JEE Main 2026: Snap, Sign, Succeed – Upload Your Photo Certificate Now!

Updated: December 25, 2025 15:31

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JEE Main 2026 candidates who registered without Aadhaar or Digilocker must upload a Photo Verification Certificate by January 7, 2026. This certificate is mandatory for exam eligibility and must be carried to the test centre for physical verification, ensuring accurate identity checks and preventing fraud

JEE Main 2026 candidates who registered without Aadhaar or Digilocker must upload a Photo Verification Certificate by January 7, 2026. This step is compulsory for exam eligibility and physical verification at the test centre.

Key Highlights

Who Must Submit the Certificate
Candidates who used PAN Card, Indian Passport, or Non-Indian Passport as their identity proof during JEE Main 2026 registration are required to submit the Photo Verification Certificate. This rule does not apply to those who used Aadhaar or DigiLocker for registration
How to Download and Complete the Certificate
Registered candidates can download the Photo Verification Certificate from the official JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, by logging in with their application number and password. The form must be filled with personal details, a recent passport-size photograph attached, and signed by the School/College Principal or Headmaster. The signature must partly overlap the photo for authenticity
Upload and Exam Day Instructions
The completed certificate must be scanned as a clear PDF and uploaded through the candidate login portal before January 7, 2026. Candidates must also carry a printed copy of this certificate to their exam centre for physical identity verification on the day of the exam
Why Is This Mandatory
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced this step to ensure accurate candidature verification and prevent identity fraud. Missing the deadline could result in disqualification from appearing for JEE Main 2026
Important Dates
- Photo Verification Certificate Release Date: December 24, 2025
- Last Date for Upload: January 7, 2026
- JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates: January 21 to 30, 2026