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IIT JAM photo & signature size

Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM)

University Entrance4 documents

Checked against the official notification on 30 Sept 2026Official notification

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Add each file below. It is resized and compressed to the exact rules on your device.

Photograph

Required

240×320 px · 50–200 KB · JPEG

Colour, white/very light background, face at least 50%, ears visible. Min 240x320, max 480x640 px; W:H 0.66-0.89. Brochure: 20-200 KB.

Replaces the background on your device. The first time downloads about 3 MB.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Signature

Required

280×80 px · 50–150 KB · JPEG

Black/dark blue ink in a 2x7 cm (HxW) box. Min 280x80, max 560x160 px (WxH); W:H 3.15-4.04. Brochure says 10-150 KB.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Other documents (2)

Category Certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST)

If applicable

10–300 KB · PDF

OBC-NCL and EWS issued on/after 1 Apr 2026 in the prescribed format

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

Physical Disability Certificate

If applicable

10–300 KB · PDF

If applicable, plus UDID number

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

Your saved files

    All size requirements

    DocumentSizeFile sizeFormat
    Photograph240×320 pxour default20–200 KBJPEG
    Signature280×80 pxour default10–150 KBJPEG
    Category Certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST)If applicable—10–300 KBPDF
    Physical Disability CertificateIf applicable—10–300 KBPDF

    Sizes marked "our default" are not set by the official notification. The tool uses a common size, so check the limits shown on the application form.

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    For example: the 2026 notice asks for 20–50 KB, not 10–20 KB.

    Why applications get rejected

    • Photo file is the wrong size (must be 20–200 KB)
    • Signature is not 10–150 KB
    • Background is not plain white or light
    • Face is blurry, too small or covered (cap, dark glasses)
    • Signature is written in capital letters
    • File saved as PNG or HEIC instead of JPEG

    Questions

    What is the IIT JAM application photo size and format?

    The IIT JAM application photo must be an image of 20–200 KB in JPEG format. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 240×320 px. Note: Colour, white/very light background, face at least 50%, ears visible. Min 240x320, max 480x640 px; W:H 0.66-0.89. Brochure: 20-200 KB.

    What is the signature size for IIT JAM?

    The IIT JAM signature must be JPEG, 10–150 KB. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 280×80 px. Note: Black/dark blue ink in a 2x7 cm (HxW) box. Min 280x80, max 560x160 px (WxH); W:H 3.15-4.04. Brochure says 10-150 KB.

    Which documents does IIT JAM need, and what is each document size?

    The application asks for 4 files: Photograph (20–200 KB, JPEG); Signature (10–150 KB, JPEG); Category Certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST) (10–300 KB, PDF); Physical Disability Certificate (10–300 KB, PDF).

    Can I use a phone photo for IIT JAM?

    Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 240×320 px and compressed to 50–200 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.

    Are these the official IIT JAM requirements?

    They are the sizes our tool applies for IIT JAM. Rules can change between cycles, so always cross-check with the latest official notification before you submit.

    These are the sizes our tool applies. Rules can change between cycles, so match them with the latest official notification before you submit.