What are JEE Main photo requirements?

Passport size photograph: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, file size 10–200 KB, white or light plain background, 80% face visible, ears clearly visible. No spectacles. Name and date should be printed at the bottom.

What are the JEE Main signature specifications?

Signature: 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 4–30 KB, running/cursive signature in blue or black ink on white paper.

My JEE Main photo is 220 KB — how do I reduce it to under 200 KB?

Use our Advanced Image Compressor. Set quality to 85% and export as JPG — this typically brings a passport photo to well under 200 KB without visible quality loss.

Does JEE Main require a postcard size photo?

Yes, some JEE centres require a 4×6 inch postcard size photo pasted on the attendance sheet. Carry both passport size (3.5×4.5 cm) and one postcard size (10.2×15.2 cm, same background) photograph.

Can I wear a hijab/headscarf for religious reasons in my JEE Main photo?

Yes. NTA permits head coverings worn for religious reasons, provided the face (oval from chin to forehead) is fully visible and clear.

Joint Entrance Examination (Main)

National-level entrance test for admission to B.Tech/B.E./B.Arch/B.Planning at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and as a qualifying test for JEE Advanced (IIT admission). Conducted twice a year (January and April sessions) by NTA.

Official website

JEE Main — Photo & Document Requirements 2026

Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in/

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Photo & Signature Specifications

Photograph

Dimensions: 3.5 × 4.5 cm
Max File Size: 200 KB
Format: JPG / JPEG
Background: White or light plain background
Resolution: 300 DPI

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Signature

Dimensions: 3.5 × 1.5 cm
Max File Size: 30 KB
Format: JPG / JPEG
Ink Colour: Black on white paper

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Important Dates

Session 2 Application Opens 15 March 2026
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Session 2 Exam 1 April 2026
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Documents Required

Carry originals + photocopies on exam day. Check items as you prepare:

Admit Card (printed on A4 paper)
Valid Photo ID Proof (original — Aadhaar preferred)
Passport size photograph (same as uploaded, pasted on admit card)
Postcard size photograph (4 × 6 inches — for some centres)
Ball-point pen (blue/black)
Transparent water bottle

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JEE Main — Frequently Asked Questions

: Passport size photograph: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, file size 10–200 KB, white or light plain background, 80% face visible, ears clearly visible. No spectacles. Name and date should be printed at the bottom.
: Signature: 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 4–30 KB, running/cursive signature in blue or black ink on white paper.
: Use our Advanced Image Compressor. Set quality to 85% and export as JPG — this typically brings a passport photo to well under 200 KB without visible quality loss.
: Yes, some JEE centres require a 4×6 inch postcard size photo pasted on the attendance sheet. Carry both passport size (3.5×4.5 cm) and one postcard size (10.2×15.2 cm, same background) photograph.
: Yes. NTA permits head coverings worn for religious reasons, provided the face (oval from chin to forehead) is fully visible and clear.

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