JEE Mains 2026 Photo & Signature Guidelines (OUT): Size, Format, Dimensions and Upload Tips

Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )

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Samridhi Mishra
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Updated on Nov 28, 2025 11:46 IST
Candidates must follow the JEE Mains photo and signature guidelines while filling the JEE application form. The National Testing Agency (NTA) mentions the specifications for both photograph and signature. This will help students avoid rejection of forms and apply for the exam hassle free.

Preparing for the JEE Mains 2026 exam can be futile because of one small mistake while filling out the JEE Mains application form. The NTA JEE Mains application process comprises registration, filling in the details, document upload and paying the registration fee. While filling the form and paying the fee is easy, the uploading part gets a little complicated. All applicants must adhere to the JEE Main photo and signature guidelines for uploading the documents required for JEE Mains registration. Check the JEE Main 2026 photo and signature size and image resizer here to upload the form hassle-free.

JEE Mains photo and signature guidelines

JEE Main 2026 Photo and Signature Guidelines: The National Testing Agency has concluded the JEE Main 2026 session 1 registration online at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the revised photo and signature guidelines for JEE Mains on this page. A key step in the JEE Mains application process is uploading the documents. An applicant has to follow the JEE Mains 2026 photo guidelines to upload the required documents. The authority will release the JEE Main 2026 session 2 application form in the last week of January 2026.

Aspirants of the JEE Mains exam must ensure to verify each point given here to successfully apply for the exam. The JEE Main 2026 application window will not accept any photograph/signature that does not meet the guidelines. Even a small sizing issue can lead to rejection of the JEE Main registration 2026. In this article, we provide the JEE Mains photo and signature guidelines, the JEE Mains photo resizer options and how to make corrections after uploading.

Table of contents
  • What are the JEE Mains 2026 Photo & Signature Guidelines?
  • JEE Main Photo Guidelines 2026
  • JEE Main Photo Resizer
  • JEE Mains 2026 Signature Guidelines
  • Documents Required for JEE Mains 2026 Registration
  • JEE Main Photo and Signature Size - Dimensions and Specifications
  • JEE Main Signature Resizer
  • How to upload the JEE Main Photo and Signature?
  • Special Instructions for JEE Main Photo & Signature Upload
  • JEE Main 2026 Photo Correction Window
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What are the JEE Mains 2026 Photo & Signature Guidelines?

NTA has provided the JEE Main photo and signature guidelines 2026 on the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Applicants have to adhere to the guidelines for JEE Main document upload. The exam authority uses the photograph and signature uploaded during the registration stage to generate the JEE Main admit card. Candidates will not be able to appear for the exam in case of a mismatch in the candidate's photograph on the day of the exam.

Q:   Which was the toughest shift of JEE Main 2026 session 1?
A:

The the toughest shift of the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was January 23, shift 2. Also, some candidates found the JEE Main 22 Jan shift 2 exam the hardest one. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was held in 10 shifts. To overcome the difficulty level differences, NTA will normalise the score of the candidates.

Q:   How may candidates have appeared for JEE Main 2026 session 1 paper 1 exam?
A:

NTA has conducted the JEE Main 2026 January session exam for BE/BTech candidates successfully across multiple cities in India and abroad. The exam was held on January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 and on each day, there were 2 shifts. A total of 10 shifts were held for Paper 1. As per the official NTA data, across the 10 shifts,  13,00,368 candidates have appeared out of the 13,50,969 candidates scheduled to appear

Q:   Is JEE Mains tough in 2026?
A:

As per many experts, JEE Main 2026 exam held in session 1 was the toughest in recent history.

Chemistry was the easiest subject and NCERT based. It was lengthy and tricky this year.

Maths was the toughest, and physics was also moderate to tough. Overall paper was lengthy, and candidates found it difficult to manage time and complete paper on time.

JEE Main Photo Guidelines 2026

Candidates can view the JEE Mains 2026 photo guidelines below. The JEE Main photograph guidelines include details on the background, face frame and size specifications. There is no JEE Main photo size in pixels. However, there is a file size limit.

  • Candidates must upload a recent, coloured passport-size photograph
  • 80% has to the face that is clearly visible, including ears.
  • The applicant's photograph has to be against a white background.
  • Students must save the file name as ‘Photograph’
  • The acceptable format is JPG/JPEG only
  • JEE Main photo size is 10 kb to 200 kb.
  • The dimensions for the JEE Main photograph are 3.5 x 4.5 cms
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JEE Main Photo Resizer

Candidates must be careful of the dimensions and size specifications when uploading their JEE Mains 2026 photograph. Applicants will not be able to upload the photo until it meets the JEE Main image size guidelines. Candidates can make use of the following online tools and sites for JEE Main image converter of the documents without affecting their quality. Some of the JEE Main image resizer options are:

