Postcard Size Photo for NEET 2026: Check Example, Dimensions, How to Make
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2025 ( NEET )
Counselling - 30 Oct '25 - 3 Nov '25
Postcard size photo for NEET is one of the top queries of the students planning to appear for NEET 2026. They are often confused about the right format and dimensions required for the NEET postcard-size photograph that needs to be uploaded to the application form. This article of Shiksha brings the details of the postcard-size photo for NEET.
Postcard Size Photo for NEET
A postcard-size photo for NEET is one of the documents to be uploaded to the application form. A postcard-size photograph is one of the mandatory files that need to be uploaded by the applicants of NEET 2026. Students often overlook the requirement of the postcard-sized photo for NEET and end up getting confused or keeping the application process incomplete. Hence, to help candidates complete the NEET application process successfully, this article of Shiksha brings the details of the postcard-size photo for NEET.
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- Highlights of the NEET Postcard Size Photograph
- Guidelines Regarding Postcard Size Photo for NEET
- Other Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application Form
- Instructions for Filling NEET 2026 Application Form
Highlights of the NEET Postcard Size Photograph
NTA has provided the details for the format and dimensions of the NEET postcard-size photo to be uploaded on the NEET 2026 application form. The following table brings the details regarding the NEET postcard size photographs.
Candidates have to put their left-hand thumb impression on the NEET admit card in the space provided. The thumb impression have to be put on the space provided before reaching the exam hall. NTA has not given any instruction regarding the colour of the ink, hence, if a candidate wishes to put the thumb impression with black ink, he/she can do that. However, test-takers must ensure that the thumb impression is put properly on the NEET admit card and it should match the one uploaded in the application form. Moreover, the ink should not be smudged and the impression of the thumb should not be placed anywhere else on the document except the space provided. Also, candidates must ensure that they put their own thumb impression and not anyone else's. In case there is a difference and NTA finds out about this malpractice, the candidate may be disqualified in NEET and he/she would not be eligible to take part in the counselling process even if they qualify for the exam.
The NEET centre cannot be changed after the release of admit card. Moreover, since the admit card is released around a week prior to the exam date, there is less scope of getting the centre changed. In case of an emergency, candidates are advised to contact NTA to change the exam city or centre. Since NTA will allot the exam centre in either of the preferred cities, test-takers should not have any difficulty in getting the exam city or centre of their preference.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Size of the photograph |
4”x6” |
| File size |
10 KB x 200 KB |
| File format |
JPG/JPEG |
| Colour Tone |
Colour or Black and White |
Guidelines Regarding Postcard Size Photo for NEET
NTA has also stated some other guidelines regarding post card size photos for NEET. Let us take a look at the details here.
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Candidates’ faces should be clearly visible including 80 per cent of candidates’ faces and ears
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The photograph should not be more than six months old
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Candidates should not click the photograph wearing caps, sunglasses, or spectacles unless they wear them regularly
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The photograph should be taken on or after January 1, 2026
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The background of the photograph should be plain white
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Polaroid and Computer-generated photos are not acceptable
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The photograph need not be attested; however, the candidate’s name and date of taking the photo must appear below the image
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Candidates may note that if the photographs uploaded are found to be fabricated i.e. de-shaped or seem to be hand-made or computer-made, the application of the candidate will be rejected and the same would be considered as using Unfair Means and the candidate would be dealt with accordingly.
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If someone else’s photographs have 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.
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The same Passport size and postcard size photographs are to be used for uploading with the online application Form and for pasting on the Attendance Sheet at the Examination Centre / Counselling / Admission. Candidates are reminded to keep 6 to 8 passport size and 4 to 6 postcard size (4”X6”) colour photographs with white backgrounds.
Postcard size Photo for NEET Application Form 2026
Here we bring a sample postcard size photo for NEET as shared by NTA.
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Other Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application Form
Apart from the postcard size photograph, there are several other documents or files that need to be uploaded while filling the 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 (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)
Instructions for Filling NEET 2026 Application Form
Candidates need to fill the NEET 2026 application form by following the steps given below:
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Visit the NEET 2024 website – neet.nta.nic.in
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Click on the New Registration link
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Enter the mandatory information including the personal and communication details
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Select the password, and security question and submit
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Proceed to the application form and fill up the sections such as personal details, contact details, educational details, select the question paper medium, and NEET exam centre city
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Upload documents in the suggested size and format
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Pay the application fee
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Download and print the application confirmation
NEET 2025 admit card has to be downloaded in online mode only. Prior to starting the process, candidates should keep handy the NEET 2025 username and password and ensure a stable internet connection. The procedure for downloading the admit card or the hall ticket for NEET 2025 is as follows:
- Visit the NEET 2025 website
- Click on the link or tab indicating NEET 2025 Admit Card download
- Fill up a form regarding your the latest health and travel updates
- Click on the link indicating NEET 2025 Admit Card Download
- Log in with NEET 2025 Application Number and Password along with the Security Pin
- Download the NEET 2025 Admit Card
- Take multiple printouts.
No, NTA does not send the NEET admit card by post and candidates have to download it online from the official website. Students who will appear for NEET must download the admit card in an online mode as and when it is released and not delay it till last moment. Candidates are advised to take multiple printouts and check the details printed on the NEET admit card carefully. In case a candidate lacks a proper internet connection, then he or she can visit a nearby Common Service Centre or CSC or take the help of teachers or peers to download and print the admit card of NEET.
NEET aspirants or students should have the following information handy to generate their APAAR ID:
· Student name as per Unified District. Information System for Education (UDISE) and Aadhaar Card
· Permanent Education Number (PEN)
· Date of Birth
· Gender
· Mobile Number
· Parents' Names
· Aadhaar Number
Candidates must ensure that the personal information match with their Aadhaar details. The following steps have to be followed to generate the APAAR ID:
· Visit the official website of the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
· Click on 'My Account' and further select 'Student'
· Click 'Sign Up' and enter mobile number, address and Aadhaar Card details to create DigiLocker account, or click on 'Sign in' in case account already exists
· Give consent to share Aadhaar card details with ABC for KYC verification by clicking on 'I Agree' checkbox
· Enter the academic details
· Submit the form to generate APAAR ID.
The NEET 2026 application process is expected to begin in February 2026. The last date to apply for the medical exam will be announced soon. The NEET 2026 exam will tentatively be conducted in the first week of May 2026 in approximately 500+ cities across India and abroad.
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