CUET UG and CUET PG 2026 photo requirements from NTA: passport-size photograph, JPEG format, between 10 KB and 200 KB, white or light plain background. With over 13 lakh students applying each year, a rejected photo can delay your CUET application. Use PhotoFit to get your photo to the right size instantly — free, no upload, works on mobile.
| Style | Passport-size (3.5×4.5 cm recommended) |
| File size | 10 KB minimum — 200 KB maximum |
| Format | JPEG / JPG only |
| Background | White or light plain background |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Photo age | Recent (within 6 months) |
| Conducted by | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
CUET UG and PG 2026 (conducted by NTA) requires a recent passport-size photograph in JPEG format. The file size must be between 10 KB and 200 KB. The recommended print size is 3.5×4.5 cm with a white or very light plain background. NTA does not mandate exact pixel dimensions for CUET but the photo must be passport-style.
Yes, both CUET UG and CUET PG follow the same NTA photo guidelines: passport style, JPEG, 10–200 KB, white background. If you have one compliant photo, you can use it for both applications. Make sure the photo is recent — taken within 6 months.
The NTA portal will reject the upload with an error message. You must compress the photo before re-uploading. Use PhotoFit to compress your photo to around 150 KB — safely under the 200 KB limit but high enough quality for printing on the admit card.
If your NEET photo meets the CUET requirements (JPEG, 10–200 KB, white background, recent), you can use the same photo file. However, make sure the file has not been corrupted or re-compressed too many times. Saving a fresh copy via PhotoFit before upload is recommended.