  • Canva
  • Adobe
  • Reduce Images
  • Image Resizer
  • PicResize
Q:   Where can I find important study materials for JEE Mains preparation?
A:
Students can check details about JEE Main important chapter and topics from this page. While it is necessary that students pay special attention to chapters with high weightage, it is highly advised that they cover the full JEE Mains syllabus. The question paper of JEE Main is prepared by considering the entire JEE syllabus which consists of topics from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics from class 11 and 12. Important study material for JEE Main like books or short notes can be checked online. Students who are taking coaching can get the study materials from the coaching institutes.
Q:   Are virtual calculators allowed in JEE Main?
A:

No. NTA has not allowed calculators of kind - virtual or physical inside the JEE Main exam hall. Candidates must not carry calculators or any other electronic device in the JEE Main examination centre.

Q:   How can I download JEE Mains exam city intimation slip?
A:

NTA will activate the link to download JEE Main city intimation slip 2026 on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates need to login on the JEE Main official website using their application number and password to download the JEE Main 2026 advance exam city allotment slip. 

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JEE Mains 2026 Signature Guidelines

Another mandatory document to be uploaded is the candidate’s signature. NTA specifies the JEE Mains signature guidelines too. The authority will also mention the JEE Main signature size specifications. The signature file will be accepted only if it meets the JEE Main signature size in pixels limits specified by NTA. To upload the JEE Main signature pdf, candidates must keep in mind the following guidelines.

  • The candidate must sign on a white sheet with either black or blue ink
  • Signature should be clearly legible
  • The signature file should be named 'Signature' 
  • The only accepted format for JEE Main signature upload is JPG/JPEG 
  • The signature file has to be between 10 kb to 100 kb.

Documents Required for JEE Mains 2026 Registration

A photograph and signature are not the only required documents for JEE Mains application form. Apart from these, applicants have to upload a few other required documents for JEE Mains registration. The list of documents required for JEE Mains 2026 registration is mentioned below.

  • Candidate’s photograph
  • Candidate’s Signature
  • Class 10th certificate
  • Category/caste certificate, if applicable
  • PwD certificate, if applicable

JEE Main Photo and Signature Size - Dimensions and Specifications

Here is a table for JEE Mains photo and signature size guidelines. Candidates can check the size specifications for the JEE Mains 2026 registration document-wise.

Document

Size

Dimension

Photograph

10 kb to 200 kb

3.5 x 4.5 cms

Signature

10 kb to 100 kb

3.5 x 1.5 cms

Class 10th certificate

50 kb to 300 kb

-

PwD certificate (If applicable)

50 kb to 300 kb

-

JEE Main Signature Resizer

Candidates have to ensure the JEE Mains 2026 signature file is within the size limit otherwise the application portal will show an error message. Here are some options for signature resizer JEE Mains:

  • Reduce Images
  • Image Resizer
  • PicResize
  • Canva
  • Adobe

How to upload the JEE Main Photo and Signature?

Candidates have to upload JEE Mains photo and signature on the portal itself. To do this, applicants just need to click on the 'upload file' tab and select their file. The system will verify the uploaded image and confirm the acceptance with a green mark. If not, then the file will not be uploaded and the system will display an error message in red colour. Candidates can proceed to the last stage of the application process, fee payment only after having uploaded the photograph, signature, class 10th marksheet and any additional documents, if applicable.

Special Instructions for JEE Main Photo & Signature Upload

Candidates must keep the following pointers in mind while uploading the JEE Mains 2026 required documents:

  • Do not upload a blurry or filtered/edited photo
  • The Candidate has to upload only his/ her photograph, signature, and certificates (and not of anybody else
  • In case it is found at any time in the future that the applicant has used/uploaded someone else’s photograph, signature, or certificates or he/she has tampered his/her application form/admit card/result/scorecard, then they will be put under the ‘Unfair Means’ category. 
  • Such candidates will be dealt with according to the provisions as deemed fit by the authorities.
  • In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signature shown in the e-Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the NTA Help Line.
  • In this case, the candidate would appear in the examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later. 

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JEE Main 2026 Photo Correction Window

As per the JEE Main brochure, the candidates cannot change their photograph once they submit the form. Even the rules and guidelines of the JEE Main application form correction specify that candidates cannot change the JEE Main photograph during the form correction period. However, the candidate’s signature can be re-uploaded during the form correction in case it is required. 

Students need not panic. If you feel the need to change the JEE Main photograph after submitting the form, then you must wait for the JEE Main photo correction. The authorities will open the JEE Main photo correction facility for a limited time to re-upload the candidates' photographs. Candidates must wait for the photo correction before starting to fill out a new JEE Main application form in case of any errors. Filling up multiple JEE Mains application forms will also be considered an unfair means practice and will be dealt with seriously.

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