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CUET Photo & Signature Size (2026 NTA Guidelines)
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Under official NTA CUET UG 2026 guidelines, your scanned passport photograph must be a JPG between 10 KB and 200 KB showing 80% face coverage on a white background, alongside mandatory live camera capture. Your scanned signature must be a JPG between 10 KB and 50 KB. The bulletin specifies no pixel dimensions.
Official NTA CUET (UG) 2026 photo and signature guidelines. Compress photo to 10–200 KB and signature to 10–50 KB.
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How Do You Compress CUET UG Photo and Signature?
- Select either the Passport Photo (10–200 KB) or Signature (10–50 KB) preset above.
- Upload your scanned document file.
- Ensure 80% face visibility against a pure white background for passport photos.
- Click Compress Image to generate a compliant JPG within official NTA limits.
- Download and upload to exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/.
Official NTA CUET (UG) 2026 Document Specifications
| Asset Type | File Size | Dimensions | Format / Background | Mandatory Official Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Photograph | 10 KB to 200 KB | No pixel dimensions prescribed in bulletin | JPG / JPEG / White background | Recent colour photo with 80% face visible (including ears, without a mask) against white background. Live webcam photo also required. |
| Scanned Signature | 10 KB to 50 KB | No pixel dimensions prescribed in bulletin | JPG / JPEG / Plain white paper | Clearly legible scanned signature file in JPG/JPEG format. |
| Disability / UDID Certificate | 50 KB to 300 KB | A4 document page | PDF format | Clearly legible official disability certificate (wherever applicable). |
Source: CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, Step 2: Upload Scanned Images, Page 10, https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3d1a21da7bca4abff8b0b61b87597de73/uploads/2026/01/202601031633478370.pdf (Checked against the notice on 2026-10-24)
What Are the Top Rejection Reasons for CUET Document Uploads?
NTA rejects CUET uploads for these common issues: - Non-White Backgrounds: Blue, red, or patterned backgrounds are rejected. The background must be pure white. - Low Face Coverage or Covered Ears: Face must cover 80% of the image with ears visible and without mask or sunglasses. - File Size Outside Range: Photos outside 10–200 KB or signatures outside 10–50 KB fail upload validation. - Mismatch with Live Capture: The uploaded photo is compared with the live photo captured through the portal webcam.
Frequently asked questions
Does CUET UG prescribe exact pixel dimensions for photos?
No. The official CUET (UG) Information Bulletin does not specify pixel dimensions; it requires a colour photograph between 10 KB and 200 KB in JPG/JPEG format with 80% face visibility against a white background.
Is live photo capture mandatory for CUET UG?
Yes. Under Section 1 of document upload guidelines, candidates must upload a live photograph at the time of filling the form in addition to their scanned passport photo.
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