Does SWAYAM require a live photo capture?

No, SWAYAM requires standard file upload for photo (10-200 KB) and signature (10-50 KB).

What government IDs are accepted on SWAYAM exam day?

Accepted IDs include PAN card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar card with photograph, Aadhaar Enrolment Number, or Ration Card.

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NTAOfficial Cycle: SWAYAM January 2026

SWAYAM Document Preparation

National Testing Agency (NTA)•Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) — January 2026 Semester

Last verified: 2026-09-20

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Prepare your official SWAYAM January 2026 application documents (Photograph, Signature, Disability Certificate) adhering strictly to National Testing Agency guidelines.

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Required Documents to Prepare

3 Documents

photographMandatory

Passport Size Photograph

Size: 10–200 KB

Format: jpg

Upload Passport Size Photograph

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signatureMandatory

Scanned Signature

Size: 10–50 KB

Format: jpg

Upload Scanned Signature

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disability certificateConditional: Only required for PwD / PwBD candidates

PwD / PwBD Certificate

Size: 50–300 KB

Format: pdf

Upload PwD / PwBD Certificate

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Exam-Day Checklist

Items to Carry

Informational checklist of physical documents and items required at the examination center on exam day (separate from online application upload files):

Printed Admit Card downloaded from official NTA SWAYAM portal

One passport-size photograph matching the photograph uploaded in application form

One original valid government photo ID (PAN, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar with photo, Aadhaar Enrolment No., or Ration Card)

PwD / PwBD Certificate, if applicable

Official name-change document/certificate, if applicable

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Frequently Asked Questions (SWAYAM)

Official National Testing Agency (NTA) document requirements and guidelines explained

Photograph: 10 KB to 200 KB (JPG/JPEG format). Signature: 10 KB to 50 KB (JPG/JPEG format).