In short: For JEE Main 2027 Session 1 you upload a colour photograph (JPG, 10 to 200 kB), a signature (JPG, 10 to 100 kB) and your Class 10 certificate or marksheet (PDF, 50 to 300 kB). Candidates who need them also upload a disability or UDID certificate, a certificate of physical limitation to write, or a non-Indian passport. A live photograph is taken inside the form, and a scanned Aadhaar or photo-ID upload was reported as removed this year. The deadline is November 22, 2026. This guide gives you the exact specifications and a simple way to prepare each file in under 30 minutes.
Last updated: October 28, 2026. Specifications are from the NTA Information Bulletin as reported by Aakash and Careers360.
JEE Main 2027 Document Specifications — Quick Reference
| Document | Format | Size | Who needs it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph (colour) | JPG/JPEG | 10 kB to 200 kB | Everyone |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10 kB to 100 kB | Everyone |
| Class 10 certificate or marksheet | 50 kB to 300 kB | Everyone | |
| Disability / UDID certificate | 50 kB to 300 kB | PwD/PwBD candidates, if applicable | |
| Certificate of physical limitation to write | 50 kB to 300 kB | If applicable | |
| Non-Indian passport | 50 kB to 300 kB | Foreign nationals, including OCI |
For PwD/PwBD candidates, UDID details are checked against the government's UDID portal. Candidates without a UDID card upload a disability certificate instead.
What Changed From Last Year
| Item | 2027 status |
|---|---|
| Scanned Aadhaar or valid photo ID | No longer required, per Careers360. Identity comes through MeriPehchaan |
| Certificate for physical limitation to write | Now named explicitly |
| Non-Indian passport for foreign nationals and OCI | Named explicitly |
| Live photograph | Required inside the form, in addition to the uploaded photo |
Photograph Rules
The uploaded photograph and the live photograph follow the same face rules.
| Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Type | Recent passport-size photograph, in colour |
| Background | White |
| Face visibility | 80% of the face visible, ears included |
| Mask | Not allowed |
| Format and size | JPG/JPEG, 10 kB to 200 kB |
| Whose photo | Your own, not anybody else's |
| Legibility | Clearly legible |
How the live photograph works
Turn on your webcam, or scan the QR code in the form with a phone or tablet. The form shows buttons to capture, upload and refresh the photo, and a message confirms when the image is saved.
NTA then compares this photo with the one on your DigiLocker account. If they match, you continue. If not, you can recapture or proceed with a mismatch, and the bulletin warns that your candidature can be cancelled in future if impersonation is detected (Careers360).
Signature Rules
| Rule | Tip |
|---|---|
| JPG/JPEG, 10 kB to 100 kB | Sign with a dark pen on plain white paper |
| Clear and legible | Photograph or scan in good light with no shadows |
| Same signature you will use at the exam | Practise it so it looks consistent |
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Class 10 Certificate Rules
Upload your Class 10 or equivalent certificate or marksheet as a PDF between 50 and 300 kB. Make sure your name and date of birth are clearly visible, since verification compares them with the details fetched from your account.
How to Prepare Each File in 30 Minutes
These are general tips, not NTA instructions.
Photograph (10 minutes)
- Stand facing a plain white wall in daylight. Remove your mask and keep hair off your ears.
- Ask someone to take a straight-on photo at eye level.
- Crop to a passport-style frame and save as JPG.
- Check the file size. If it is above 200 kB, reduce the quality or dimensions slightly.
Signature (5 minutes)
- Sign on plain white paper with a dark pen.
- Photograph it straight from above, or scan it.
- Crop tightly around the signature and save as JPG.
- Check that the size is between 10 and 100 kB.
Class 10 PDF (10 minutes)
- Scan the certificate with a phone scanning app, flat and well lit.
- Save as a single-page PDF.
- If it is above 300 kB, lower the scan quality or use a PDF compressor, then confirm the text is still readable.
- If it is below 50 kB, rescan at a higher quality.
Final check (5 minutes)
Right-click each file and read its size in kB. Open every file once to confirm nothing is blurred, cut off or rotated.
Size Troubleshooting
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo is above 200 kB | Reduce the resolution or save at lower JPG quality |
| Photo is below 10 kB | The image is too small. Retake at a higher resolution |
| Signature is above 100 kB | Crop tighter and reduce quality |
| PDF is above 300 kB | Compress the PDF or scan in grayscale at lower quality |
| PDF is below 50 kB | Rescan at a higher quality |
| Upload fails | Check the file extension is exactly JPG/JPEG or PDF as required |
Is a Category Certificate Needed to Upload?
The upload list reported from the bulletin does not include a category certificate. That does not mean you can ignore it. Admission and counselling stages generally ask for category proof later, so keep your certificate ready. This is general advice, not a rule from the 2027 bulletin. Check the counselling authority's document list when counselling begins.
Accounts and IDs to Have Ready
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan account | Mandatory sign-in through MeriPehchaan |
| Mobile number and email | Used for OTP and all NTA communication |
| APAAR ID (if you have one) | The portal may ask permission to access it through DigiLocker |
Our guides on DigiLocker marksheets and APAAR ID registration explain these accounts step by step.
Common Document Mistakes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| File just outside the size range | Check size before uploading |
| Photo with shadows or a coloured background | Retake against a white wall |
| Signature on lined paper | Use plain white paper |
| Blurry PDF | Rescan at a higher quality, then compress |
| Mask or covered ears in the live photo | Remove the mask and tie hair back |
| Using someone else's photo | The photo must be your own |
More in our guide to JEE Main 2027 form mistakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents are required for the JEE Main 2027 application form?
You upload a passport-size photograph (JPG, 10 to 200 kB), a signature (JPG, 10 to 100 kB) and your Class 10 certificate or marksheet (PDF, 50 to 300 kB). A live photograph is taken inside the form. Extra documents apply only to PwD/PwBD candidates and foreign nationals.
What is the size limit for the JEE Main 2027 photo and signature?
The photograph must be 10 kB to 200 kB in JPG/JPEG format. The signature must be 10 kB to 100 kB in JPG/JPEG format. The Class 10 PDF must be 50 kB to 300 kB.
Do I need to upload my Aadhaar card for JEE Main 2027?
Careers360 reports that the scanned Aadhaar or valid photo-ID upload was removed. Your identity details are fetched through MeriPehchaan from DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan.
Is the live photograph the same as the uploaded photograph?
No. You provide both. The live photo is captured inside the form using a webcam or the QR code on a phone, and you also upload a passport-size photograph. Both must show at least 80% of your face including your ears, with no mask.
Who needs to upload a UDID or disability certificate?
PwD/PwBD candidates. UDID details are checked against the government's UDID portal, and candidates without a UDID card upload a disability certificate instead. A separate certificate of physical limitation to write applies only where relevant.
Can I change my photo after submitting the form?
Only during the correction window from November 27 to 29, 2026, and only if NTA opens that field. See our step-by-step form guide for the timeline.
Related Guides
- JEE Main 2027 Application Form — Step-by-Step Filling Guide
- JEE Main 2027 Form Mistakes — 12 Errors to Avoid Before You Submit
- JEE Main 2027 Exam City Choice — How to Pick Centres
- DigiLocker Marksheet Download Guide
- APAAR ID Registration — Step-by-Step Guide
- JEE Main 2027 Complete Preparation Guide — Score 200+
Sources
- NTA Information Bulletin dated October 24, 2026, as reported by Aakash
- Careers360: new changes in the registration process
- Careers360: live photograph rules and guidelines
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