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NEET (UG) 2026 rules

NEET (UG) 2026

NEET (UG) 2026
The upload rules, as published.

Set by National Testing Agency. Every file the notice asks for, its size and format, what gets it rejected, and where each rule came from. Where the notice used particular wording, it is quoted.

Prepare these files

In short

What is the photo size for NEET (UG) 2026?
Dimensions: 413 × 531 px (est.); file size: 10–200 KB; format: JPEG; background: Plain white. A value marked est. is our estimate, because the notice gives no figure for it.
What is the signature size for NEET (UG) 2026?
File size: 10–100 KB; format: JPEG.
What is the thumb impression size for NEET (UG) 2026?
File size: 20 KB–50 KB (est.); format: JPEG. A value marked est. is our estimate, because the notice gives no figure for it.
Which files does the NEET (UG) 2026 application ask you to upload?
Candidate photograph, Candidate signature, Left and right hand fingers and thumb impressions, Class X or equivalent marksheet, Class X or equivalent passing certificate, Address proof (present and permanent). 11 more apply only to some candidates, and are listed below.
Who sets the upload rules for NEET (UG) 2026?
National Testing Agency, in its “Information Bulletin - NEET (UG) 2026”.

The files

  • Candidate photograph

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: All applicants

    Dimensions
    413 × 531 px est.
    File size
    10–200 KB
    Format
    JPEG
    Background
    Plain #FFFFFF

    JPG/JPEG; 10-200 KB according to the current photo evidence. Recent photograph with the candidate's face clearly visible.

    Published reasons for rejection

    • Spectacle glare, dark or coloured glasses can make the photograph unacceptable.
    • A face mask/covering is restricted according to the stated policy.
    • Application without photographs shall be rejected.
    • Applications not complying with these instructions or with unclear photographs are liable to be rejected.
    • Polaroid and Computer-generated photos are not acceptable.
    • if the photographs uploaded are found to be fabricated i.e. de-shaped or seem to be hand-made or computer made, the application of the candidate will be rejected
    • In case someone else's photographs have been uploaded, the candidature shall be cancelled

  • Candidate signature

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: All candidates

    File size
    10–100 KB
    Format
    JPEG

    JPG/JPEG, between 10 kb and 100 kb. Full signature in running handwriting.

    Published reasons for rejection

    • The NTA will reject the application forms with no signature.

  • Left and right hand fingers and thumb impressions

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: All applicants

    File size
    20 KB–50 KB est.
    Format
    JPEG

    Upload images of impressions from both hands in JPG/JPEG. The 2026 bulletin explicitly lists left and right hand fingers and thumb impressions. Exact file-size range must be taken from the active bulletin/portal.

    Published reasons for rejection

    • unclear Left and Right hand fingers and thumb Impressions in Online Application Forms will also be rejected.

  • Class X or equivalent marksheet

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: All candidates

    File size
    50–300 KB

    PDF, between 50 kb and 300 kb.

  • Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS)

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: Candidates claiming a reserved category

    File size
    50–300 KB

    PDF, between 50 kb and 300 kb.

  • Class X or equivalent passing certificate

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: All candidates; used as date of birth proof

    File size
    50–300 KB

    PDF, between 50 kb and 300 kb.

  • CGPA / grade to percentage conversion certificate

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: Candidates whose Class X marks are expressed in CGPA or grades

    File size
    50–300 KB

    PDF, between 50 kb and 300 kb.

  • Identity proof

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: Candidates verifying identity by a method other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker

    Format
    JPEG

    CONFLICTING. One clause gives JPG/JPEG between 10 kb and 200 kb; a later clause in the same list gives between 50 kb and 300 kb with no format named.

  • PwD / PwBD / UDID certificate

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: Candidates claiming PwD or PwBD status without a verifiable UDID number

    File size
    50–300 KB

    PDF, between 50 kb and 300 kb.

  • Address proof (present and permanent)

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: All candidates

    File size
    50–300 KB

    PDF, between 50 kb and 300 kb.

  • NRI / OCI / Foreign national citizenship certificate or documentary proof

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: Candidates of nationality other than Indian, and NRI/OCI candidates

    File size
    50–300 KB

    PDF, between 50 kb and 300 kb. Format of the Embassy Certificate at Appendix-VI and of the citizenship proof at Appendix-VII.

  • Citizenship certificate

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: Candidates for whom applicable, as named in the Step 2(b) upload list

    File size
    up to 400 KB est.
    Format
    JPEG

    Named in the bulletin's list of documents to be uploaded, in PDF/JPG/JPEG. No separate file size is published for this item.

  • Scribe's signature

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: PwD/PwBD candidates using their own scribe

    File size
    10–100 KB
    Format
    JPEG est.

    Between 10 kb and 100 kb, clearly legible. No format is separately named for this item.

    Published reasons for rejection

    • The NTA will reject the application forms with no signature.

  • Scribe's qualification certificate

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: PwD/PwBD candidates using their own scribe

    File size
    50–300 KB

    Between 50 kb and 300 kb, clearly legible. No format is separately named for this item.

  • Undertaking for using own scribe (Annexure-III / Annexure-V)

    We cannot prepare this file yet

    Applies when: PwD/PwBD candidates using their own scribe

    File size
    50–300 KB

    Between 50 kb and 300 kb, clearly legible. Prescribed proforma at Annexure-III (40% or more disability) or Annexure-V (less than 40%).

  • Certificate of physical limitation to write (Annexure-II / Annexure-IV)

    We prepare this file

    Applies when: Candidates seeking a scribe or compensatory time who must certify a physical limitation to write

    File size
    50–300 KB

    Between 50 kb and 300 kb, clearly legible.

  • Verification of identity certificate attested by Principal/Headmaster or a Class-I Gazetted Officer (Annexure-VI)

    We cannot prepare this file yet

    Applies when: Candidates whose live photograph does not match UIDAI records, and candidates verifying identity by a method other than Aadhaar

    Signed and attested certificate carrying a recent photograph, in the Annexure-VI proforma. No file size or format is published for this item.

How you should look in the photograph

  • Face masks Not allowed

    Your face must be uncovered.

    The notice: “without mask”

  • Spectacles Conditions apply

    Permitted only if spectacles are used regularly.

    The notice: “spectacles only if used regularly”

About the application itself

  • Incomplete applications and applications not in accordance with instructions are liable to be rejected without any further intimation.

Where these rules came from

Official sourceVerified, with gaps

We found this exam's published instructions, but they leave some values unstated. Those are marked as our estimates.

est. marks a figure this exam has not published, where we chose a sensible value. There are 4 on this page. Your file is prepared to it, and the report we give you names every one.

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