The exact file sizes and formats NTA asks for, the live photo step, and the mistakes that cause a photograph mismatch notice.
Last updated: October 29, 2026
You also take a live photo through your webcam during the form, or by scanning a QR code with your phone. Both photos need a white background, good light and about 80% of your face visible, with ears showing and no mask.
| Document | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Scanned photograph (recent, colour, passport size) | JPG / JPEG | 10 kB – 200 kB |
| Signature | JPG / JPEG | 10 kB – 100 kB |
| Class 10 certificate or marksheet | 50 kB – 300 kB | |
| Disability / UDID certificate (if PwD) | 50 kB – 300 kB | |
| Certificate of limitation to write (if needed) | 50 kB – 300 kB | |
| Non-Indian passport (foreign nationals, OCI) | 50 kB – 300 kB |
Source: NTA JEE (Main) 2027 public notice and Information Bulletin dated 24 October 2026, on jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA can revise dates; check the site before acting.
If the file is above 200 kB, reduce the image dimensions (for example to about 350 × 450 pixels) and save again as JPG. If it is below 10 kB, the image is too small or too compressed; scan or photograph it again at higher quality. Check the final size in the file properties before uploading.
Yes, cracking JEE Main in 3 months is possible if you: (1) Already have Class 11-12 basics clear, (2) Focus only on high-weightage topics (40% of syllabus = 70% questions), (3) Solve 50+ PYQs daily, (4) Take 3-4 full mocks per week. JEE Advanced in 3 months is much harder but not impossible for focused students.
NCERT is sufficient for 60-70% of JEE Main Chemistry and 40-50% of Physics. For Maths, NCERT builds concepts but you need additional problem practice. For 150+ marks, supplement NCERT with coaching modules or HC Verma/DC Pandey for Physics, and any standard JEE book for Maths problems.
Quality matters more than quantity. 4-6 focused hours daily for 18+ months can crack JEE Main with 150+ marks. For JEE Advanced, 6-8 hours is typical. Most toppers report 6-10 hours of actual productive study. Beyond 10 hours, diminishing returns set in. Consistency over months beats occasional 12-hour days.
Absolutely. JEE tests preparation, not innate intelligence. Many IITians were average students in school. Keys to success: (1) Start early (Class 11), (2) Be consistent (small daily effort), (3) Focus on understanding over memorization, (4) Learn from mistakes through error analysis. Your school grades do not predict JEE success.
Start with: (1) NCERT for all three subjects to build foundation, (2) One coaching module or standard book per subject, (3) Topic-wise PYQs from Day 1, (4) Weekly revision schedule. First 3 months focus only on Class 11 basics. Join a test series by month 4. Avoid YouTube rabbit holes - stick to one source per subject.
The scanned photograph must be a JPG or JPEG file between 10 kB and 200 kB, in colour, with a white background and about 80% of the face visible, including ears, without a mask.
The signature must be a JPG or JPEG file between 10 kB and 100 kB, clearly legible.
Yes. The 2027 bulletin asks candidates to capture a live photograph through a webcam, or through a phone by scanning a QR code, in addition to uploading a scanned photo.
The 2027 bulletin does not ask for a name and date printed on the photo. It asks for a recent colour passport-size photo against a white background.
Only during the correction window, 27 to 29 November 2026 for Session 1, if NTA allows that field to be edited.
