Indian Exam Photo Size Guide 2025: UPSC, SSC, NEET, JEE & More
Summary: Don't let a simple photo error reject your hard work. Here is the master list of photo and signature requirements for every major Indian entrance exam in 2025.
Every year, thousands of applications for UPSC, SSC, and NEET are rejected simply because the uploaded photograph was blurry, the wrong size, or had a dark background. The rules are strict, but they are easy to follow if you have the right information.
Use the table below to find your exam and resize your images instantly using our free tool.
Master Requirement Table (2025)
| Exam Name | Photo Size | File Size (KB) | Signature Size (KB) | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC (Civil Services) | 3.5cm x 4.5cm | 20 KB - 300 KB | 20 KB - 300 KB | White |
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS) | 3.5cm x 4.5cm | 20 KB - 50 KB | 10 KB - 20 KB | White / Light |
| NEET (UG & PG) | Passport (4x6 inch for Postcard) | 10 KB - 200 KB | 4 KB - 30 KB | White |
| JEE Main & Advanced | 3.5cm x 4.5cm | 10 KB - 200 KB | 4 KB - 30 KB | White |
| GATE | 3.5cm x 4.5cm | 5 KB - 200 KB | 5 KB - 200 KB | White / Light Blue |
| IBPS (Banking) | 4.5cm x 3.5cm | 20 KB - 50 KB | 10 KB - 20 KB | White |
| CAT (IIMs) | 30mm x 45mm | Max 1 MB | Max 80 KB | White |
| CTET | 3.5cm x 4.5cm | 10 KB - 100 KB | 3 KB - 30 KB | White |
3 Common Reasons for Rejection
- Glasses: Most exams (especially UPSC and SSC) now strictly forbid wearing spectacles in photos. Even if you wear them daily, take them off for the photo.
- Date on Photo: Some exams (like SSC) require the "Date of Photo" to be printed on the image itself. Check the notification carefully.
- Blurry Signature: Signatures are often rejected because they are too small or taken in bad lighting. Use a thick black pen on white paper and scan it in good light.
How to Resize for Any Exam (Step-by-Step)
You don't need Photoshop. Here is how to do it in 30 seconds:
- Go to EasyImageCR.in.
- Upload your photo.
- Crop: Use the "3.5:4.5" ratio (or "3:4" which is close enough) to crop your head and shoulders.
- Resize: Set the Width to 350px (this is a safe standard for 3.5cm).
- Compress: Select "Target Size (KB)" mode and enter the maximum limit (e.g., type "50" for SSC).
- Download your perfectly sized image.
About the Author
The EasyImageCR Team is a group of web performance enthusiasts and developers dedicated to making the internet faster and more accessible. We build privacy-focused tools that help students, professionals, and creators optimize their digital assets without technical hurdles.
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