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Updated on Jan 13, 2026 14:49 IST
NEET 2026 photo, signature, thumb impressions and other documents need to be uploaded on the application form. The NEET UG 2026 registration and application form will be released soon. Check here documents required for NEET registration. Also, know the size and format of NEET photo and signature guidelines by NTA.

NEET 2026 photo, signature, thumb impression and other documents need to be uploaded on the application form. Check here the size and format of NEET photo and signature guidelines by NTA. Also know the documents required for NEET registration. The NEET UG 2026 application form will be released soon.

NEET 2026 Photo, Signature & Document Upload Guidelines by NTA

NEET 2026 Photo, Signature & Document Upload Guidelines by NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the online application form for the NEET UG 2026. Eligible candidates will have to take the NEET 2026 registration and fill out the form online at neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET application process involves uploading of documents in the required size and format. As per the guidelines by NTA, candidates need to upload photo, signature, thumb impression, left & right fingers and other documents on the NEET application form 2026. The NTA specifies the size, format and dimensions as upload document guidelines in the NEET notification 2026. We have shared below the NEET photo and signature guidelines, size, format and other requirements. Also, check below the documents required to fill the application form.

Candidates who will be applying for the NEET exam should know the documents upload guidelines. Candidates cannot upload the documents unless the required size and formats are met.

Table of contents
  • Documents Required for NEET Registration 2026
  • NEET Photo Upload Guidelines 2026 by NTA: Size & Format
  • NEET Signature Upload Guidelines 2026 by NTA: Size & Format
  • NEET Thumb Impressions, Left and Right Hand Fingers Guidelines 2026
  • NEET 2026 Document Upload Guidelines by NTA for Other Requirements

Documents Required for NEET Registration 2026

Candidates need to upload several documents on the NEET 2026 registration and application form. Have a look at the list of documents required for NEET 2026 application form below-

  • Passport-size photograph
  • Postcard-size photograph
  • Left and right-hand fingers
  • Thumb impression
  • Signature
  • Class 10 Pass Certificate, Mark Sheet & CGPA to percentage Conversion Certificate
  • Identity Proof (for those candidates who do not provide Aadhaar or Digilocker details) 
  • Address Proof (Present and Permanent)
  • Category Certificate, if applicable
  • PwBD Certificate, if applicable
  • Citizenship Certificate (for NRI/OCI/Foreign citizen candidates)

NEET Photo Upload Guidelines 2026 by NTA: Size & Format

Candidates need to upload two types of photos on NEET 2026 application form- passport size and postcard size. The NEET photo format should be JPG/ JPEG format. Candidates need to make sure they upload clear scanned images on the online form. Have a look at the NEET photo size and specifications as per the document upload guidelines by NTA below-

Particulars

Features

Types of photos

Passport-size photo

Postcard-size Photo

Size of Passport & Postcard photos

10 KB to 200 KB

Dimensions of Postcard Size Photo for NEET 2026

4X6 inches

Number of photos needed

6 to 8 Passport size & 4 to 6 Postcard size 

Format

JPG

Other Guidelines

  • Photo should have white background
  • 80% face coverage
  • Photographs should not be older than 3 months
  • No Polaroid and Computer-generated photos

Also Read: NEET Form Fees for General, OBC, SC and ST 

NEET Signature Upload Guidelines 2026 by NTA: Size & Format

Candidates need to upload the scanned signature on their NEET online forms. The scanned image should have full signature in running handwriting on white paper. The NTA will reject the application forms with no signature. Have a look at the NEET signature size, format and guidelines below

Particulars

Features

Size of signature

4 KB to 30 KB

Format

JPG

Other Guidelines

No capital letters

Sign on white paper with black pen

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NEET Thumb Impressions, Left and Right Hand Fingers Guidelines 2026

Students need to upload the scanned images of left hand fingers, right hand fingers and thumb impressions on the NEET 2026 online application form. Have a look at these document specifications below-

Particulars

Features

Size

10 KB to 200 KB

Format

JPG

Other Guidelines

Unclear image of left and right hand fingers and thumb Impressions will be rejected

Also Read: Common Mistakes to Avoid in NEET UG 2026 Application Form

NEET 2026 Document Upload Guidelines by NTA for Other Requirements

Apart from photo, size and thumb impressions, candidates need to upload other documents on the NEET form 2026. The other documents required to be uploaded on form are address proof, category certificates, ID proofs, marksheets, etc. Have a look at the NTA NEET document upload guidelines for these files below-

Documents

Size

Format

Class 10 or Equivalent Pass Certificate, Mark Sheet and CGPA to percentage Conversion Certificate

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

ID Proof

10 KB to 200 KB

JPG/JPEG

Address Proof

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Category Certificate, PwBD Certificate, Medical Certificate

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Citizenship Certificate or Embassy Certificate

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

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