NEET PG/AIIMS Photo Requirements: Medical Entrance Upload Guide (2026)

Quick Answer: For NEET PG and AIIMS PG, the photo must be 10 KB to 200 KB and the signature must be 4 KB to 30 KB. Format: JPG/JPEG only. Same specifications as NEET UG but different portal (NBE vs NTA).

Medical PG Entrance Photo Requirements (Comparison)

All conducted similarly to NEET UG specifications

NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate)

Conducted by: NBE (National Board of Examinations)
Course: MD/MS/DNB admission

Photo Specifications

• File Size: 10 KB to 200 KB
• Format: JPG or JPEG (compulsory)
• Dimensions: Passport size recommended
  • 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm or 350×450 pixels minimum
• Background: Plain white (strictly enforced)
• Recency: Taken within 6 months
• Quality: Clear face, professional appearance

Signature Specifications

• File Size: 4 KB to 30 KB
• Format: JPG or JPEG
• Ink: Dark blue or black pen
• Style: Must be in running handwriting

AIIMS PG (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)

Conducted by: AIIMS Delhi
Course: MD/MS at AIIMS institutes

Photo Specifications

• File Size: 10 KB to 200 KB
• Format: JPG/JPEG
• Background: White
• Special Note: Multiple AIIMS (Delhi, Jodhpur, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Raipur, Rishikesh, Bhopal) use same application

Why AIIMS PG Matters

• Seats: ~1,000 MD/MS seats across 7 AIIMS
• Prestige: IIT equivalent for medical education
• Competition: Less than 1% selection rate
• Specialties: All major branches available

INI CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test)

Conducted by: AIIMS (for JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS)
Institutes: 11 INIs including JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh

Photo Requirements

• File Size: 10 KB to 200 KB
• Format: JPG/JPEG
• Background: White
• Usage: Single exam for multiple premier institutes

Participating Institutes

• AIIMS (7 institutes)
• JIPMER Puducherry
• PGIMER Chandigarh
• NIMHANS Bangalore
• SCTIMST Trivandrum

FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination)

Conducted by: NBE
Purpose: Licensing exam for MBBS graduates from abroad

Photo Specifications

• File Size: 10 KB to 200 KB
• Format: JPG/JPEG
• Special: Same as NEET PG (NBE portal)
• Validity: Photo should match your current appearance (gaps between MBBS and FMGE)

How to Resize Photo for Medical PG Exams

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Professional photo required:
   • Doctor's formal attire recommended
   • White coat acceptable (but plain shirt preferred)
   • White background mandatory
   • Neutral expression

2. Open DocSet Custom Resizer:

   • Go to Custom Resizer
   • Upload passport-size photo

3. Set specifications:

   • Max File Size: 150 KB (safe for all medical exams)
   • Format: Auto-converts to JPG
   • Quality: High (for clear verification)

4. Download and verify:

   • Check file is 10-200 KB
   • Ensure clarity when opened
   • Save for all medical exams

Medical Entrance Photo Do's and Don'ts

✅ Do's:

• Use recent photograph (within 6 months)
• Wear formal attire (shirt/blouse, not white coat for photo)
• Keep stethoscope away (not for application photo)
• Professional studio lighting
• Both ears visible
• Wear spectacles if you normally wear them

❌ Don'ts:

• No hospital/clinic background
• No white coat in photo (save for actual practice)
• No group photos from internship
• No selfies from wards
• No patient-interaction photos
• No surgical scrubs or caps

NEET PG Counseling & Photo Usage

Your uploaded photo will be used throughout:

Medical Counseling Committee (MCC)

All India Quota (AIQ) Counseling:

• Seat allocation dashboard
• Document verification centers
• College reporting

State Quota Counseling:

• State-specific portals (may ask for same photo)
• Directorate of Medical Education (DME) verification

After Seat Allotment

• College ID card
• Hostel allocation
• MCI/NMC registration
• Hospital access cards

Common Upload Errors on NBE Portal

Error 1: "Photo file size exceeds maximum limit"

Cause: File larger than 200 KB
Solution: Compress to 150 KB using DocSet

Error 2: "Invalid image format"

Cause: PNG, HEIC, or other formats
Solution: Convert to JPG (auto-converted by our tool)

Error 3: "Image dimensions are too small"

Cause: Over-compressed, poor resolution
Solution: Aim for 100-150 KB for optimal quality

Error 4: "Signature file size too large"

Cause: Signature exceeds 30 KB
Solution: Compress signature to 20 KB

Medical PG Timeline 2026 (Tentative)

Official dates from NBE notification

Final Checklist for Medical PG Exams

• Photo is in JPG/JPEG format
• Photo file size is 10-200 KB (ideal: 100-150 KB)
• Photo is recent (within 6 months)
• Photo has plain white background
• Face clearly visible, professional look
• No white coat or medical equipment visible
• Signature is in JPG/JPEG format
• Signature file size is 4-30 KB (ideal: 15-20 KB)
• Signature in running handwriting
• Same photo saved for AIIMS PG, INI CET

---

Summary: NEET PG, AIIMS PG, INI CET, and FMGE all require 10-200KB photos with white background in JPG/JPEG format. Conducted by NBE/AIIMS, these exams share identical specifications. Use one professional photo for all medical PG applications and counseling.

Quick Guide: How to Resize