JEE Main 2026 Photo Size 10–200KB and Signature Size 10–100KB
The JEE (Main) 2026 bulletin asks for a recent colour photo of 10–200KB and a signature of 10–100KB, both JPG/JPEG. There is no fixed pixel size, but your face, ears visible and no mask, should cover about 80% of the photo.
JEE Main size at a glance
| Document | File size | Dimensions | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 10–200KB | No fixed pixel size; colour, face 80% of the photo, white background (KbSnap: 275 × 354 px) | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | 10–100KB | No fixed pixel size (KbSnap: 275 × 118 px) | JPG/JPEG |
A live photograph is also captured while you fill in the form, so the uploaded photo should look like you do now.
Last verified: , against the JEE Main notice. Sizes can change with a new notification.
Document Specifications
Photo
Required Document
Signature
Required Document
⚠️ These are KbSnap presets. Only presets marked as checked have been compared with the official notification. Always verify with the latest official notification before uploading.
Checked against the official source on . View the official page. Sizes can still change in a new notification.
Official requirement: JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin (NTA): recent passport-size photograph in colour, face (without mask, ears visible) covering 80% of the image, white background, JPG/JPEG, 10–200KB. Signature JPG/JPEG, 10–100KB. A live photograph is also captured while filling in the form. No pixel size is fixed; KbSnap uses a 275×354 photo and a 275×118 signature.
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What the JEE Main size rules mean
- The JEE Main photo is a portrait with the same shape as a 35×45mm passport photo at 275×354 pixels.
- Its 200KB photo limit is more generous than the typical 60KB across the 14 central government exams on KbSnap (1 of 14 allow a larger file).
- The signature box is a wide box, 2.3 times wider than it is tall at 275×118 pixels, 10–100KB.
Tips for this spec
- 200KB is plenty for a 275×354 photo, so the output can stay at high JPEG quality. Don't shrink the file far below the limit — sharper is better.
Same photo and signature spec: NEET UG. If you are applying to these too, files made here should also fit — but confirm each notification, since specs change between cycles.
Verify the current requirement on the official JEE Main website before you upload. Sizes can change with each notification.
Common reasons JEE Main uploads are rejected
- The photo must be in colour. Your face, without a mask and with both ears visible, must cover about 80% of it against a white background.
- The photo must be 10–200KB and the signature 10–100KB, both in JPG/JPEG. PNG and iPhone HEIC files have to be converted first.
- A live photograph is also taken while you fill in the form, so the uploaded photo should be recent and look like you do now.
Based on the official JEE Main notice, last checked on . For more general causes, read why exam photos get rejected.
How to resize your JEE Main documents
- 1. Upload: choose a clear JPG, PNG, or iPhone HEIC photo or scan.
- 2. Crop: frame your face or signature inside the box shown for each document.
- 3. Process: KbSnap resizes to the exact pixels and compresses into the allowed KB range.
- 4. Check and download: confirm the pass/fail result, then upload the file to the JEE Main portal.
Files are processed in your browser and are never uploaded to KbSnap.
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Read →Frequently Asked Questions
What photo size does KbSnap use for JEE Main?
The KbSnap preset for the JEE Main photo is 275×354px, 10–200KB, in JPG format. Confirm these numbers in your current notification before you upload, and aim for the middle of the KB range so a re-save does not push the file over the limit.
What signature size does KbSnap use for JEE Main?
The KbSnap preset for the JEE Main signature is 275×118px, 10–100KB. Sign on plain white paper in the ink colour your notification asks for (black is the safest choice) and crop tightly so the signature is clearly readable.
How do I reduce my JEE Main signature to 10–100KB?
Upload your scanned signature in the Signature step above, adjust the crop, and process it. KbSnap resizes it to 275×118px and compresses it into the 10–100KB range, then shows a pass/fail check before you download.
Any special rules for JEE Main?
The JEE (Main) 2026 bulletin asks for a colour photograph with your face (ears visible, no mask) covering 80% of the image against a white background. A live photograph is also captured while you fill in the form.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Cropping, resizing, and compression all happen in your browser using the Canvas API. The file never leaves your device.
Why do different exams need different sizes?
Each exam body sets its own portal validation rules independently — there's no shared standard across UPSC, SSC, banking, and state PSCs.