed to stay under the KB limit.
Signature	Any (keep your crop)	10–100 KB	JPG	—	Black ink on white paper Clear and readable, not blurred Only the candidate's own signature
Class 10 certificate / marksheet	—	50–300 KB	PDF	—	PDF file only, all pages in one file Clear and readable; no cut edges
Disability / UDID certificate Optional : PwD/PwBD candidates	—	50–300 KB	PDF	—	PDF file only, all pages in one file Clear and readable; no cut edges
Identity proof Optional : Only if you verify identity without Aadhaar or DigiLocker	Any (keep your crop)	10–200 KB	JPG	—	JPG/JPEG file only Clear and readable; no cut edges Both name and photo on the ID must be visible

Upload errors and how to fix them

These are the messages the JEE Main portal shows. Each one has a fix.

Error: File size should be between 10 kb to 200 kb: Fix: Your JEE Main photo is too big (or below 10 KB). Phone photos are 2–5 MB; Auto-fit brings it inside 10–200 KB without changing what you look like.
Error: Signature file size should be between 10 kb to 100 kb: Fix: The signature limit is smaller than the photo limit. Crop tight around the ink and Auto-fit to 10–100 KB.
Error: Invalid file type. Only JPG/JPEG allowed: Fix: iPhone HEIC or PNG screenshots are refused. SahiSize converts any photo to a real JPG.
Error: Live photo not matched: Fix: The live photo did not match Aadhaar. Retake it in better light without a cap or new glasses. If it still fails, NTA asks for the attested photo certificate from the bulletin annexure.
Error: PDF size should be between 50 kb to 300 kb: Fix: Certificates must be one PDF of 50–300 KB. A single clean page is often under 50 KB; SahiSize adds quality until it crosses the minimum.

JEE Main photo upload rules

JEE Main keeps uploads short: a photo, a signature and a Class 10 PDF for everyone, plus a disability certificate and an ID proof only for some candidates. Like every NTA form, it states file sizes in KB and gives no pixel dimensions.

What makes JEE Main different

Two sessions, one set of files. Session 1 opens in the autumn and session 2 early in the year. If you applied for session 1 you log in with the same application number later, so keep your files.
The signature can be larger than in CUET or UGC NET. JEE allows 10–100 KB, while those forms stop at 50 KB. Do not copy a JEE signature into them without fitting it again.
Class 10 proof is mandatory. It goes up as one PDF of 50–300 KB.

Prepare in this order

Photograph yourself in colour against a white wall. Your face should fill about 80% of the frame with both ears visible and no mask. Auto-fit keeps a 3.5×4.5 cm shape inside 10–200 KB.
Sign on white paper in black ink, crop tight and fit it to 10–100 KB.
Scan or photograph the Class 10 certificate or marksheet. Add all pages here and save one PDF between 50 and 300 KB.
If you will not verify identity through Aadhaar or DigiLocker, photograph your ID card and fit it to a 10–200 KB JPG.
PwD candidates: make the disability or UDID certificate a 50–300 KB PDF.

Live photo

The form captures a live photo with your webcam or, through a QR code, your phone. It is compared with Aadhaar, so wear what you wear in your recent photo.

Timing

The session 1 form for JEE Main 2026 ran from 31 October to 27 November 2025. The next session 1 window is likely around November.

If the portal still rejects it

Read the error: a type error usually means a HEIC or PNG file, and a size error means the file is outside its KB range. Run the same file through the exam preset again rather than a generic compressor.

JEE photo size FAQ

What is the photo and signature size for JEE Main?

Photo 10–200 KB and signature 10–100 KB, both JPG/JPEG. NTA gives no pixel size, only the KB range.

What is the live photo in JEE Main?

Besides the uploaded photo, the form captures a live photo with your webcam or phone (scan the QR code). It is matched with Aadhaar, so take it in good light and look like your recent photo.

Do I upload again for JEE Main session 2?

Candidates who applied for session 1 log in with the same application number; new candidates fill the full form, including photo and signature. Keep your files from session 1.

What size is the Class 10 certificate for JEE Main?

A PDF of 50–300 KB. If your one-page scan is under 50 KB, SahiSize raises its quality to cross the minimum.

Do I need to upload an ID proof?

Only if you verify your identity without Aadhaar or DigiLocker. Then upload the ID as a JPG of 10–200 KB.

Can the photo have a light blue background?

The bulletin asks for a white background. Retake against a white wall rather than risk it.

Does the JEE Main photo need my name and date?

Not in the 2026 bulletin as we read it: the photo rules ask for a recent colour photo on a white background, with no name-and-date strip. Older forms and some coaching guides mention a JEE Main photo with name and date, which is why people search for it. Follow your own bulletin; if it asks for the strip, add it before you upload.