NEET UG 2025 Photo & Signature Requirements
A single mistake in your uploaded documents can result in NTA rejecting your application. Discover the exact official guidelines for photos, signatures, and thumb impressions.
Applying for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) is stressful enough without having to worry about your photo getting rejected by the NTA system. Every year, thousands of students scramble to fix "Invalid Image Size" or "Incorrect Aspect Ratio" errors at the last minute.
In this comprehensive guide, we break down the definitive, official NTA requirements for your NEET UG 2025 application documents.
1. The Passport Size Photograph
Your primary photograph is the most heavily scrutinized document. It must be a recent color photograph with a stark white background. Avoid selfies, Polaroid shots, or blurry web-cam pictures.
Official Photo Specifications
- Size: 10 KB to 200 KB
- Format: JPG or JPEG only
- Dimensions: 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height)
- Coverage: 80% face coverage with visible ears.
- Critical Note: The candidate's name and the date taking the photograph must be printed at the bottom.
2. The Postcard Size Photograph
In addition to the standard passport photo, NTA specifically requires a larger "Postcard Size" photograph to be used during the counselling and examination center verification process.
- Required Dimensions: 4 inches x 6 inches (Postcard)
- File Size Limit: 10 KB to 200 KB
- Background: White
3. Signature Specifications
Your signature acts as your biometric verification. A blurry, unreadable, or improperly cropped signature will lead to outright rejection of your admit card.
Official Signature Specifications
- Size: 4 KB to 30 KB
- Format: JPG or JPEG
- Ink: Must be signed with a Black Ink pen on white paper.
- Critical Note: Signatures in FULL CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted. It must be in running handwriting.
4. Left and Right Hand Fingers and Thumb Impressions
NTA requires clear impressions of all your fingers and thumbs on a single sheet of white paper.
- File Size Limit: 10 KB to 200 KB
- Ink Required: Blue Ink
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