List of Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application Form: Check Documents Size and Formats

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2025 ( NEET )

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NEET 2026 application process is likely to be conducted from February to March. Document upload is an important stage in the NEET 2026 application form completion. It is important to know the list of documents required along with their correct formats and sizes. This article brings a detailed account of the documents required for NEET 2026.

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List of Documents Required for NEET 2025 Application Form

The NEET 2026 application form is likely to be rereleased by NTA in February 2026. The last date to fill and submit the NEET application form 2026, including the documents upload, is expected to be scheduled for March 2026. If you are among those who are planning to appear for NEET 2026, which will be conducted in the first week of May 2026, then you must be aware of the NEET application form 2026 documents required

This article of Shiksha.com brings a detailed account of the list of documents required for the NEET 2026 application form.

Q:   When did the NEET 2025 registration start?
Q:   Can I fill the NEET application form 2025 offline?
Q:   Can I change my NEET exam centre after the application process?

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. Following this, you have to fill up the NEET application form. Document upload is one of the most crucial stages of the application form, and a lot of applicants face a hindrance at this stage, either due to the lack of the right documents, or the format or sizes. To help you with this, we are listing down not only the NEET application form 2026 documents required but the right file format and size and other important guidelines as well.

Table of content
  • List of Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application Form
  • NEET 2026 Application Form Documents Required Size and Formats
  • Guidelines for NEET UG 2026 Application Form Photograph Upload
  • Guidelines for NEET UG 2026 Application Form Signature Upload
  • Guidelines for NEET UG 2026 Application Form Thumb Impression Upload
  • Document Proof of Citizenship for NEET UG 2026 Application Form
  • Category Certificates for NEET UG 2026 Application Form
  • How to Fill NEET 2026 Application Form
  • FAQs Regarding List of Documents to be Uploaded in NEET 2026 Application Form
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List of Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application Form

Take a look at the NEET application form 2025 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)

NEET 2026 Application Form Documents Required Size and Formats

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 following table brings the file format and sizes for each of the required documents.

Documents

Size & Format

Scanned Photograph

10 KB to 200 KB (passport size)

4"x6", 10 KB to 200 KB (postcard size)

JPG/JPEG

Scanned Signature

10 KB to 50 KB

JPG/JPEG

Scan of left and right-hand fingers and thumb impressions

10 KB to 200 KB

JPG/JPEG

Category Certificate (If Applicable)

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Class 10 or Equivalent Pass Certificate

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Class 10 or Equivalent Mark Sheet

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Class 10 or equivalent CGPA to percentage Conversion Certificate

 

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Identity Proof ((for those candidates who will verify their identities through methods other than Aadhaar or Digilocker) 

10 KB to 200 KB

JPG/JPEG

Address Proof (present and permanent)

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Citizenship Certificate or Embassy Certificate

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

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

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Guidelines for NEET UG 2026 Application Form Photograph Upload

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 photographs are as follows:

  • 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

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Guidelines for NEET UG 2026 Application Form Signature Upload

The guidelines for uploading signatures on the NEET 2025 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 NEET UG 2026 Application Form Thumb Impression Upload

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.

 

Document Proof of Citizenship for NEET UG 2026 Application Form

For candidates whose nationality is Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Foreign citizen, the following 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 Application Form

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 2025 information brochure.

How to Fill NEET 2026 Application Form

Here we bring the step-by-step process on how to fill the NEET 2026 application form.

  • The first step is to visit the NEET 2026 website, www.neet.nta.nic.in (URL may change)
  • 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.

Read More:

NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Upper Age Limit, Number of Attempts, Qualification

NEET Form Fee for General, OBC, SC and ST Categories

FAQs Regarding List of Documents to be Uploaded in NEET 2026 Application Form

Which is the last date for NEET 2026 application form submission?

A: As per the website, it is expected that the NEET 2026 application process will begin in February 2026. NTA will release the application form, NEET exam notification as well as the information bulletin during this time. The application window will remain open for a period of 1 month till the first week of March 2026.  

Q: What are the list of documents to be uploaded in the NEET 2026 application form?

A: NTA listed the following documents to be uploaded while filling the NEET 2026 application form:

  • Passport size photograph

  • Postcard size photograph

  • Left and right-hand fingers and thumb impression

  • Signature

  • Category Certificate (if 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)

Unlike last year, Class 10 Pass Certificate, permanent and present address proof document and Category Certificate (for SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories) are not required this year.

Q: What is the format of uploading the list of documents required for NEET 2026 application form?

A: The documents such as photographs, signature and thumb impressions have to be uploaded in JPG format and the other documents need to be uploaded in PDF format. Unless the file format or size meets the requiements, the system will not allow to upload the files or save the page and proceed towards the next stage. 

Q: Is it mandatory to upload coloured photographs at the NEET 2026 application form?

A: No, it is not mandatory to upload a coloured photograph, and the files can be in black and while format as well. However, the face should be at least 80 per cent visible and applicants should not be seen wearing caps or sunglasses in the photograph. Moreover, the photographs should not be older than six months. 

Q: Do I have to submit Class 12th marksheet in NEET 2026 application form?

A: There is no need of class 12th marks sheet while you are filling the NEET 2026 application form. All the candidates who have appeared in the Class 12 qualifying exam are already eligible to apply for the exam. Still, you need to enter the Class 12 educational qualificational details in the Qualification Details section of the application form of NEET 2026. 

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