MHT CET Photo and Signature Size 2026: KB, Pixels, Format
The MHT CET 2026 information brochure asks for a colour photograph 2 inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm), with the face covering 80% of the photo, on a plain light or white background, between 100KB and 5MB. The brochure lists no signature size. Registration for 2026 ran from 10 January to 12 February 2026.
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For MHT CET 2026, the State CET Cell asks for a colour photograph 2 inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm), with your face covering 80% of the photo, between 100KB and 5MB in size. The information brochure gives no signature size, so the photo is the upload to get right.
MHT CET 2026 upload rules at a glance
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Colour image (format not named in the brochure) | Minimum 100KB, maximum 5MB | 2 inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm), square | Face covers 80% of the photo; full head from top of hair to chin; plain light or white background; no shadows; eyes open; no tinted glasses |
| Signature | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | The brochure's upload rules cover only the photograph |
| Aadhaar and APAAR | Verified through DigiLocker | Not applicable | Not applicable | Details must match; a mismatch can delay or reject the application |
Source: MHT-CET 2026 Information Brochure (updated 11.04.2026), State CET Cell, Maharashtra, cetcell.mahacet.org. The 2027 brochure was not out when this was checked in September 2026, so treat these as the latest figures and check the new brochure when it is published.
Crop your photo to a square with the crop image tool (pick the 1:1 ratio), then check the file is at least 100KB. If a compressed photo is too small, see how to increase photo size in KB.
The 100KB minimum catches people out
Most exam forms have a small maximum, so people habitually compress photos to 20KB or 50KB. MHT CET works the other way: the photo must be at least 100KB, and it can be as large as 5MB. A heavily compressed passport photo reused from another form will usually be rejected. Start from the original camera photo, crop it square and save it at high quality. The brochure also says to upload high resolution, clear pictures only.
A 50x50 mm photo at 300 DPI is about 591x591 px. Photos straight from a phone camera are far larger than that, so cropping a phone photo to a square usually keeps it well above 100KB.
Step by step: take an MHT CET photo on your phone
- Stand facing a plain white or light coloured wall, with even light on your face and no shadow behind you.
- Remove tinted glasses; with normal glasses, tilt your head slightly to avoid glare.
- Ask someone to take the photo straight on, eyes open, neutral expression, head not tilted.
- Crop to a square so your full head, from the top of your hair to your chin, fills about 80% of the frame, with the head centred.
- Save it as a high quality image and check the file size is between 100KB and 5MB.
- Upload it in the registration form and check the preview before you move on.
What else the 2026 brochure says
Registration and confirmation of the MHT CET 2026 form ran from 10 January 2026 to 12 February 2026, with online payment allowed up to 13 February 2026. The fee was Rs 1,300 for General category, OMS and J and K migrant candidates, and Rs 1,000 for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra, PWD, orphan and transgender candidates, for one group's first attempt.
2026 also brought two attempts. Candidates could choose the first attempt only or both attempts for PCM or PCB, paying Rs 2,600 (General) or Rs 2,000 (reserved, Maharashtra) for both. If you sit both, the better total percentile of the two is used for admission in 2026-27. Subject wise percentiles are not mixed.
Aadhaar, APAAR and DigiLocker
The CET Cell uses Aadhaar authentication through DigiLocker during registration and also verifies your APAAR ID the same way. The brochure asks you to keep your Aadhaar photo, name, date of birth, gender and address up to date, and warns that a mismatch in Aadhaar or APAAR details may delay or reject the application. The CET Cell's home page links to its own guides on creating a DigiLocker account and an APAAR ID. If you still need your APAAR card, see how to download and print the APAAR ID card.
The CET Cell can verify your personal details and photographs at any stage of registration or admission. Use a real, recent photo of yourself with no filters or edits to your face.
Photo ID on exam day
Your uploaded photo appears on the admit card, and on exam day the invigilator checks it against you and an original photo ID. The brochure says to bring a printout of the admit card and an original photo ID with exactly the same name, such as a PAN card, passport, driving licence, voter card, bank passbook with photo, Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar, or a recent school or college ID. Colour photocopies, photocopies and soft copies are not allowed, and a ration card or learner's licence is not accepted. If your identity is in doubt, you may not be allowed to sit the exam, which is one more reason to upload a clear, current photo.
Common mistakes
- Uploading a 20KB or 50KB passport photo made for another form. MHT CET needs at least 100KB.
- Using a rectangular 3.5x4.5 cm photo instead of a square 2x2 inch one.
- Standing too far away, so the face is well under 80% of the frame.
- Shadows on the wall behind you, or glare on your glasses.
- Leaving an old photo or a spelling mismatch on Aadhaar or APAAR until the day you register.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MHT CET photo size?
The MHT-CET 2026 information brochure asks for a colour photo 2 inch x 2 inch (50 mm x 50 mm), with the face covering 80% of the photo, between 100KB and 5MB. The background should be plain light coloured or white.
What is the MHT CET signature size?
The 2026 brochure lists upload rules only for the photograph and gives no signature size. If the form asks for a signature when you apply, follow the size shown on that screen.
Why is my MHT CET photo rejected as too small?
The minimum size is 100KB. A photo compressed for another exam is often only 20-50KB, so start again from the original camera photo, crop it square and save it at high quality.
Can I appear in MHT CET twice in 2026?
Yes. The 2026 brochure offered a first attempt and a second attempt for PCM and PCB. If you appear in both, the better total percentile is used for admission.
Do I need APAAR ID for MHT CET?
The 2026 brochure says the CET Cell verifies your APAAR ID through DigiLocker during registration, along with Aadhaar authentication, so keep both accurate and up to date.
Sources
- State CET Cell Maharashtra, MHT-CET 2026 Information Brochure (updated 11.04.2026) (checked 2026-09)
- State CET Cell Maharashtra, official website (checked 2026-09)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.