CUET UG 2026 Photo & Signature Guide

The CUET UG 2026 bulletin requires a live photograph and a saved passport photo. The saved signature is JPG/JPEG 10-50 KB. This guide covers CUET UG, not CUET PG.

This guide explains the CUET UG 2026 photo and signature requirements for the NTA application form: the saved passport photo, the live photograph step, the 10-50 KB signature JPG, and how to prepare and check each file before submitting.

Checked against the linked official documents on 4 October 2026. This is file-preparation guidance for the named cycle, not a claim that applications are open. A later bulletin, notice, corrigendum or your live upload screen can change the requirements. No tool guarantees acceptance.

Saved-file upload rules for 2026

Passport photoJPG/JPEG 10-200 KB, recent and in colour. 80% face visible including ears, without a mask, against a white background.

SignatureJPG/JPEG 10-50 KB, clearly legible. Use this exam's maximum, not a preset from a different NTA exam.

CertificatesDisability/UDID certificate, where applicable: PDF 50-300 KB. Do not copy JEE's document list or 100 KB signature maximum into CUET.

Identity proof for alternate verificationFor candidates using methods other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker, the bulletin lists JPG/JPEG 10-200 KB. Follow your identity-verification field and any applicable notice.

Live photograph: do this in the official application

Use the device camera/webcam. If the device does not support a webcam, the bulletin provides a QR-code route using a mobile device or tablet. Ensure proper lighting, a light-coloured background and 80% face visibility including ears, without a mask.

Preparing a small saved JPEG does not complete live capture. Do not upload someone else's image, fabricate your face, or use a photo editor to bypass identity checks.

Prepare a saved photo or signature without changing identity

Read your own exam cycle and upload field first. Saved images and live photo capture are separate steps.
Use Photo Editor to crop extra space or rotate a scan. Do not remove identity details, apply beauty filters or fabricate a background for an official image.
Use Photo / Sign KB with the exact minimum and maximum KB from your form. Existing presets can belong to another cycle.
Open the downloaded JPEG and verify framing, legibility, format and file size. Re-check the application preview before submitting.

Common upload checks

Open the downloaded file. Check it is not blurred, cut off, rotated incorrectly or the wrong format.
Renaming PNG to.jpg does not convert it. Export a real JPG before setting its KB range.
Do not translate a face-coverage percentage into an invented pixel dimension or DPI.
Use the application's actual preview and limits. Save the original in case recompression loses detail.

Common mistakes to avoid

Guessing sizes from another exam. KB and pixel limits differ between exams, and even between cycles of the same exam. Read your own notice or upload screen first.
Renaming a file to change its format. Renaming photo.png to photo.jpg does not convert it. Export an actual JPEG.
Compressing a blurred original again and again. Improve the original scan or photo, then compress once. A file inside the KB range can still be unreadable and rejected.
Skipping the preview check. Open the downloaded file at full size, and check the portal's own preview before final submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is the photo size for CUET UG 2026?

The saved passport image is JPG/JPEG 10-200 KB. A separate live-photo step is also required.

What is the signature size?

CUET UG 2026 requires JPG/JPEG 10-50 KB. JEE Main 2026 instead allows 10-100 KB. These exams have different signature limits.

Does this guide confirm applications are open?

No. It explains the named 2026 bulletin's file rules, not deadlines, eligibility or current application availability.

Official sources

Independent guide, not an official examination page. The application portal and the linked official instructions take priority.