KVS & NVS Admission 2026: Photo & Signature Size Guide

Admissions for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (NVS/JNV) are highly competitive. While parents focus on eligibility and documents, a simple error in photo upload size can delay the application process.

The requirements for KVS (Class 1 onwards) and NVS (Class 6 & 9 Selection Test) differ slightly. Here is the complete breakdown.

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1. JNV Selection Test (NVS) 2026 Requirements

For Navodaya Vidyalaya Class VI Selection Test (JNVST), the online application form requires:

1. Student Photograph:
   • Size: 10 KB to 100 KB.
   • Format: JPG / JPEG only.
   • Dimension: 3.5cm x 4.5cm.
2. Student Signature:
   • Size: 10 KB to 100 KB.
3. Parent Signature:
   • Size: 10 KB to 100 KB.
4. Role of Headmaster Certificate:
   • Must be uploaded in JPG format (Not PDF).
   • Size: 50 KB to 300 KB.

Note: NVS forms often reject files if they are exactly at the border (e.g., 9KB or 101KB). Aim for the middle range (e.g., 50KB).

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2. Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS) Admission 2026

For KVS Online Admission Portal (Class 1):

• Student Photo:
  • Size: Maximum 256 KB.
  • Format: JPG / JPEG.
  • Requirement: Recent, clear, color photograph.
• Birth Certificate:
  • Format: PDF or JPEG.
  • Size: Maximum 256 KB.

Differences: KVS allows larger files (up to 256KB) compared to NVS (max 100KB). KVS also sometimes accepts PDF for certificates, while NVS strictly asks for JPGs for certifications.

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How to Resize Photos for School Admission

Since you need to resize multiple documents (Child photo, Sign, Parent Sign, Certificate), doing it manually is tedious.

Step-by-Step Guide:

For NVS (Navodaya):

1. Use the NVS Photo Resizer.

2. It automatically sets the 10-100KB limit.
3. For certificates, use the JPG Compressor or resize using the custom tool.

For KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya):

1. Use the KVS Photo Resizer.

2. It ensures the file is under 256KB but high quality.

KVS & NVS Admission Document Size Guide

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FAQ: Common Issues

Q: Can I scan the certificate using a phone? A: Yes, use a scanning app (like Google Drive Scan) and then convert/resize using DocSet to ensure it meets the KB limit.

Q: NVS portal says "Invalid File Format". A: Ensure the file extension is .jpg or .jpeg. Some phones save as .heic or .png which are rejected. Use our Universal Converter to fix this.

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