National Testing Agency (NTA) Photo & Signature Guidelines (2026)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts India's largest entrance exams: NEET UG (Medical) and JEE Main (Engineering). NTA strictly rejects applications that fail to follow passport or postcard photo requirements.
NTA Upload Checklist
- Passport Size Photo (10 KB – 200 KB): White background, with 80% face coverage (ears clearly visible). Name of candidate and Date of Taking Photograph (DOP) printed at the bottom.
- Postcard Size Photo (4″ × 6″ / 10 KB – 200 KB): Mandatory for NEET UG examination day verification and admit cards. Must match the passport photo.
- Candidate Signature (4 KB – 30 KB): Must be signed in running hand with black ink on white paper (capital letters prohibited).