NEET UG Guidelines & Resizing
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) for medical courses (MBBS/BDS).
Passport Photograph Guidelines
White background only. 80% face coverage visible, showing ears, with a neutral expression. Spectacles allowed only if regularly worn; no tinted glasses/goggles. Must be taken on or after January 1 of the exam year.
Scanned Signature Guidelines
Must use black ink pen on white paper. Sign in running hand; CAPITALS/block letters will be rejected.
Photograph Instructions for NEET UG
- Dual photo requirement: (1) Passport size photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) AND (2) Postcard size photo (4" x 6" aspect ratio).
- Both photos must be identical in composition, taken against a pure white background.
- Candidate Name and Date of taking photograph must be clearly printed at the bottom of both photos.
- At least 80% face coverage must be visible, showing ears clearly with a neutral expression.
- File size for both passport and postcard photos must be between 10 KB and 200 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
Signature Instructions for NEET UG
- Sign with a black ink pen on clean unruled white paper.
- File size must be strictly between 4 KB and 30 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
- Sign in running handwriting; all-capital block letters are strictly rejected.
- Ensure the scan is sharp, clear, and horizontally oriented.
Common NEET UG Application Rejection Traps
- Forgetting to print the Candidate Name and Date of taking photo at the bottom.
- Using a colored or light blue background instead of pure white.
- Uploading postcard photos that do not match the passport photo.
- Face coverage less than 80% or hair covering the ears.
- Signing with a blue pen (NEET guidelines explicitly specify black ink pen).
- Signing in block capitals.
- Yellowish tint or phone shadow on the background paper.
Candidate Pre-Upload Checklist for NEET UG
Confirm photo is within 10-200 KB and signature is 4-30 KB.
Ensure frontal posture with visible ears and plain background. Use running handwriting for signatures.
Ensure files are in JPG/JPEG format with clear preview contrast before final portal submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (NEET UG Document Uploads)
Yes. NTA mandates that the candidate name and the date of taking the photograph must be printed clearly at the bottom of both passport and postcard photos.
NEET UG requires a standard passport size photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) and a 4 inch x 6 inch postcard size photo. Both must be 10 KB to 200 KB in JPG format.
The background must be pure white. No other background colors are accepted.
Spectacles are allowed ONLY if worn regularly for vision. Tinted lenses, sunglasses, and reflection/glare on glasses are strictly prohibited.
NTA recommends keeping at least 6-8 passport size photos and 4-6 postcard size photos identical to the uploaded image for exam day and counseling.
NTA NEET UG guidelines specifically mandate a black ink pen on white paper for signatures.
Learn about common rejection errors, DPI print resolution, and sizing matrices across all boards.
Official Information & Disclaimer
Links and source verification dates.
This app is a client-side resizing tool and is not affiliated with any government body, the NEET UG commission, or its testing partners. Always review the official exam information bulletin to ensure sizes, aspect ratios, and backgrounds have not changed before submitting your application.