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How to use these checklists
Each section below has two lists: what to upload or keep ready for the application, and what to carry on exam day. The two lists are different — a document you uploaded for the application (like a category certificate) is not always something you carry to the exam hall, and the admit card exists only after you apply.
NEET UG — document checklist
Source: NEET UG 2026 Information Bulletin (latest published). The NEET UG 2027 bulletin is not out yet and the 2027 exam date has not been announced. Everything in this section is the 2026 requirement, labelled as such. Official portal: neet.nta.nic.in.
| Document | Format and size (2026) | Who needs it |
|---|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | JPG/JPEG, 10-200 KB | All candidates; recent photo, same as used on exam day |
| Postcard-size photograph | JPG/JPEG, 10-200 KB | All candidates (for the proforma) |
| Scanned signature | JPG/JPEG, 10-50 KB | All candidates |
| Left and right-hand thumb impressions | JPG/JPEG, 10-200 KB | All candidates |
| Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) | PDF, 50-300 KB | Only if claiming reservation |
| PwBD certificate | PDF, 50-300 KB | Only if claiming PwBD benefits |
| Class 10 certificate | PDF, 50-300 KB | All candidates (proof of date of birth) |
| Address proof | PDF, 50-300 KB | All candidates |
| Identity proof | JPG/PDF, 10-200 KB | All candidates |
Upload specs are from the 2026 bulletin as reported by trackers citing the bulletin. The 2027 bulletin may change formats or sizes.
| Document / item | Details (2026) |
|---|---|
| NEET admit card (with self-declaration/undertaking) | Printed on A4 paper; passport-size photo pasted in the designated space. Entry is barred without it. |
| Passport-size photograph | Same as uploaded in the application form; pasted on the attendance sheet. |
| Original valid photo ID | Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving licence, passport or voter ID (any one, original). |
| PwBD certificate | Original, from a government-approved authority — only if applicable. |
| Proforma with postcard-size photograph | Only if mentioned on the admit card; paste a coloured postcard-size photo on the proforma. |
| NEET registration slip (copy) | Carry a copy of the registration slip with the admit card. |
2026 exam-day timing for reference: entry from 11:00 AM, last entry 1:30 PM, exam 2:00-5:00 PM. The 2027 timings will be on the 2027 admit card.
JEE Main — document checklist
Source: JEE Main 2026 Information Bulletin (latest published). The JEE Main 2027 bulletin is not out yet; Session 1 2027 is proposed for 22-24 and 28-30 January 2027 (tentative, NTA calendar). Everything in this section is the 2026 requirement, labelled as such. Official portal: jeemain.nta.ac.in.
| Document | Format and size (2026) | Who needs it |
|---|---|---|
| Recent passport-size photograph (live photo compulsory) | JPG/JPEG, 10-300 KB; colour, 80% face visible including ears, white background | All candidates |
| Scanned signature | JPG/JPEG, 10-50 KB | All candidates |
| Class 10 certificate / marks-sheet | PDF, 10-300 KB | All candidates (proof of date of birth) |
| Valid photo ID | JPG/JPEG, 10-200 KB; Aadhaar or another government ID | All candidates (if not verifying through Aadhaar/DigiLocker) |
| PwD/PwBD certificate | PDF, 10-300 KB | Only if claiming PwD benefits |
| Category certificate details (OBC-NCL/EWS) | Certificate number, issue date and issuing authority entered in the form; upload not required at registration | OBC-NCL/EWS candidates (certificate checked again at JoSAA/CSAB admission) |
| Valid email ID and mobile number | For NTA messages and OTPs | All candidates |
| Fee payment details | Net banking, credit/debit card or UPI | All candidates |
Tracker reports of the 2026 bulletin differ slightly on photo and signature size limits (photo 10-200 KB vs 10-300 KB; signature 4-30 KB vs 10-50 KB). Use the sizes shown on the 2027 application portal when it opens — the portal's own limits are authoritative.
| Document / item | Details |
|---|---|
| JEE Main admit card | Printed copy downloaded from jeemain.nta.ac.in; entry is barred without it. |
| Original valid photo ID | Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID or driving licence (any one, original). |
| Passport-size photograph | Same as uploaded in the application form. |
| PwD certificate | Original — only if applicable, for scribe or extra-time claims. |
Exam-day list follows standard NTA practice for JEE Main 2026. The 2027 admit card will carry the final exam-day instructions.
