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Make your CTET photo and signature in the right size and KB, and check them before you upload.
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From the CTET information bulletin as summarised by CBSE Guidance and Careers360. Check ctet.nic.in before you submit.
Each box shows the size, the KB and an auto check of the photo before you download.
| File | Format | Size | KB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG / JPEG | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | 10-100 KB |
| Signature | JPG / JPEG | 3.5 × 1.5 cm | 4-30 KB |
From the CTET bulletin as reported by CBSE Guidance and Careers360.
The 22nd CTET is on 12 and 13 December 2026. Registration is closed, so use this to check your admit card.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Late November 2026 | Exam city slip |
| 10 December 2026 (expected) | Admit card on ctet.nic.in |
| 12-13 December 2026 | Exam: Paper 2 at 9:30 AM, Paper 1 at 2:30 PM |
Dates as reported by Career Power. Check ctet.nic.in for the official notice.
| Category | One paper | Both papers |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,200 |
| SC / ST / Differently abled | Rs 500 | Rs 600 |
From Careers360. The fee has stayed the same over the last few sessions.
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo over 100 KB | Resize it in the tool above |
| Signature under 4 KB | The tool raises it above 4 KB |
| Signature in capital letters | Sign again in your running hand |
| Dark or patterned background | Use the Photo Background Changer |
| Blurred or tilted photo | Retake in daylight, phone at eye level |
| Photo and signature swapped | Each box names its file: ctet-photo.jpg and ctet-signature.jpg |
Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.
A JPG of 3.5 x 4.5 cm between 10 KB and 100 KB, recent colour photo with a light background.
A JPG of 3.5 x 1.5 cm between 4 KB and 30 KB, signed in black or blue ink, not in capital letters.
Summaries differ between 100 KB and 200 KB. A photo under 100 KB passes both, so the tool keeps it there.
On 12 and 13 December 2026, as reported. The admit card is expected around 10 December on ctet.nic.in.
Contact the CTET unit using the details on ctet.nic.in right away, and carry an extra passport-size photo and an original photo ID.
Yes. CBSE made the CTET qualifying certificate valid for life.
Only if the sizes match. For other sizes, use the Signature Resizer and Image Compressor with a custom KB.
No. Everything runs inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.