RMS CET 2026 application: photo, signature and PDF sizes
The RMS CET 2026 form closes on 20 October 2026 at 5 PM; a late window with Rs 500 runs 21 to 25 October. Upload a JPG photo of 10-200KB, a JPG signature of 10-50KB, a JPG left thumb of 10-50KB and PDF certificates of 50-300KB.
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The RMS CET 2026 form closes on 20 October 2026 at 5 PM, and fee payment runs until 11:50 PM that night. After that a late window opens from 21 to 25 October with an extra Rs 500. The photo is a JPG of 10-200KB, the signature a JPG of 10-50KB, the left thumb impression a JPG of 10-50KB, and every certificate a PDF of 50-300KB.
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RMS CET 2026 upload sizes from the NTA bulletin
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 10 to 200 | Not specified | Colour, 80% face, both ears visible, white or light plain background, taken on or after 1 July 2026; Polaroid and computer-generated photos not accepted |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10 to 50 | Not specified | Black ink, running handwriting, not in capitals, white paper |
| Left thumb impression | JPG/JPEG | 10 to 50 | Not specified | Blue ink on white paper, must be clear |
| Date of birth certificate | 50 to 300 | Not specified | Municipal Corporation or authorised local government body only | |
| Domicile certificate | 50 to 300 | Not specified | Candidate's own; a parent's is allowed if the candidate has none | |
| SC/ST certificate | 50 to 300 | Not specified | Only if you apply in that category | |
| Service certificate | 50 to 300 | Not specified | Defence, government or transferable-job wards choosing a centre outside the domicile state |
Source: NTA, RMS CET 2026 Information Bulletin, Chapter 5 (2026).
Dates that matter right now
- Form: 23 September to 20 October 2026, up to 5 PM.
- Fee for the normal window: last payment 20 October, up to 11:50 PM.
- Late form with Rs 500 late fee: 21 to 25 October, up to 5 PM; late fee payment until 11:50 PM on 25 October.
- Correction window: 27 and 28 October, on the website only.
- Exam: 13 December 2026. City slip and admit card are tentatively 29 November and 8 December.
The fee is Rs 1,000 for General, OBC and OBC (NCL), and Rs 750 for SC, ST and wards of personnel killed in action.
Prepare the files in four steps
- Fix the photo first. Use a picture taken on or after 1 July 2026, face filling 80% of the frame, both ears showing, no cap or goggles. The bulletin allows spectacles only if the child wears them regularly (its checklist line says no sunglasses or spectacles), so the safest photo is without them.
- Sign and press the thumb. Use a black pen for the signature and blue ink for the left thumb, each on plain white paper, then photograph or scan them.
- Scan the certificates. Make one PDF each for date of birth, domicile and, if it applies, category or service.
- Check every size. Open the file details on your phone and confirm each one sits inside its KB range before you upload. The bulletin also asks for clear images and says applications with unclear photographs are liable to be rejected.
The scanning basics are in our guide on scanning a signature on your phone, and checking a PDF's size in KB takes a minute.
If the upload fails
The first thing to check is size, because the bulletin gives a range, not just a maximum. A PDF of 50-300KB is the allowed band, so a file below 50KB is outside it just as one above 300KB is. A faint scan that compresses to a tiny file can land under the minimum, so scan at a normal quality and compress only as far as needed.
Second, the format. The photo, signature and thumb must be JPG or JPEG, and the certificates must be PDF. A photo saved as PNG or HEIC will not go through.
The bulletin says applications that do not follow these instructions, or carry unclear photos, can be rejected. It also says someone else's photo or signature is treated as unfair means.
Common worries, answered from the bulletin
Birth certificate not ready. The bulletin treats the date of birth certificate as the proof of age and lists no substitute. It also says certificates from a Gram Panchayat are not acceptable. Call the NTA helpline on 011-40759000 or 011-69227700 (10 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Saturday) before you decide.
Signature already done in blue ink. The bulletin asks for a black ink pen on white paper. Blue ink is for the thumb only, so redo the signature in black.
Identity proof. A government-approved photo ID is mandatory and an application without a valid ID proof is rejected. The bulletin's sample screens show Aadhaar verification first, and an alternative identification option (PAN is one of the screens) if you do not have Aadhaar. Pick what the form offers and check the bulletin.
Checklist before you submit
- Class, gender, date of birth and category are right. These cannot be changed later.
- Your own or a parent's email and mobile number are entered, because NTA writes only there.
- All four uploads are inside their KB ranges and are the right format.
- The fee is paid and the Confirmation Page is generated. Money leaving the bank account is not proof of submission.
- You will keep a printout of the Confirmation Page, the application form and later the e-admit card. The bulletin also asks for at least 8 coloured passport photos identical to the uploaded one (it advises 6 to 8 in the photo section).
Submit only one application. The bulletin says that if more than one form is submitted, all can be rejected, and it lists holding more than one application number under unfair means.
For other exam sizes side by side, see photo and signature sizes for all exams.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for the RMS CET 2026 application form?
The normal window ends on 20 October 2026 at 5 PM, with fee payment until 11:50 PM that night. A late window runs from 21 to 25 October with a Rs 500 late fee. Corrections are allowed on 27 and 28 October.
How do I fill the RMS CET 2026 form on the NTA site?
Register at exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet with your email and mobile number and verify both by OTP. Fill the application, upload the photo, thumb impression, signature and certificates, then pay the fee. The form counts as submitted only when the Confirmation Page is generated.
Photo aur signature upload nahi ho raha, kya karun?
Check the size and format first. Photo, signature and thumb must be JPG of 10-200KB, 10-50KB and 10-50KB. Certificates must be PDF of 50-300KB, and a file below 50KB is rejected too. Fix the size, then try again.
Is the domicile certificate compulsory if the parents do not have one?
The domicile certificate is uploaded in its own field. The bulletin says that if the candidate's own certificate is not available, a parent's domicile certificate may be uploaded there. It has to be issued by the State Government or Union Territory authority.
When will the RMS CET 2026 admit card be released?
NTA's FAQ says the admit card will be issued tentatively on 8 December 2026 and the city intimation slip tentatively on 29 November. The exam is on 13 December 2026. Dates can change, so watch exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet.
Can I change the photo or signature after submitting the form?
Only in the fields NTA allows during the correction window on 27 and 28 October 2026. The bulletin does not list which fields those are, so open the correction page and see what is editable. Class, gender, date of birth and category cannot be changed.
What is the syllabus and age limit for RMS CET 2026?
The syllabus is Class V standard for admission to Class VI and Class VIII standard for Class IX. As on 31 March 2027, Class VI candidates must be 10 to 13 years old (born 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2017) and Class IX candidates 13 to 16 years old (born 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2014). Wards of personnel killed in action get six months' relaxation in the upper age limit.
Sources
- NTA, RMS CET 2026 Information Bulletin (checked 2026-10)
- NTA, RMS CET 2026 FAQs (checked 2026-10)
- NTA, Public Notice of 23 September 2026 (RMS CET 2026) (checked 2026-10)
- NTA RMS CET website (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.