Official · NTA bulletin 24 Oct 2026

JEE Main 2027 Photo and Signature Size

The exact file sizes and formats NTA asks for, the live photo step, and the mistakes that cause a photograph mismatch notice.

Last updated: 26 October 2026

Direct answer

Photo: JPG, 10–200 kB. Signature: JPG, 10–100 kB. Class 10 certificate: PDF, 50–300 kB.

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.

Upload rules

File size and format for every upload

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	PDF	50 kB – 300 kB
Disability / UDID certificate (if PwD)	PDF	50 kB – 300 kB
Certificate of limitation to write (if needed)	PDF	50 kB – 300 kB
Non-Indian passport (foreign nationals, OCI)	PDF	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.

New step

How the live photo works

Switch on the laptop camera or connect a webcam before you open the form.
No webcam? The form shows a QR code. Scan it with your phone and take the photo there.
Sit facing a plain white wall with light in front of you, not behind you.
Remove the mask and cap. Keep both ears visible. Look straight at the camera.

Avoid rejection

Photo checklist

Recent photo that matches how you look now. NTA can compare it with your Aadhaar photo.
White background, colour photo, face covering about 80% of the frame.
No selfie filters, no dark glasses, no shadow on the face.
Your own photo and signature only. Using someone else's is treated as unfair means.
Sign on white paper in black or blue ink, then crop close to the signature.

Too big or too small

How to resize the photo to the right kB

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.

Common mistakes

Why photos get questioned

A photo from Class 8 that does not match your face today.
Selfie taken with the phone held low, showing half the face.
Yellow light at night making the background look grey.
Signature in capital letters in the form but cursive on exam day. Sign the same way every time.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is the photo size for JEE Main 2027?

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.

What is the signature size for JEE Main 2027?

The signature must be a JPG or JPEG file between 10 kB and 100 kB, clearly legible.

Is a live photo required for JEE Main 2027?

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.

Does the JEE Main photo need my name and date?

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.

Can I change my photo after submitting the form?

Only during the correction window, 27 to 29 November 2026 for Session 1, if NTA allows that field to be edited.