NATA Photo & Signature Specifications for Application Form

Summary: The Council of Architecture will release the application process for the NATA 2026 exam in March 2026. Check the NATA Signature and Photo Specifications for the NATA 2026 Application Form! 

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The Council of Architecture (CoA) will begin the online registration for the NATA entrance exam early next year through its official website.

NATA requires documents to be uploaded in a specific format for the application to be accepted. This article provides complete details on uploading NATA Photos and Signatures in the NATA online application form without errors.

Note: This video is for NATA 2024, but the information shared is relevant for NATA 2025. It will be updated if there is any new information.

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NATA Photo & Signature Specifications for Application Form 2026

It is important to keep all the required documents handy before proceeding with the application form. Therefore, you must be careful when uploading the NATA exam 2026 online application documents.

The CoA has specified the photo and signature in the NATA official brochure. If you fail to upload a photo and signature in the specified format, your application will be rejected without further notice or intimation.

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We have provided complete guidelines in this post to help you upload the photo and signature without errors in the application form.

Documents Required for NATA Application Form 2026

You must keep the following documents handy to apply for the NATA 2026 entrance exam.

• SSC or Class 10th Marks sheet
• Class 12 Marks sheet
• Photo ID proof (Passport/Driving License/UID Card/class 12th admit card with signature and photograph/College Identity Card)
• Scanned Photograph and Signature of proper size and format (JPEG/ JPG format)
• Photo Identity Proof
• Debit card/ Credit Card/ Net banking details
• Caste certificate in case of SC/ST category

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NATA Photograph and Signature 2026: Do's and Don'ts

• The passport photograph should be taken by a professional camera or photographer.
• Avoid uploading photographs taken using a mobile phone.
• Both images should be crisp and clear, without any pixels.
• The candidate's face and eyes should be clearly visible.
• Wearing spectacles in passport photographs is allowed, but avoid wearing tinted glasses.
• Avoid uploading signatures with feathering of ink on paper.
• Use a ball pen on thick white paper.
• The signature should match the rest of your documents.
• Avoid uploading passport photographs with red eyes.
• Caps, sunglasses, hats, or glaring accessories should be avoided.
• Religious headwear is allowed, but it must not cover the face.
• Make sure the face and eyes are visible in the photograph without any elements for distraction.

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NATA Photo Specifications for Application Form 2026

After filling out the NATA Application Form, you must upload the photo in the below-specified format. 

Check out the table below for the NATA Photo Format specified by the exam conducting body.

NATA Photograph Specifications
Dimension	4.5 cm x 3.5 cm
Minimum Size	4 KB
Maximum Size	100 KB
Format	JPEG/JPG
Background	Preferably White

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NATA Signature Specifications for Application Form 2026

How to upload photo and signature in NATA form​ 2026- Go through the guidelines below to learn the specifications for uploading signatures in the NATA 2026 application form.

The table below mentions the dimensions of the signature.

NATA Signature Specifications
Dimension	3,5 cm x 1.5 cm
Minimum Size	1 kb
Maximum Size	30 kb
Format	JPEG/ JPG
Background	On White Paper

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How to Scan NATA Photo & Signature?

Here is a detailed guide to how to scan the passport photograph and signature for NATA 2026. The candidate should follow these guidelines to obtain clear, crisp scans:

• The scanner's resolution should be set to a minimum of 100 dpi and 30 dpi for scanning passport-sized photographs and signatures, respectively.
• The file size should not exceed the given KB; otherwise, it will fail to proceed to the next application level.
• The image should be cropped to the final size using the scanner's upload editor.
• The photograph and signature should be in jpg or jpeg format. The file extension should show ".jpg" or ".jpeg."
• The image size and other details can be checked by right-clicking on the image and the properties.
• An error message will be displayed if the file size and format are not as per the requirements.

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Key Takeaways

• Students must carefully review and refer to the exam-day instructions provided by the conducting authority to ensure a smooth and successful exam-day experience.
• These instructions cover essential details such as reporting time, required documents, prohibited items, and exam centre guidelines. 
• Adhering to the NATA Photo & Signature Specifications for the Application Form is crucial to ensure the accuracy and acceptance of your application. 
• The specifications for photos and signatures include requirements for size and quality and acceptable formats for images.
• Following these specifications will help applicants ensure their application process is accurate and successful.

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