Photo Guidelines

Essential guidelines for exam and official document photographs

General Requirements

  • Recent, clear photograph with good quality
  • Neutral facial expression with both eyes open
  • Plain white or light-colored background
  • Full face view directly facing the camera

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Wearing sunglasses or tinted glasses
  • Using filters or editing that alters appearance
  • Busy or colored backgrounds
  • Group photos or selfies

Exam-Specific Requirements

UPSC

  • • Size: 140px × 110px
  • • Maximum size: 40KB
  • • Format: JPEG only

JEE Main

  • • Size: 3.5cm × 4.5cm
  • • File size: 10KB - 200KB
  • • White background mandatory