Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application Form: Check List, Photo & Signature Size, Dimensions

NEET 2026 application process is likely to start soon. Candidates need to upload documents while registering for the exam. Check here the list of documents required to fill out the NEET application form. Also, know the size and format of NEET photo, signature and other documents to be uploaded on the form.

Document Required for NEET 2026 Application

The NEET 2026 application form is likely to be released by NTA in February 2026. The last date to fill and submit the NEET application form 2026 is expected to be scheduled for March 2026. Before NEET registration 2026, candidates should make sure that they have all the documents to fill the form. It is essential that candidates should keep the required documents ready in digital (soft copy) as well as in printed form (hard copy) when applying online for the NEET exam. The digital copy has to be uploaded on the registration portal and physical copy is required to enter the details such as educational qualification and marks.

Prior to listing down the NEET documents required, you need to know the broad process to apply for the NEET 2026. The first step is to register, which will generate the credentials such as the application number and password. After this, candidates need to fill up the NEET application form and upload the documents.

The document upload is one of the most crucial stages of the application process. However, applicants may face problems at this stage, either due to the lack of the documents, or because of the incorrect size or dimension. To enable smooth registrations, we have shared below the complete list of documents required to fill NEET UG application.

Also Read: NEET 2026 Exam Date

List of Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application Form

Take a look at the NEET application form 2026 documents required.

• Passport size photograph

• Postcard size photograph

• Left and right-hand fingers and thumb impression

• Signature

• Category Certificate (in case it is applicable)
• Class 10 or equivalent Pass Certificate
• Class 10 or equivalent Mark Sheet
• Class 10 or equivalent CGPA to percentage Conversion Certificate
• Identity Proof (for those candidates who will verify their identities through methods other than Aadhaar or Digilocker) 
• Address Proof (Present and Permanent)

• Person With Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Certificate (if applicable)

• Citizenship certificate (applicable for NRI/OCI/Foreign citizen candidates)

Also Read: NEET 2026 Notification

NEET Photo, Signature & Document Upload Guidelines by NTA: Size and Format

NTA has defined specific file formats and file sizes for each of the documents required for the NEET UG 2026 application form. Unless the dimension requirements are met, the files will not be uploaded. The table brings the file format and sizes for each of the required documents.

How to Upload Photograph on NEET UG 2026 Application Form?

Apart from complying with the document file format and size, candidates should also follow the guidelines shared by NTA in terms of uploading the photograph, signature and left and right-hand fingers and thumb impressions. The guidelines regarding how to upload the photograph on NEET form are shared below-

• The photograph should not be less than three months old.

• The photograph should be either in colour or black and white, with 80 per cent face (without mask) visible, including ear,s against a white background.

• The size of the scanned passport photograph should be between 10 KB to 200 KB (clearly legible).

• The size of the scanned Postcard photograph (4”x6”) should be between 10 KB - 200 KB (clearly legible).

• The file format should be JPG or JPEG.

Also Read: Postcard Size Photograph for NEET

NTA Guidelines on Uploading of Signature

The guidelines for uploading signatures on the NEET 2026 application form are as follows:

• The scanned signature should be between 4 KB to 30 KB.

• The file format should be JPG only.

• The signature should be made on black ballpoint pen on white paper. 

• The signature should be made in running letters and not in full capital letters.

• In case someone else’s signature has been uploaded, the candidature shall be cancelled and the case will be considered an Unfair Means Case. Criminal action as per the laws of the land shall also be initiated.

Guidelines for Uploading Thumb Impression on NEET Online Form

The guidelines for uploading the left-hand thumb impression are as follows:

• The candidate should put Left and Right-hand Fingers and Thumb impressions as per the Template provided.

• The thumb impressions should be clearly legible.

• The file size has to be between 10 KB to 200 KB.

• Unclear Left and Right-hand fingers and thumb Impressions in Online Application Forms will also be rejected.

Documents for Proof of Citizenship for NEET 2026 Application Form

For candidates whose nationality is Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Foreign citizen, these documents will have to be uploaded:

• Scanned copy of the first and last page of the Passport wherein the Citizenship /Nationality of the Candidate, as well as the date of issue, Validity Period, place of issue, and Issuing Authority of the Passport, are clearly mentioned.

  Or

• Citizenship Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the Country of Nationality of the Candidate, wherein the Citizenship/Nationality of the Candidate, date of issue, Validity Period, place of issue, and Issuing Authority are clearly mentioned.

  Or

• Any other Document issued by a Government Authority in the Country of Nationality of the Candidate (including OCI Card issued by the MHA or concerned Indian Diplomatic Mission in case of OCT Candidate only), wherein the Citizenship /Nationality of the Candidate, date of issue, Validity Period, place of issue and Issuing Authority of the Document, are clearly mentioned.

Category Certificates for NEET UG 2026 Registration

Candidates belonging to the reserved category or a particular category will have to upload the requisite category certificate. The list of applicable certificates is given below:

• PwBD certificate or the Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card/Swavlamban Card stating the percentage of disability of the candidate.

In case candidates lack the requisite certificate issued on or after the date mentioned above, they will have to download and fill the Declaration by Candidates in lieu of the category certificate from the NEET 2026 information brochure.

How to Apply Online for NEET 2026?

Have a look at the process to fill the NEET 2026 application form below-

• Visit the NEET 2026 website, www.neet.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the 'New Candidate Register Here' tab
• Read all the instructions and fill in the mandatory details such as personal and contact details, selection of password, security question and enter the security pin.
• Once the registration process is complete, NTA will send the NEET 2026 application number and password to the registered mobile number and email.
• The application form of NEET 2026 is divided into four stages: Personal Details, Identification Details, Exam Centre Details, Qualification Details, Additional and Emergency Contact Details, Document Upload and Fee Payment.
• The application fee has to be paid in online mode only through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI methods.

 The NEET 2026 application process will be considered successful only after the application fee is paid.

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