Archive · 26 Dec 2025
JEE Main 2026: Photo Verification Certificate Mandatory
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has told some students taking the JEE Main 2026 exam that they need to upload a special 'Photo Verification Certificate' by January 7, 2026.
These students used certain ID documents like a PAN Card or Passport when they signed up for the exam.
They need to download the certificate from the JEE Main website, fill it out, attach a recent photo, and get it signed by their school principal.
This certificate must be shown at the exam center on the test day.
The JEE Main exam will be held in two sessions: January 21-30, 2026, and April 1-10, 2026.
Results for the first session will be out by February 12, 2026, and for the second session by April 20, 2026.
NTA requires JEE Main 2026 candidates with specific ID documents to upload a Photo Verification Certificate by January 7, 2026.
Candidates must download, fill, and get the certificate signed by their school principal before uploading it in PDF format.
The certificate must be presented at the exam center for physical identity verification.
JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions: January 21-30 and April 1-10, 2026.
Results for the first session will be released by February 12, 2026, and for the second session by April 20, 2026.
- Who
- JEE Main 2026 candidates using PAN Card, Indian Passport, or Non-Indian Passport for identification
- What
- Upload of Photo Verification Certificate
- When
- By January 7, 2026
- Where
- Online at jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Why
- For physical identity verification at exam centers
- Document Requirement
- Photo Verification Certificate
- Upload Deadline
- January 7, 2026
- Download Link
- jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Exam Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Session 1 Dates
- January 21-30, 2026
- Session 1 Results
- February 12, 2026
- Session 2 Dates
- April 1-10, 2026
- Session 2 Results
- April 20, 2026
