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    NEET 2026 Photo and Signature Guidelines by NTA: Check Here

    NEET 2026 Photo and Signature Guidelines by NTA: Check Here

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    Shamshad Ali DarUpdated on 25 Feb 2026, 09:30 AM IST
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    The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET photo and signature guidelines at neet.nta.nic.in. The authority has specified the NEET photo size 2026 format, dimensions, specifications and upload document guidelines in the information bulletin. Candidates who are appearing for the NEET entrance exam must be aware of these NEET photo instructions 2026 during the NEET application form. It is important to follow the NEET 2026 photo and signature guidelines by NTA to avoid any rejections.

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    1. NEET photo size 2026 specifications
    2. NEET photo requirements 2026
    3. NEET signature 2026 specifications
    4. NEET signature 2026 guidelines
    5. NEET 2026 thumb impression specifications
    6. NEET thumb impression 2026 guidelines
    NEET 2026 Photo and Signature Guidelines by NTA: Check Here
    NEET 2026 Photo and Signature Guidelines

    The NEET exam photograph, left & right fingers and thumb impression and signature need to be uploaded as per the specifications provided by the NTA. To successfully fill the NEET exam form 2026, candidates need to upload a scanned photograph taken after January 1, 2026. Unless the required NEET photo sizes and formats are met, the NEET documents will not be uploaded. Read this article to know more about the NEET UG 2026 photo and signature guidelines, dimension, formats and other NEET photo instructions 2026.

    NEET photo size 2026 specifications

    Particulars

    Details

    Passport size photo

    10 Kb to 200 Kb

    Postcard size Photo

    10 Kb to 200 Kb

    Dimension (Postcard)

    4X6 inches

    Number of photos required

    6 to 8 (Passport size)

    4 to 6 (Postcard size)

    Format

    JPG

    Date of taking photograph

    After January 1, 2026

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    NEET photo requirements 2026

    The NTA has set certain guidelines for NEET photo size 2026. Candidates must upload the scanned photograph with the specified requirements.

    • The scanned photograph must be taken after January 1, 2026.

    • The photograph must have white background, with 80% face visibility.

    • The file size should be between 10 KB to 200 KB

    • Polaroid and Computer-generated photos are not acceptable

    • NEET forms without photograph will not be accepted

    • Passport size photograph: Candidates need to have 6 to 8 colour photographs
      Postcard size photograph: Candidates need to have 4 to 6 colour photographs.

    • The photo format should be JPG.

    • In case someone else’s photograph has been uploaded by the candidate. The case will be considered as an unfair means and a criminal action will be taken as per the law.

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    NEET signature 2026 specifications

    Particulars

    Details

    Document name

    NEET signature

    Size

    4 Kb to 30 Kb

    Dimension

    2.5 x 3.5 inches

    Format

    JPG

    NEET signature 2026 guidelines

    Candidates must follow the NEET photo instructions 2026 as set by the NTA while uploading the NEET documents including NEET 2026 application form signature.

    • The scanned signature should be between 4 KB to 30 KB.

    • Candidates should put their full signature in running letters

    • The NEET application forms without signature will not be accepted

    • The signature should be made on black ballpoint pen on white paper.

    • The file format should be JPG only.

    • In case someone else’s signature has been uploaded, a criminal action will be taken against the candidate.

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    NEET 2026 thumb impression specifications

    Particulars

    Details

    Document name

    Left-hand thumb impression for NEET

    Size

    10 kb to 200 kb

    Dimension

    2.5 x 3.5 inches

    Format

    JPG

    NEET thumb impression 2026 guidelines

    Candidates must check the NEET photo instructions 2026 for uploading the left-hand thumb impression in NEET application form below:

    • The candidate should put left and right-hand fingers and thumb impressions.

    • The file size should be between 10 KB to 200 KB.

    • The thumb impressions should be clearly legible.

    • Unclear thumb impressions will also be rejected.

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