NEET Photo & Signature Requirements (2026)
Every NTA upload explained — passport photo, postcard photo, signature and impressions.
NEET asks for more images than almost any other Indian exam. Alongside the passport photo and signature, NTA requires a postcard-size 4×6 inch photograph and thumb or finger impressions. Candidates routinely discover the postcard requirement only at the upload screen, so this guide covers the full document set and the rules NTA enforces strictly.
Official specification
Confirm against your notification before applying — specs change between cycles.
| Item | Dimensions | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport photo | 350×450 px | 10–200 KB | JPG |
| Postcard photo | 600×900 px | 50–150 KB | JPG |
| Signature | 275×118 px | 4–30 KB | JPG |
Why applications get rejected
- Missing the postcard-size (4×6 inch) photograph
- A photo taken before 1 January of the exam year
- Name and date not printed on the photograph
- A signature outside the tight 4–30 KB range, or in capitals
How to prepare your files
- Take one high-quality photo on a white background after 1 January of the exam year.
- Print your name and the date below the image.
- Crop the passport version (3.5×4.5 cm) and the postcard version (4×6 inch) from it.
- Sign in black ink, size it to 4–30 KB, and prepare your impressions from the bulletin.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does NEET need two photos?
NTA requires a passport-size photograph for the application and a larger postcard-size (4×6 inch) photograph, both showing the same recent image.
Are the impressions really required?
Yes. NTA asks for thumb and finger impressions alongside the photos and signature — check the current information bulletin for the exact set.