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JEE Main Photograph Resizer & Compressor

Format, crop, and resize your scanned image file to fit the exact JEE Main portal specifications automatically. All calculations and quality compressions are performed locally in your browser for 100% privacy.

Official guidelines verified against the latest bulletin on 28 August 2026.

Official Photo Guide

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File Size Range10 KB – 200 KB
Allowed FormatsJPG, JPEG
Dimensions (Resolution)276 × 354 px
Aspect Ratio3.5:4.5
Background note: white
Special Guidelines

Use white background. 80% face coverage showing ears clearly.

Official Information & Disclaimer

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Database guidelines last verified on: 28 August 2026
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Candidate Advisory Notice

This app is a client-side resizing tool and is not affiliated with any government body, the JEE Main 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.

Resizing Workspace (Presets Loaded)

Official presets for JEE Main photo are loaded. Width: 276px, Height: 354px, File size: 10-200 KB.

Sizing Instructions

  • Recent passport size photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) in color or black & white on a plain white background.
  • Face must cover at least 80% of the image (without mask) with both ears clearly visible.
  • File size must be between 10 KB and 200 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
  • Spectacles are allowed only if used regularly; no tinted glasses, caps, or goggles permitted.
  • Do not upload Polaroid or computer-generated photographs.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using a colored, dark, or textured background instead of plain white.
Low face coverage where the face occupies less than 80% of the photo space.
Blurry, out-of-focus portraits or selfie camera angles.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q.What are the official photo requirements for JEE Main?

JEE Main requires a recent passport photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) on a plain white background with 80% face coverage showing ears. File size must be 10 KB to 200 KB.

Q.Is a white background mandatory for JEE Main?

Yes. NTA mandates a plain white background for the candidate photograph in JEE Main.

Q.Are spectacles permitted in the JEE Main photo?

Clear vision spectacles are permitted if worn regularly. Tinted glasses, sunglasses, and flash reflections on lenses are prohibited.

Q.What is the file size range for JEE Main signature?

Current NTA portal updates specify signature file size between 10 KB and 100 KB (legacy bulletins accepted 4-30 KB) in JPG/JPEG format. Always verify the active session bulletin.

Q.Which ink color should I use for JEE Main signature?

NTA allows black or blue ink ballpoint pen on plain white paper. Sign in running handwriting.