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JEST photo & signature size

Joint Entrance Screening Test

University Entrance4 documents

Checked against the official notification on 30 Sept 2026Official notification

Prepare your files

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

Photograph

Required

276×354 px · 80–200 KB · JPEG

45x35 mm (HxW) colour photo within 3 months, white background, no border; face 70-80% of frame with ears, neck and shoulders; no edits.

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

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Signature

Required

472×197 px · 50–200 KB · JPEG

Sign in black or dark blue ink inside a 2.5 cm (H) x 6 cm (W) box, crop to the box border. 6x2.5 cm at 200 DPI.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Other documents (2)

SC/ST Certificate

If applicable

up to 1024 KB · JPEG/PDF

No size limit given. Only for SC or ST applicants, in the Government of India format. Format not stated.

Image or PDF (up to 20 MB) · or drop it here

PwD Certificate

If applicable

up to 1024 KB · JPEG/PDF

No size limit given. Only for PwD applicants. Format not stated.

Image or PDF (up to 20 MB) · or drop it here

Your saved files

    All size requirements

    DocumentSizeFile sizeFormat
    Photograph276×354 px80–200 KBJPEG
    Signature472×197 pxour default50–200 KBJPEG
    SC/ST CertificateIf applicable—up to 1024 KBour defaultJPEG/PDF
    PwD CertificateIf applicable—up to 1024 KBour defaultJPEG/PDF

    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.

    Spotted a size that does not match the notification?

    Report a wrong size

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

    Why applications get rejected

    • Photo is not exactly 276×354 px
    • Photo file is the wrong size (must be 80–200 KB)
    • Signature is not 50–200 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 JEST application photo size and format?

    The JEST application photo must be a 276×354 px image of 80–200 KB in JPEG format. Note: 45x35 mm (HxW) colour photo within 3 months, white background, no border; face 70-80% of frame with ears, neck and shoulders; no edits.

    What is the signature size for JEST?

    The JEST signature must be JPEG, 50–200 KB. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 472×197 px. Note: Sign in black or dark blue ink inside a 2.5 cm (H) x 6 cm (W) box, crop to the box border. 6x2.5 cm at 200 DPI.

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

    The application asks for 4 files: Photograph (276×354 px, 80–200 KB, JPEG); Signature (50–200 KB, JPEG); SC/ST Certificate (size not published, JPEG/PDF); PwD Certificate (size not published, JPEG/PDF).

    Can I use a phone photo for JEST?

    Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 276×354 px and compressed to 80–200 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.

    Are these the official JEST requirements?

    They are the sizes our tool applies for JEST. 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.