CTET December 2026 — document checklist
Source: CBSE notice of 14 September 2026 (22nd CTET). The exam is on 12 and 13 December 2026 — it was first scheduled for 6 September 2026 and postponed after the application window was reopened (25 August-1 September 2026). That application window is now closed. Paper I is for Classes I-V and Paper II for Classes VI-VIII; each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions and no negative marking. Official portal: ctet.nic.in.
| Document / item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam city intimation slip | Available on the CTET portal about 15 days before the exam (around 27 November 2026). It shows your allotted city and date only — it is not an admit card. |
| Admit card | Downloadable 2 days before your exam (around 10 December for a 12 December paper) from ctet.nic.in, with application number and password. Check name, photo, signature, centre and reporting time at once. |
| Printed admit card | Carry the printout to the centre. Entry is not permitted without it. |
| Original photo ID | Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport or driving licence (any one, original). |
| Two black or blue ballpoint pens | Carry two; no other pens are mentioned in the exam-day list. |
Report 120 minutes before your shift; late entry after the start time is barred. Typical shifts are 9:30 AM-12:00 noon and 2:30-5:00 PM, but your admit card gives the final timing. Do not carry watches, phones, calculators or metallic items.
GATE 2027 — document checklist
Source: GATE 2027 Information Brochure (IIT Madras) and the official GATE homepage, checked 24 October 2026. Registration is closed: regular registration closed 5 October 2026, extended registration closed 12 October 2026, and a special window ran 15-16 October 2026. Scrutiny-defect rectification runs 14-31 October 2026, fee-free, through GOAPS, for defects flagged during scrutiny only. The exam is on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027; results on 19 March 2027. Official portal: gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
| Document | Format and specification | Who needs it |
|---|---|---|
| Recent passport-size photograph | JPG/JPEG, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, 200x260 to 530x690 pixels; face 60-70% of the frame; taken on or after 1 August 2026; plain light background | All candidates |
| Scanned signature | JPG/JPEG, black or dark blue ink; 250x80 to 580x180 pixels | All candidates |
| Valid photo ID proof | Aadhaar (preferred), passport, PAN card, voter ID or driving licence | All candidates |
| Qualifying degree certificate | Degree certificate for graduates; enrolment/bonafide certificate for final-year students | All candidates |
| Category certificate (SC/ST) | PDF, uploaded to DigiLocker (folder GATE2027, file CATEGORY.pdf) | Only if claiming reservation or fee concession |
| PwD certificate / UDID | PDF, uploaded to DigiLocker (folder GATE2027, file UDID_CERT.pdf or PWD_CERT.pdf) | Only if applicable |
| Dyslexia certificate | PDF, uploaded to DigiLocker (folder GATE2027, file PWD_CERT.pdf) | Only if applicable |
| DigiLocker account | Verified and linked to a valid government ID — mandatory for GATE 2027 registration | All candidates |
Photo and signature file-size limits are shown on the GOAPS upload screen and differ slightly between tracker reports (photo 5-200 KB vs 5-600 KB). Use the limits on the GOAPS screen itself.
| Document / item | Details |
|---|---|
| GATE 2027 admit card | Download from GOAPS when released (expected January 2027); printed copy required for entry. |
| Original valid photo ID | The same ID used in the application (Aadhaar, passport, PAN, voter ID or driving licence) — original only. |
Exam-day list follows standard GATE practice. The admit card will carry the final instructions, including reporting time and permitted items.
