JEE Main Photo: 35mm × 45mm, JPEG, 10KB–200KB, white background. Signature: 80mm × 35mm, JPEG, max 100KB. From 2026, JEE Main also requires a live webcam photo capture during the application, in addition to this upload. Use our free resizer tool to get the uploaded photo to the correct size instantly.
JEE Main Photo Specifications 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has specific requirements for photographs in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. A photo that doesn't meet the exact specifications will be rejected during the online application process.
Here are the complete official specifications for the JEE Main 2026 photograph:
| Parameter | Required Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph Type | Passport size, recent | Required |
| Dimensions | 35mm × 45mm (width × height) | Exact |
| File Format | JPEG / JPG only | Required |
| File Size Range | 10 KB – 200 KB | Strict — both a minimum and a maximum |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured | Required |
| Photo Age | Recent (taken within 3 months) | Required |
| Face Coverage | 80% of the frame | Guideline |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed | Guideline |
| Glasses | Not recommended | Avoid |
Live Photograph Capture & e-KYC — New for JEE Main 2026
Starting with the 2026 session, NTA added a live photo capture step to the JEE Main application, on top of the usual photo upload described above. At a point during the application process, you'll be asked to switch on your device's camera or webcam and capture a photo in real time — this is used for e-KYC-style verification, cross-checking that the photo you uploaded genuinely matches you.
This is a real-time capture, not a file you prepare in advance, so the resize/compress workflow on this page doesn't apply to it directly. What does matter for the live capture itself:
- Use a device with a reasonably clean, focused camera — a decade-old laptop webcam is the most common cause of a blurry or grainy live capture
- Sit in good, even lighting facing the camera directly — backlighting (a window or light behind you) is the single biggest cause of a dark, unclear capture
- Keep a stable position and a plain background if possible — movement during capture causes blur
- Don't attempt the live capture on an unstable internet connection, since the process may need to re-upload the captured frame
Why does my JEE photo look "pixelated"?
If your uploaded photo (not the live capture) looks pixelated or blocky after uploading, it's almost always one of these:
- Over-compression to hit the KB limit — squeezing a photo down to fit under 200KB (or, less commonly, up over the 10KB minimum from too small a source image) using a low-quality compressor can introduce visible blocky artifacts, especially around the face. A resizer that compresses intelligently (reducing quality only as much as needed) avoids this — over-aggressive one-size-fits-all compression doesn't.
- Upscaling a small source photo — if your original photo is smaller than the required output, stretching it up to 35mm × 45mm introduces pixelation. Start with a reasonably high-resolution original photo, not a small thumbnail.
- Repeated save cycles — opening and re-saving a JPEG multiple times through different editing apps compounds compression artifacts each time. Resize from your original photo once, not from an already-compressed copy.
JEE Main Signature Specifications 2026
The JEE Main application form also requires a separate signature upload, distinct from your photo requirements:
| Parameter | Required Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 80mm × 35mm (width × height) |
| File Format | JPEG / JPG only |
| Maximum File Size | 100 KB |
| Ink Colour | Black or dark blue on white paper |
| Background | Plain white paper |
| Content | Candidate's signature only — no printed name |
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Open JEE Main Resizer →How to Take the Perfect JEE Main Photo
JEE Main is conducted twice a year by the NTA — a January session and an April session — and many candidates sit for both using the same application and the same registered photo. That photo, along with your application details, then carries forward into JoSAA counselling once results are out. So this isn't a one-day photo; it needs to stay representative across two exam sittings and the counselling process that follows.
Do's
- Pick a photo you're comfortable using across both the January and April sessions, since most candidates don't re-upload a new one for the second attempt
- Take the photo against a plain white or off-white wall or background
- Face the camera directly, both ears visible, no side angles
- Wear formal or semi-formal clothing — no sleeveless tops
- Ensure adequate, even lighting — no harsh shadows on your face
- Keep a neutral, natural expression with mouth closed
- Ensure the photo is in focus and not blurry
Don'ts
- Don't assume you can casually swap in a new photo between the January and April sessions — check the correction window before assuming a change is possible
- Do not wear sunglasses or tinted glasses
- Do not wear a cap, hat, or headgear (exceptions for religious reasons)
- Do not use a heavily edited or filtered photo
- Do not use a photo older than 3 months at the time of your first registration
- Do not use a scanned copy of a photo from an old ID card
Because the same application and photo typically follow you from the January session through April and into JoSAA counselling, a rushed photo choice at the start can end up representing you for the better part of a year. Beyond that, the standard rejection cause still applies: a grey or off-white studio background that appears fine to the eye but reads as non-white to the portal's automated validator. Always use a pure white (#ffffff) background — our tool lets you set that exactly.
How to Resize Your Photo to JEE Main Specifications
Open the resizer with JEE Main's specifications already pre-loaded — upload your photo, crop it if needed, and download once the Form Readiness panel turns green. Save the resized file somewhere you can find it again for your second session and later JoSAA counselling. For a full walkthrough of the tool, see our step-by-step resizing guide.
What Pixel Dimensions Should JEE Main Photo Be?
The NTA notification specifies the dimensions in millimetres (35mm × 45mm), but photo portals work in pixels. The equivalent pixel dimensions depend on the resolution (DPI) used:
| Resolution | Pixel Width | Pixel Height |
|---|---|---|
| 96 DPI (standard screen) | 132 px | 170 px |
| 150 DPI (medium print) | 207 px | 266 px |
| 300 DPI (high quality print) | 413 px | 531 px |
Our tool uses 96 DPI by default, which is standard for web uploads. If the NTA portal specifically asks for a higher DPI, contact us and we'll help.
JEE Main 2026 — Other Important Notes
- Because the same photo can carry from the January session through April and into JoSAA counselling, save your resized file somewhere permanent, not just a temporary downloads folder
- Bring printed copies of this same photo to the examination centre for whichever session(s) you appear in
- The NTA portal may validate your photo automatically — if it fails, the error will appear immediately after upload
- If you register fresh for the April session, check whether the application allows a photo update before assuming your January photo carries over automatically
Exam specifications may change with each new notification. Always cross-check with the latest official JEE Main notification on jeemain.nta.nic.in before submitting your application. SarkariKagaz.pro is not affiliated with the National Testing Agency.
JEE Main फोटो साइज़ — हिंदी में जानकारी
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