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NEET Photo Size
The NEET (UG) application photo must be a JPG/JPEG file, between 10 KB and 200 KB and on a plain white background. This is the rule published by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for NEET (UG) 2026, last checked by Maru on 10 October 2026. Maru resizes and checks your photo to match, in your browser.
RequirementNEET Photo Size
Drop a photo here, or take one.
JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC · stays on this device
3 rules to meet
- File size10 KB–200 KB
- FormatJPG
- BackgroundPlain white
Processed on this device. Nothing is uploaded.
02 — Requirement
The rule, from the source
| Rule | Official value and source |
|---|---|
| File size | 10 KB–200 KB ≈ 0.20 MB maximum (conversion) “The recent passport size photograph should be either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background. 80% area of the image should be candidate's face. Photograph should be in JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible) between 10 kb to 200 kb.” NTA: Information Bulletin NEET (UG) 2026 (PDF) |
| Format | JPEG (.jpg / .jpeg) “The recent passport size photograph should be either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background. 80% area of the image should be candidate's face. Photograph should be in JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible) between 10 kb to 200 kb.” NTA: Information Bulletin NEET (UG) 2026 (PDF) |
| Background | Plain white “The recent passport size photograph should be either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background. 80% area of the image should be candidate's face. Photograph should be in JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible) between 10 kb to 200 kb.” NTA: Information Bulletin NEET (UG) 2026 (PDF) |
03 — How to
Get it right the first time
- 01Take a photo facing the camera against a plain, light wall, or choose one you already have.
- 02Drop it into the tool above. Nothing is uploaded; it stays on your device.
- 03Drag and zoom until your head sits inside the guide.
- 04Press Fix & check. Maru resizes and compresses it, then grades every rule.
- 05Download the file and upload it to your application.
Common reasons photos are rejected
- The file is smaller than 10 KB or larger than 200 KB.
- The file is not JPG/JPEG.
- Your face does not fill most of the image. The bulletin says 80% of the image should be your face, with ears visible and no mask.
- The background is not white.
- The photo is not recent. The bulletin asks for a photo taken after the date it states.
04 — Questions
NEET Photo Size: questions
What is the NEET photo size in KB?
Between 10 KB and 200 KB, in JPG/JPEG format, according to the NTA Information Bulletin NEET (UG) 2026.
Where do I resize the NEET signature?
The signature has its own limit in the bulletin. Use Maru's NEET signature page, which is set up for that file.
Does the NEET photo have to be in colour?
No. The bulletin allows colour or black and white, with a white background.
Does the bulletin give a pixel size?
No. It sets only the file size and format. Maru uses a standard passport-style frame by default, and labels it as a Maru default.
Does Maru upload my photo?
No. Your photo is processed in your browser.
05 — Related
Other requirements
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