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Make your JEE Main photo and signature in the right size and KB, and check them before you upload.
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From the JEE Main 2027 bulletin as reported on 9 Nov 2026. Check jeemain.nta.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 | 10-200 KB |
| Signature | JPG / JPEG | 3.5 × 1.5 cm | 10-100 KB |
| Class 10 certificate | Any | 50-300 KB | |
| PwD / UDID certificate | Any | 50-300 KB, only if applicable |
From the JEE Main 2027 bulletin, as reported by Careers360 on 9 Nov 2026.
Live photo rules from Careers360 (1 Nov 2026). Camera not opening? Allow camera access in the browser, or use the QR code on your phone.
Background not white? The auto check tells you, and the Photo Background Changer fixes it.
| Step | Session 1 (January) | Session 2 (April) |
|---|---|---|
| Form | 24 Oct - 22 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan - 3 Feb 2027 |
| Late fee (Rs 500 extra) | 23-26 Nov 2026 | 4-7 Feb 2027 |
| Correction window | 27-29 Nov 2026 | 8-10 Feb 2027 |
| Exam | 20-28 Jan 2027 | 2-7 Apr 2027 |
From Careers360. Exam dates were revised once already, so check jeemain.nta.nic.in.
| Category | One paper | Both papers |
|---|---|---|
| General male | Rs 1,000 | Rs 2,000 |
| General female | Rs 800 | Rs 1,600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | Rs 500 | Rs 1,000 |
Exam centres in India. From Careers360.
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo over 200 KB | Resize it in the tool above |
| Signature over the limit | The tool keeps it under 50 KB |
| Coloured or dark background | Make it white |
| Ears hidden or mask on | Retake the photo |
| Edited or filtered photo | Use a plain phone photo |
| Live photo mismatch | Retake in good light, facing the camera |
| Certificate PDF over 300 KB | Compress it with the PDF Compressor |
Signature rules from PW. NTA helpline: 011-40759000.
Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.
A JPG or JPEG of 3.5 x 4.5 cm between 10 KB and 200 KB, recent colour photo, white background, at least 80% face visible with both ears.
A JPG of 3.5 x 1.5 cm. The 2027 limit is 10-100 KB. The 2026 form took 10-50 KB, so the tool saves it between 10 and 50 KB, which passes both.
A photo taken with your camera inside the form, in addition to the scanned photo. You can take it on your phone by scanning the QR code. Use a white wall and good light.
Retake it in good light, facing the camera, without a mask. You can continue with a mismatch, but the candidature may be checked later, so a clean retake is safer.
Yes, if you wear them every day. Sunglasses and caps are not allowed.
No. JEE Main does not ask for the name and date on the photo.
The photo, the signature and the Class 10 certificate as a PDF of 50-300 KB. A PwD or UDID certificate, also 50-300 KB, only if you claim it.
22 November 2026, or 26 November with a Rs 500 late fee. The correction window is 27-29 November 2026.
Yes, in the correction window, 27-29 November 2026 for session 1 and 8-10 February 2027 for session 2.
After you upload, it reads the final photo in your browser and tells you if the background is not white, the face is dark or the photo is blurry.
No. Everything runs inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded, saved or seen by anyone.