Joint Entrance Examination (Main)
National-level entrance test for admission to B.Tech/B.E./B.Arch/B.Planning at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and as a qualifying test for JEE Advanced (IIT admission). Conducted twice a year (January and April sessions) by NTA.
JEE Main — Photo & Document Requirements 2026
National-level entrance test for admission to B.Tech/B.E./B.Arch/B.Planning at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and as a qualifying test for JEE Advanced (IIT admission). Conducted twice a year (January and April sessions) by NTA.
Photo & Signature Specifications
Photograph
- Dimensions
- 3.5 × 4.5 cm
- Max File Size
- 200 KB
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Background
- White or light plain background
- Resolution
- 300 DPI
Signature
- Dimensions
- 3.5 × 1.5 cm
- Max File Size
- 30 KB
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Ink Colour
- Black on white paper
Important Dates
- Session 2 Application Opens 15 March 2026Upcoming
- Session 2 Exam 1 April 2026Upcoming
Documents Required
Carry originals + photocopies on exam day. Check items as you prepare:
Checklist state is saved locally in your browser.
JEE Main — Frequently Asked Questions
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Passport size photograph: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, file size 10–200 KB, white or light plain background, 80% face visible, ears clearly visible. No spectacles. Name and date should be printed at the bottom.
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Signature: 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 4–30 KB, running/cursive signature in blue or black ink on white paper.
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Use our Advanced Image Compressor. Set quality to 85% and export as JPG — this typically brings a passport photo to well under 200 KB without visible quality loss.
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Yes, some JEE centres require a 4×6 inch postcard size photo pasted on the attendance sheet. Carry both passport size (3.5×4.5 cm) and one postcard size (10.2×15.2 cm, same background) photograph.
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Yes. NTA permits head coverings worn for religious reasons, provided the face (oval from chin to forehead) is fully visible and clear.