NEET UG Passport Photo, Postcard Photo (4x6) and Signature Specifications: 80% Face Coverage Guide
NTA NEET UG passport photo (10-200KB), postcard photo 4x6 inches (10-200KB), signature (4-30KB), and fingers/thumb impression upload rules with 80% face coverage.
Passport Photo vs Postcard Photo (4x6 Inch)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) mandates medical aspirants appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) to upload two distinct photograph formats:
- Passport Size Photograph: 2.5 × 3.5 inches (10 KB to 200 KB)
- Postcard Size Photograph (4 × 6 inches): Large format portrait for exam center verification and admission counseling (10 KB to 200 KB)
The Mandatory 80% Face Coverage Rule
NTA requires at least 80% face coverage without wearing any mask, cap, or sunglasses. Both ears must be clearly visible against a pure white background. A name and date of photo strip at the bottom is highly recommended.
NEET UG Document Specifications Table
| Document | File Size Range | Format & Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Photo | 10 KB – 200 KB | JPG/JPEG, white background, 80% face |
| Postcard Photo (4x6) | 10 KB – 200 KB | JPG/JPEG, 4 × 6 inches, white background |
| Candidate Signature | 4 KB – 30 KB | Black ink on white paper, running hand |
| Finger & Thumb Impressions | 10 KB – 200 KB | Blue ink on white sheet, all 10 fingers |
All 10 Fingers and Thumbs Impression Guidelines
Candidates must stamp all ten fingers (four fingers + thumb of left hand and four fingers + thumb of right hand) horizontally across an unruled white sheet using a blue ink stamp pad.
NEET Signature Dimensions & Ink Requirements
Signatures must be strictly between 4 KB and 30 KB. Any signature in block letters will lead to application rejection.
Exam Hall Verification Checklist
On exam day, candidates must bring one passport photograph to paste on the attendance sheet and one 4 × 6 inch postcard photograph pasted on the proforma page of the admit card.
🏛️ Official Statutory Sources & Regulatory Citations
All rules, dimensions, and financial slabs in this guide have been verified against official publications:
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