NSP, PM Scholarship, state scholarships, and AICTE scholarships typically require a passport-size JPEG photograph of 10–50 KB with a white background. These small file size limits are strict — most phone camera photos need compression. Use PhotoFit to compress to 40 KB instantly, free, no upload required.
| NSP (National Scholarship Portal) | 10–50 KB, JPEG, passport style |
| PM YASASVI Scholarship | 10–50 KB, JPEG, white background |
| Post Matric Scholarship (OBC/SC/ST) | 10–100 KB, JPEG, passport size |
| State scholarship portals | 10–50 KB typically, JPEG |
| AICTE scholarship | 20–100 KB, JPEG, passport style |
| Minority scholarship (Waqf/NMMS) | 10–50 KB, JPEG, white background |
The National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) requires a passport-size JPEG photograph, typically 10–50 KB. Some NSP scholarship categories accept up to 100 KB. The background should be white or very light plain. The face should be clearly visible and occupy most of the frame.
PM YASASVI (Vibrant India for Talented Young Achievers and Students with Verified Ambition for Scholarship Incentive) scholarship requires a recent passport-size JPEG photo, typically 10–50 KB, with a white background. Check the official NTA/MoSJE notification for the specific application cycle you are applying to.
Yes, if the photo meets all portal requirements (JPEG, under 50 KB, white background, recent, passport style). Keep a compressed copy at 40 KB — this works for NSP, state portals, and most central scholarship schemes. Rename the file with the scholarship name to stay organized.
Check: (1) File must be JPEG — not PNG, HEIC, or WEBP. (2) File size must be under 50 KB (compress with PhotoFit). (3) Background must be white or light. (4) Photo must be passport-style (face clearly visible, close up). (5) Photo file must not be corrupted — re-export from your phone rather than using a forwarded WhatsApp copy.