Bihar Board Class 10 and 12, 2027 — document checklist
Source: tracker reports of the BSEB process (labelled as such — the BSEB portal was not directly fetched in this run). The Class 10 (Matric) and Class 12 (Intermediate) 2027 exams are expected in February 2027, consistent with BSEB's annual schedule; the official timetable will be announced on the BSEB portal closer to the exam. The exam-form window reopened 16-31 October 2026 with a late fee, after the third window (1-15 October) closed. Admit cards are expected in January 2027 (tracker expectation, not official).
| Document | Class 10 (Matric) | Class 12 (Intermediate) |
|---|---|---|
| Previous class proof | Class 9 marksheet or promotion certificate | Class 10 certificate and admit card; original Class 11 registration card |
| Date of birth proof | Birth certificate or Aadhaar card | Aadhaar card or other valid ID proof |
| Photograph and signature | Recent passport-size photographs; school registration/admission number | Recent passport-size photograph; signature specimen |
| Category certificate | Caste certificate, if applicable (for fee benefits) | Category certificate, if applicable |
| Other | Bank account details (for state scholarship purposes) | Migration certificate, if moving from another board |
| Declaration form | Signed by the student, parent/guardian and school head | Signed by the student, parent/guardian and school head |
Registration is done through the school, not by the student alone. The dummy registration card correction window (25 July-14 August 2026) has closed; no corrections are accepted after it.
| Document / item | Details |
|---|---|
| Printed admit card (school-stamped) | Colour printout on A4, with the school's stamp and signature; photograph clearly legible. Carry 2-3 copies. The admit card is distributed through the school. |
| Valid photo ID | Aadhaar card (masked or e-Aadhaar also reported as valid), voter ID, PAN card, driving licence, or school photo ID card as supporting identity. |
| Passport-size photographs | 2-3 copies, same photo as submitted during BSEB registration. |
| Blue or black ballpoint pen | Mandatory for the OMR objective section. Gel pens, ink pens and pencils are not permitted for OMR marking. |
Check every detail on the admit card (name, roll number, subjects, centre, reporting time) as soon as you get it and report any error to your school or BSEB before the exam date. Mobile phones, smartwatches and electronic devices are prohibited at exam centres.
Sources
NEET UG and JEE Main lists are from the 2026 bulletins and are labelled 2026 throughout. CTET and GATE lists are from the current 2026-27 cycle notices and brochure. Bihar Board lists are tracker-reported from the BSEB process. Check the official portal for your exam before acting on any item.
Sources & verification
NEET UG and JEE Main lists are from the latest published (2026) NTA information bulletins, labelled 2026 in the article; the 2027 bulletins are not out yet. CTET dates are from the CBSE notice of 14 September 2026 (exam 12-13 December 2026). GATE 2027 document list is from the GATE 2027 information brochure (IIT Madras) as reported by Careers360 and Shiksha; registration dates verified against the official GATE homepage (24 October 2026). Bihar Board lists are tracker-reported from the BSEB process and labelled as such; the reopened exam-form window (16-31 October 2026, late fee) is from the 25 October 2026 live audit (7 outlets).
Frequently asked questions
Are these the 2027 document lists?
For CTET and GATE 2027, yes — those cycles are already running and their documents are from the current notices and brochure. For NEET UG and JEE Main, no: the 2027 bulletins are not out yet, so those two sections use the latest published (2026) bulletins and every item is labelled 2026. Re-check the 2027 bulletin on neet.nta.nic.in or jeemain.nta.ac.in before you apply — sizes and formats can change.
What is the one document I must not forget on any exam day?
The printed admit card, plus one original photo ID. Every exam in this article bars entry without the admit card, and every one requires an original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, voter ID or driving licence). A photocopy of the ID is not accepted as the ID itself.
Can I use a photocopy of my Aadhaar instead of the original?
No. The exam-day lists in this article all require an original, valid photo ID. A masked or e-Aadhaar printout is reported as accepted for Bihar Board, but for the NTA exams (NEET, JEE, GATE) and CTET, carry the original card. If your original is lost, get a replacement or carry another original ID from the accepted list.
My photo on the admit card does not match me any more. What do I do?
Use the same photograph you uploaded in the application form — that is what the admit card and attendance sheet are checked against. For CTET, the bulletin says to contact the CTET Unit at once (011-24050477) if your name, photo or signature does not match your confirmation page. For NTA exams, use the correction window when it is open; after it closes, contact the exam helpline on the official portal.
Do I need my Class 10 certificate for JEE Main?
Yes, at the application stage: the JEE Main 2026 bulletin required uploading the Class 10 certificate or marks-sheet as a PDF (10-300 KB) as proof of date of birth. Keep the original ready for counselling and admission verification as well.
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