80% of the image should be your face (without mask), with ears visible.
White background.
JEE Main Signature Rules
10–100 KB, JPG/JPEG. No fixed pixel size.
JPG/JPEG, 10–100 KB, clearly legible.
Live Photo Capture
NTA also asks you to capture a live photograph while filling the application form.
Use “Practice it” in the kit above to check your lighting, background, and focus with your own camera first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JEE Main photograph size?
A JPG/JPEG file between 10 KB and 200 KB. There's no fixed pixel size — only the file size is checked. Recent passport-size photo, in colour.
What is the JEE Main signature size?
A JPG/JPEG file between 10 KB and 100 KB. There's no fixed pixel size — only the file size is checked. JPG/JPEG, 10–100 KB, clearly legible.
Does JEE Main also take a live photo?
NTA also asks you to capture a live photograph while filling the application form.
Where do these numbers come from?
From NTA — Information Bulletin JEE (Main) 2026, checked on 27 September 2026. Requirements can change between notifications, so compare them with the notification for your own application before you submit.