National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
The single national entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, and other undergraduate medical and allied health courses across all medical colleges in India, including AIIMS and JIPMER.
NEET UG — Photo & Document Requirements 2026
The single national entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, and other undergraduate medical and allied health courses across all medical colleges in India, including AIIMS and JIPMER.
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
- Application Form Opens 15 March 2026Upcoming
- Exam Date 3 May 2026Upcoming
Documents Required
Carry originals + photocopies on exam day. Check items as you prepare:
Checklist state is saved locally in your browser.
NEET UG — Frequently Asked Questions
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3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 10–200 KB, white or light plain background, 80% face visible, ears clearly visible, no spectacles, no head covering (except for religious reasons with face visible), recent photograph.
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No — NTA explicitly requires photos without spectacles for NEET UG. Use a photo taken without glasses.
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Yes. A postcard size photo (approximately 10 × 15 cm or 4 × 6 inches) is required to be pasted on the attendance sheet at the exam centre. Carry one such photo on exam day.
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Yes, head coverings for religious reasons are permitted, but the face from forehead to chin must be clearly and completely visible in the photograph.
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There is no limit on the number of NEET UG attempts, as per the latest Supreme Court ruling. As long as you are within the eligible age range (17–25 years general, 30 years for reserved categories), you can appear.