NIFTEE 2027 Application: Photo, Signature, Document Sizes
NIFTEE 2027 registration opened on 16 October 2026 at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. Upload a JPG/JPEG photo of 10-200KB (colour, 80% face with ears, white background) and a JPG/JPEG signature of 10-50KB, and capture a live photo. UG/PG last date is 16 November 2026; corrections open 22-25 November.
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NIFTEE 2027 applications opened on 16 October 2026 at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee, and the last date with the normal fee is 16 November 2026. The photograph is JPG/JPEG, 10 to 200KB, colour, with 80% of the face (ears included) on a white background. The signature is JPG/JPEG, 10 to 50KB. A live photo is captured in the form as well.
Upload sizes for NIFTEE 2027
These are the numbers in the NIFTEE 2027 Information Bulletin. The bulletin gives no pixel size for any upload, so the only things the portal can check are format, file size and how clear the picture is.
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live photograph | Camera capture | Not stated | Not stated | Webcam, or scan the QR code with a phone; light background, good lighting, 80% face with ears, no mask |
| Photograph (upload) | JPG/JPEG | 10 to 200KB | Not stated | Recent passport size, colour, 80% face including ears, white background, no mask |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10 to 50KB | Not stated | Clearly legible |
| Disability / UDID certificate | 50 to 300KB | Not stated | Only for PwD/PwBD candidates; clearly legible | |
| Identity proof | JPG/JPEG | 10 to 200KB | Not stated | Only if you verify without Aadhaar or DigiLocker |
Source: NIFTEE 2027 Information Bulletin, National Testing Agency (October 2026).
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Key dates for UG, PG and NLEA
NTA's public notice of 16 October 2026 and the bulletin give this schedule. The Artisan category (B.Des.) has its own schedule in the bulletin: registration until 31 January 2027 and online correction on 1 to 4 February 2027. For Ph.D., check the bulletin for your own dates.
- Registration opens: 16 October 2026
- Last date with the normal fee: 16 November 2026
- Last date with a late fee of Rs 5,000 on top of the application fee: 21 November 2026
- Correction window (online only): 22 to 25 November 2026
- Exam: 10 January 2027 (GAT as a computer based test, CAT as a paper based test)
The fee for one programme is Rs 2,000 for Open, Open-EWS and OBC (NCL), and Rs 500 for SC, ST and PwD/PwBD. Check the bulletin for two-programme and NRI fees.
How to prepare and apply
- Click a fresh photo against a plain white wall. Stand facing a window, so both ears and your whole face are lit.
- Keep the file between 10 and 200KB. If it is larger, lower the quality instead of shrinking the pixels, so the face stays sharp.
- Sign in dark ink on white paper, crop close to the signature, and keep it between 10 and 50KB.
- Register on the NTA portal. Registration runs through the MeriPehchaan single sign-on, and you get an application number and a password.
- Log in with that number, fill in the programme, exam cities and qualifications, then upload the files and capture the live photo.
The same application number is used for both sessions of NIFTEE 2027, so note it down. Apply only once: the bulletin allows one application per candidate, and one mobile number and e-mail address can be used for one application form only. Everything is online, so there is no form to post and no certificate to attach by mail.
Live photo and Aadhaar: what NTA says
The bulletin asks you to upload a live photograph while filling the form, and NTA's public notice adds that Aadhaar based e-KYC and a live photograph may be required. Turn on your camera or connect a webcam before you open the upload step. If your device has no webcam, scan the QR code shown on the screen with a phone.
The bulletin also advises updating your Aadhaar with a recent photo, name and date of birth. A mismatch between the form and Aadhaar is an easy way to create trouble later.
What can still be changed later
There is one correction window, 22 to 25 November 2026. Only the fields NTA enables can be edited, and the list is published when the window goes live. NTA will not entertain corrections sent by post, fax, WhatsApp, e-mail or by hand. After the window closes, nothing can be changed.
A wrong photo or signature is much easier to fix before you submit than to depend on the window, so do not leave it for later.
Checklist before you submit
- Photo is your own, recent, colour, white background, ears visible, 10 to 200KB JPG.
- Signature is legible, 10 to 50KB JPG.
- Live photo taken in good light, no mask.
- UDID or disability certificate is a PDF of 50 to 300KB, if it applies to you.
- Name and date of birth match your Aadhaar and certificates.
- Email and mobile number are correct and yours.
- Fee paid before 16 November 2026, or 21 November with the late fee.
The same 10 to 200KB photo rule appears in the JEE Main and CUET UG bulletins, and our all-exams size guide lists the rest.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I register for NIFT, step by step?
Go to exams.nta.nic.in/niftee, register through the MeriPehchaan sign-in to get an application number and password, then log in to fill the form, upload the photo and signature, capture the live photo and pay the fee. The last date with the normal fee is 16 November 2026.
Can I use the same mobile number and e-mail for more than one NIFTEE application?
No. The bulletin says one mobile number and e-mail address can be used for one application form only, and that a candidate should submit only one application. A parent's or guardian's number is allowed, as long as you can access it. Applying for two programmes (for example B.Des. and B.F.Tech.) still uses a single form.
Where do I submit the NIFTEE form, and do I post any certificates?
Only online, at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. The bulletin says an application in any other mode is not accepted. Upload the photo, signature and, if it applies, the UDID certificate in the form, then keep a print of the confirmation page.
What is the NIFTEE 2027 photo size in KB?
The photograph must be JPG/JPEG between 10 and 200KB, in colour, with 80% of the face including ears on a white background, per the NIFTEE 2027 Information Bulletin.
What is the NIFTEE signature size?
The signature must be JPG/JPEG between 10 and 50KB and clearly legible. The bulletin does not give a pixel size.
Do I need a live photo for NIFTEE 2027?
Yes, the bulletin says you upload a live photograph while filling the form, and NTA's public notice says Aadhaar e-KYC and a live photograph may be required. Use a webcam, or scan the on-screen QR code with a phone.
Can I correct my NIFTEE application after submitting?
Yes, once. The online correction window is 22 to 25 November 2026, and only the fields NTA enables can be edited. Requests by post, WhatsApp or e-mail are not accepted.
Sources
- NIFTEE 2027 Information Bulletin, National Testing Agency (checked 2026-10)
- NTA Public Notice, NIFTEE 2027 (16 October 2026) (checked 2026-10)
- NIFTEE page, National Testing Agency (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.