NTA Portal Photo & Signature Size Guide
The National Testing Agency (NTA) runs NEET UG, JEE Main, CUET UG/PG, UGC NET, CMAT, GPAT, ICAR AIEEA, and CSIR NET — all through the same portal with identical photo requirements. Photo: 10–200KB JPEG. Signature: 10–30KB JPEG. Compress once, reuse for every NTA exam you apply to.
What You Need to Know
NTA's registration portal uses a unified upload system across all its exams. Every candidate must upload a recent passport-sized photograph (plain light background, formal attire, no cap, no glasses) and a signature image. The photo must be between 10KB and 200KB in JPEG format. The signature must be between 10KB and 30KB in JPEG format. Files outside these ranges are rejected by the portal before submission. Many candidates upload photos that are too large (phone camera output is typically 2–5MB) and lose time restarting the upload step.
How It Works
Step 1: Compress your photo to 50–150KB
Click below — 50KB preset works for all NTA portals. Use a clear passport-style photo with a plain light background.
Step 2: Compress your signature to 10–25KB
Sign on white paper, photograph it, then use the Signature Resizer to bring it under 30KB.
Step 3: Verify both images meet requirements
Photo: plain background, face clearly visible, no accessories. Signature: on white background, clear and dark ink.
Step 4: Upload to NTA registration portal
Log in to nta.ac.in or the exam-specific portal, upload both files, and proceed to payment.
Benefits
- Works for NEET, JEE, CUET, UGC NET, CMAT, GPAT in one go
- Compress photo to any size between 10KB and 200KB
- Dedicated Signature Resizer for 10–30KB target
- Preview facial clarity before submitting
- Browser-based — personal photos stay private
- Free — no registration, no watermark
Pro Tip
Compress your NTA photo to exactly 150KB and your signature to 20KB — both safely within the allowed ranges with a comfortable buffer below the upper limit. Save both as 'nta_photo.jpg' and 'nta_signature.jpg'. You will use the same files for NEET, CUET, JEE, and every other NTA exam you register for.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact NTA photo requirements?
Photograph: JPEG format, file size 10KB to 200KB, dimensions 3.5×4.5 cm equivalent, plain white or light-coloured background, recent (taken within the last 3 months), no cap, no goggles, face clearly visible. Signature: JPEG format, 10KB to 30KB, signed on plain white paper in black or blue ink.
Which NTA exams share these same photo requirements?
NEET UG, JEE Main, CUET UG, CUET PG, UGC NET, CMAT, GPAT, ICAR AIEEA, CSIR UGC NET — all use the same NTA portal and the same photo/signature specifications.
My photo is 3MB. Will the portal accept it?
No — NTA portal rejects photos above 200KB. Compress using the tool below: upload your 3MB photo, set target to 100KB or 150KB, preview to confirm clarity, and download.
Can I use the same photo for multiple NTA exams?
Yes — if the photo meets NTA requirements (recent, plain background, no accessories), you can reuse it for every NTA exam in the same registration cycle.
Is my photo secure when I compress it here?
Yes. All compression runs in your browser — your photo never reaches our servers. This is especially important for exam registration photos which contain your face and identity.