JEE Main Photo, Signature, Class 10 PDF and ID Proof Upload Guide
JEE Main application filling has become more than a simple photo-and-signature upload. The NTA form asks for registration, personal details, paper selection, exam city choices, educational details, live photograph capture, scanned photograph, signature, Class 10 or equivalent certificate/marksheet PDF, identity proof in some verification cases, and PwD/PwBD certificate where applicable. This page is built for that exact upload stage. Use it to prepare JEE Main photo size 2026 files, JEE Main signature size files, Class 10 certificate PDFs, ID proof JPGs, and category or PwD documents before you start the application form.
JEE Main 2026 Upload Requirements - Photo, Signature, PDFs and ID Proof
| Upload Type | Requirement | Format | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport photograph | 80% face, ears visible, white background | JPG / JPEG | 10-200 KB |
| Signature | Clear handwritten signature | JPG / JPEG | 10-100 KB |
| Class 10 certificate / marksheet | Clearly legible scan | 50-300 KB | |
| Identity proof for non-Aadhaar / non-DigiLocker verification | Clearly legible ID proof | JPG / JPEG | 10-200 KB |
| PwD / PwBD / UDID certificate | If applicable | 50-300 KB | |
| Live photograph | Captured while filling the form | Camera capture | NTA capture flow |
Verified May 2026: JEE(Main)-2026 information bulletin says photograph JPG/JPEG 10-200KB, signature JPG/JPEG 10-100KB, Class 10 certificate/marksheet PDF 50-300KB, identity proof JPG/JPEG 10-200KB for non-Aadhaar/DigiLocker verification, and disability/UDID PDF 50-300KB. It also requires live photograph capture.
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Open toolHow to Prepare JEE Main Upload Files in 5 Steps
Start with a correct passport photograph
Use a recent colour passport photo against a white background. The face should be clear, about 80 percent visible, ears should be visible, and there should be no mask. Do not use a screenshot, old school ID photo, filtered selfie, heavily edited image or someone else's photograph. NTA says it reserves the right to verify candidate details and photographs.
Resize and compress photo to 10-200KB
Open Photo Resize and use the JEE Main preset as a passport-photo working size. Then use Image Compress if the JPG is still heavy. Keep the final image clearly legible, not just technically small. A safe target is often 80KB to 150KB.
Prepare signature and identity proof separately
Sign on plain white paper using a dark pen and crop only the signature area. The signature JPG/JPEG should be 10KB to 100KB. If you verify through a method other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker, prepare the identity proof as a clearly legible JPG/JPEG between 10KB and 200KB. Do not mix up the signature and ID proof fields.
Make Class 10 and PwD PDFs readable
The Class 10 or equivalent certificate/marksheet PDF should be 50KB to 300KB. PwD/PwBD or UDID certificate PDF also uses the 50KB to 300KB range where applicable. Use Image to PDF, PDF Merge, and PDF Compress to keep pages readable while reducing file size.
Handle live photo and final preview carefully
During the form, switch on the camera or use the QR code flow if the device has no webcam. Use a light-coloured background, proper lighting and 80 percent face visibility including ears. After uploads, preview every file before payment. Save confirmation page, application number, uploaded photo, signature, certificate PDF and fee proof because these records are needed later for admit card, result, JoSAA or CSAB admission work.
Common JEE Main Upload Rejection Reasons
Photo outside 10-200KB
Large phone photos fail upload, while over-compressed images may not be clearly legible.
Face not clear or wrong background
NTA expects 80 percent face visibility including ears, without mask, against white background.
Class 10 PDF not readable
A compressed PDF that hides name, DOB, marks or board details can create verification trouble.
Wrong person's files uploaded
The bulletin warns that using someone else's photograph, signature or certificates may be treated as unfair means.
About JEE Main Application Documents
JEE Main is the national entrance examination for admission to B.E., B.Tech., B.Arch. and B.Planning routes, and it also acts as the qualifying doorway toward JEE Advanced for eligible candidates. Because it is used by NITs, IIITs, other centrally funded technical institutions and many state or private admission processes, clean application records matter beyond the exam day.
The upload stage connects directly to identity verification. The passport photograph and live photograph should match the candidate clearly. The signature should be readable. The Class 10 certificate or marksheet should support name and date of birth details. PwD or PwBD documents, where applicable, may be verified through official channels. A careless image upload can create avoidable problems during correction, admit card, result, JoSAA counselling or admission verification.
PrepTools keeps this preparation local. Your JEE Main photo, signature, ID proof, Class 10 PDF, PwD certificate and admission documents stay in the browser. You get the required JPG and PDF compression without sending files to a server.
Planning for counselling too?
JEE Main application files are different from JoSAA counselling documents. Keep both sets clean.
Frequently Asked Questions - JEE Main Photo, Signature and Documents
What is the JEE Main 2026 photo size and format?v
The photo should be JPG/JPEG, clearly legible, 10KB to 200KB, with 80 percent face visible including ears, without mask, against white background.
What is the JEE Main signature size?v
The signature should be JPG/JPEG and between 10KB and 100KB. Keep it clear and readable.
What is the JEE Main Class 10 certificate PDF size?v
The Class 10 or equivalent certificate/marksheet PDF should be clearly legible and between 50KB and 300KB.
Does JEE Main 2026 require live photograph capture?v
Yes. The form asks candidates to upload a live photograph using a webcam or mobile QR code flow with proper lighting and face visibility.
What is the JEE Main identity proof upload size?v
For candidates verifying through methods other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker, identity proof should be JPG/JPEG and 10KB to 200KB.
Is PrepTools safe for JEE Main application documents?v
Yes. Files are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded to a server.