The CSIR UGC NET photo must be 200 × 230 pixels (width × height), with a file size between 10 KB and 200 KB, in JPG/JPEG format. Upload your photo in the tool below and it is resized and compressed to exactly this size in one click.
⚡ CSIR NET Photo Resizer — 200×230px, 10–200 KB● 100% private · in your browser
CSIR NET Photo Requirements
| Width | 200 px |
|---|---|
| Height | 230 px |
| File size | 10 – 200 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Aspect ratio | 20:23 |
| Print size @200 DPI | 2.54 × 2.92 cm |
CSIR NET Signature Requirements
| Width | 140 px |
|---|---|
| Height | 60 px |
| File size | 4 – 30 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
CSIR NET Photo Guidelines — Do's & Don'ts
✅ Do
- Recent colour passport-style photo (taken within the last 3–6 months)
- Plain white or light-coloured background
- Face centred and clearly visible, covering about 50–70% of the frame
- Eyes open, neutral expression, looking straight at the camera
- Even lighting — no shadows on the face or background
❌ Avoid
- Caps, hats or dark sunglasses (religious headwear is usually allowed)
- Selfies with beauty filters, heavy edits or tilted angles
- Group photos, cropped ID-card photos or photos of a printed photo
- Blurred, pixelated or over-exposed images
How to Resize the CSIR NET Photo (4 Steps)
- Upload your photo in the tool above (JPG, PNG, HEIC or WEBP, from gallery or camera).
- Crop — the box is locked to the 20:23 ratio required by CSIR UGC NET. Zoom, rotate or remove the background if needed.
- Process — the photo is resized to 200×230px and compressed into 10–200 KB automatically.
- Download the JPG and upload it on the CSIR UGC NET application form.
Common reasons the photo upload is rejected
- File is larger than 200 KB or smaller than 10 KB.
- Dimensions are not 200×230px, or the image is stretched.
- Wrong format — PNG, HEIC or PDF instead of JPG.
- Dark, blurred or non-white background, or face not clearly visible.
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CSIR NET Photo Size — FAQs
What is the CSIR NET photo size in 2026-2027?
The CSIR UGC NET photo must be 200×230 pixels (width × height) in JPG format, with a file size between 10 KB and 200 KB.
What is the CSIR NET photo size in KB?
Between 10 KB and 200 KB. Files below 10 KB or above 200 KB are usually rejected by the application portal.
What is the CSIR NET photo size for 2027?
Use 200×230 pixels, 10–200 KB, JPG — the size in recent CSIR UGC NET notifications. It rarely changes between years; if the 2027 notification changes it we update this page, and you can edit width, height and KB in the tool.
How do I reduce my CSIR NET photo to under 200 KB?
Upload it in the free tool on this page. It resizes the image to 200×230px and automatically adjusts JPG quality until the file is inside the 10–200 KB range. No app or sign-up is needed.
My photo is smaller than 10 KB. How do I increase the size?
The tool raises the JPG quality to bring a small file up into the 10–200 KB range without changing the 200×230px dimensions. Start from the original, un-compressed photo for the best result.
What background is required for the CSIR NET photo?
Use a recent colour photo with a plain white or light background, face clearly visible and no cap or dark glasses. Crop it in the tool so your face is centred.
Can I resize the CSIR NET photo on my mobile phone?
Yes. The tool works in Chrome or Safari on Android and iPhone. Pick the photo from your gallery or camera, crop it, and download the resized JPG straight to your phone.
Is it safe to resize my photo on ILoveExams?
Yes. Your image is processed entirely inside your browser and is never uploaded to any server, so nobody else can see it.
What is the CSIR NET signature size?
The CSIR UGC NET signature must be 140×60 pixels, 4–30 KB, JPG. Resize your CSIR NET signature here.
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Specifications on this page are compiled from recent official CSIR UGC NET notifications and checked regularly (last review: September 2026). Always cross-check with the latest official notification before submitting — if the size has changed, you can edit width, height and KB directly in the tool.