CTET Photo: 35mm × 45mm (10KB - 100KB). Signature: 80mm × 35mm (3KB - 100KB). Use our Free CTET Resizer Tool to automatically format your file locally.
CBSE CTET 2026 Photo Specifications
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), regulated by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), enforces specific standard filters for digital uploads during portal entry. Ensuring your passport photo matches these criteria prevents unexpected submission errors.
| Parameter Field | Required Official Value | Status Block |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Dimensions | 35mm Width × 45mm Height (Approx 132 x 170 Pixels) | Mandatory |
| File Extension Format | JPEG / JPG | Strict Rule |
| Minimum Allowed Weight | 10 KB | Validated |
| Maximum Allowed Weight | 100 KB | Strict Max |
| Background Canvas | Plain pure white or light uniform background | Required |
CTET Signature Specifications
Your signature canvas must match a horizontal layout template. Ensure your strokes are dense to avoid looking pixelated or faint when compressed below the system file limit.
| Parameter Field | Required Official Value |
|---|---|
| Physical Dimensions | 80mm Width × 35mm Height (Approx 302 x 132 Pixels) |
| File Extension Format | JPEG / JPG |
| Minimum Allowed Weight | 3 KB |
| Maximum Allowed Weight | 100 KB |
| Paper Requirement | Unlined pure white sheet signed with dark ink |
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Do not upload casual smartphone snapshots, filtered portraits, or cropped group images. The scanning program checks for standard frontal clarity.
- Facial Frame Space: Your face must take up at least 80% of the photograph area with both ears clearly visible.
- Image Tone: The photograph must be captured in clean color. Grayscale or heavily stylized images are automatically flagged.
- Recency: The photo must be captured within 3 months of your registration date to represent your current appearance on exam day.
- No Headgear: Caps, shades, filters, or tinted lenses are completely prohibited. Religious wraps are allowed if they don't cover facial details.