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    NEET Photo Requirements 2026 Out (Passport/Postcard): Background, Size, Format

    NEET Photo Requirements 2026 Out (Passport/Postcard): Background, Size, Format

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    Shamshad Ali DarUpdated on 08 Feb 2026, 01:17 PM IST

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) has provided the NEET photo requirement 2026 guidelines at neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET 2026 photo specifications include format, size and dimensions for both passport and postcard size photo for NEET 2026. It is crucial for candidates to upload the required NEET documents according to the guidelines set by the NTA.
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    1. NEET Photo Requirements 2026
    2. Passport Size Photo for NEET 2026
    3. NEET Postcard Size Photo 2026 Requirements
    4. NEET 2026 Signature Requirements
    5. NEET 2026 Thumb Impression Requirements
    6. Documents Required for NEET Registration 2026
    NEET Photo Requirements 2026 Out (Passport/Postcard): Background, Size, Format
    NEET Photo Requirements 2026

    The NEET 2026 photo size specifications are provided by the authority through the information bulletin of NEET. To successfully fill the NEET application form, it is mandatory for aspirants to upload the photos for NEET 2026 in the correct format. With incorrect size and format lead to rejection or cancellation. Read this article to know comprehensively about the NEET photo requirement 2026 for postcard and passport size photo for NEET, guidelines and other specifications.

    NEET Photo Requirements 2026

    Check the exact NEET 2026 photo size, format and other specifications required for NEET exam form 2026 in the table below.

    NEET Photo Specification

    Documents

    File size and format

    Dimension

    Passport size photo

    Size - 10 Kb to 200 Kb

    Format - JPG

    2.5 x 3.5 inches with 72 DPI

    Postcard size photo

    4"x6" (Size 10 kb - 200 kb)

    4.25 x 3.5 inches with 72 DPI

    Signature

    Size - 4 Kb to 30 Kb

    Format - JPG

    2.5 x 3.5 inches with 72 DPI

    Left-hand thumb impression

    Size: 10 kb to 200 kb

    2.5 x 3.5 inches with 72 DPI

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    Passport Size Photo for NEET 2026

    The NEET passport size is a crucial document used on both admit card and scorecard. The photograph must be uploaded by the medical aspirants with the correct size and format.

    Passport Size Photo for NEET Requirements

    • Background: The photo background must be plain white without coloured or patterned.

    • Name and date: The scanned photograph must contain the name of the candidate and date of taking the photograph

    • Face coverage: The photograph should have a minimum of 80% of face coverage.

    • Size and format: The file size should be between 10 KB to 200 KB in JPG format.

    • Clothes: Students must wear plain or casual clothes. Avoid multi-coloured attires.

    • No computer-generated: Polaroid and computer-generated photos will not be accepted under any circumstances.

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    NEET Postcard Size Photo 2026 Requirements

    • Background: Like passport photo, the background of postcard photo for NEET must be plain with white background..

    • Face coverage: The NEET postcard photo should have at least 80% facial coverage.

    • Size and format: The file size of postcard photo for NEET should be 10 KB to 200 KB. The NEET postcard size photo must be 10.16 cms x 15.24 cms.

    • Quantity: Candidates must keep at least 4 postcard size NEET 2026 photos for use.

    • Visibility: Both ears of the candidate should be clearly visible with neutral expressions.

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    NEET 2026 Signature Requirements

    Signature: The signature must be full in running handwriting. Do not sign in capital letters.

    White paper: It should be done on plain white paper with black ballpoint pen only. .

    Size and format: The scanned signature should be between 4 KB to 30 KB with 72 DPI. The file format should be JPG only.

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    NEET 2026 Thumb Impression Requirements

    Coverage: Candidates are required to scan all ten fingers and thumbs of both hands.

    Clarity: The impressions should be clear and ridges of skin must be visible.

    Size and format: The file size of NEET thumb impression should be between 10 kb to 200 kb.

    White paper: Candidates should use blue ink on white paper only.

    Documents Required for NEET Registration 2026

    Check the list of documents required for NEET application form 2026 below.

    • Class 10 marksheet & certificate

    • Class 10 CGPA conversion/ Equivalent certificate issued by board

    • Candidate's signature

    • Candidate's Left and Right thumb and fingers Impressions

    • NEET postcard size photo dimensions

    • Photograph in Passport Size

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