What is the required head height and eye-line position for a India exam photo?

The biometric head height (measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull/hair crown) must fall strictly between 17.5mm and 22.4mm (50%–64% of total frame height, or 207–264px). The horizontal eye line must sit 20.3mm to 23.8mm (240–281px) from the bottom edge.

What background color is required for India PAN Card Photo (25×35mm)?

The mandatory background color is Plain White (#FFFFFF) (exact hex code #FFFFFF). Shadows, gradients, textured walls, or background objects are strictly prohibited. Our client-side neural matting engine automatically replaces any room background with pure #FFFFFF.

Can I wear eyeglasses in my India exam photo?

Prescription glasses are permitted for India PAN Card Photo (25×35mm) only if there is zero lens glare, no tinted lenses, and the frames do not obscure the eyes or eyebrows.

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After our AI crops your photo to 25×35mm, click "Download 4×6" Pharmacy Print Sheet". Our engine tiles 8 calibrated copies (4×2 Grid (8 Photos)) onto a standard 1800×1200px (300 DPI) 4×6" canvas with 1px cutting guides. Order a standard 4×6" glossy print at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or Boots for ~$0.39 instead of paying $16.99 for in-store passport photography.

Official Income Tax Department of India (Protean NSDL / UTIITSL) Specification

🇮🇳India PAN Card Photo (25×35mm)

Pre-calibrated to 0.98"×1.38" (25×35mm) at 300 DPI (295×413px) with Plain White (#FFFFFF) backdrop.

Print Sheet

8 Photos / 4×6"

File Limit

10–50 KB

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Official Measurement Blueprint

India PAN Card Photo (25×35mm) Size & Head Position

Plain White (#FFFFFF)• 300 DPI

Physical & Digital Size

0.98" × 1.38" (25 × 35 mm) • 295×413px at 300 DPI (10–50 KB)

Top of Head to Chin Size

50% to 64% of frame (0.69"–0.88" / 17.5–22.4 mm). Auto-targeted to 57.0%.

Eye Line from Bottom Edge

58% to 68% from bottom (0.8"–0.94" / 20.3–23.8 mm). Auto-targeted to 63.0%.

Official Rules Summary

• Glasses: Allowed (No frame glare or tint)
• Both Ears Visible: Mandatory
• Background: Plain White (#FFFFFF)

Authority: Income Tax Department of India (Protean NSDL / UTIITSL)Full India PAN Card Photo (25×35mm) Guide & Specs

Official Measurement Table

India PAN Card Photo (25×35mm) Technical Requirements

Physical Print Size	25 × 35 mm (0.98" × 1.38")
Digital Pixel Dimensions	295 × 413 px @ 300 DPI
Crown-to-Chin Head Height	17.5–22.4 mm (0.69"–0.88" / 50%–64%)
Eye Height from Bottom Edge	20.3–23.8 mm (0.8"–0.94" / 58%–68%)
Official Background Color	Plain White (#FFFFFF)
Eyeglasses & Ears Policy	Glasses: Permitted (No glare/tint) • Ears: Both Ears Must Be Visible
Portal File Size Window	10 KB to 50 KB (JPEG with 300 DPI JFIF header)

Avoid Portal Rejection

Top India Photo Rejection Reasons

!File size exceeding the strict 50 KB maximum on Protean/NSDL & UTIITSL portals

4-Step Guide

How to Make Your India PAN Card Photo (25×35mm)

1
Upload or Capture Your Portrait for India PAN Card Photo (25×35mm)
Drop an existing phone photo or use the live webcam capture in our browser studio. Stand 1.5 meters away from a window for even facial lighting (cheek luminance asymmetry ≤ 22%).
2
Run the 478-Point Biometric Mesh & 20-Point Compliance Audit
Our on-device MediaPipe FaceLandmarker locates your pupils (#468, #473), chin (#152), and crown, automatically leveling head tilt up to ±8° and verifying India pose tolerances (roll ≤ 3°, yaw ≤ 4.5°).
3
Auto-Crop to 25×35mm & Replace Background with #FFFFFF
The mathematical crop engine scales your head to the exact midpoint (19.9mm) and places your eye line at 22.1mm from the bottom while the 6-class neural segmenter and guided filter composite you onto #FFFFFF.
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Download 300-DPI Digital JPEG or 8-Up 4×6" Print Sheet
Export the single 295×413px JPEG with binary-patched 300 DPI JFIF headers for online portals, or download the 4×6" Pharmacy Sheet (4×2 Grid (8 Photos)) to print at 100% scale.

Frequently Asked Questions — India PAN Card Photo (25×35mm)

Verified biometric rules and printing instructions for Income Tax Department of India (Protean NSDL / UTIITSL).

According to Income Tax Department of India (Protean NSDL / UTIITSL), the official India PAN Card Photo (25×35mm) size is 25mm × 35mm (0.98" × 1.38"). For digital portal uploads at 300 DPI, the exact pixel resolution is 295 × 413 pixels with a file size between 10 KB and 50 KB.

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