Dear student,

Not very compulsory but preferable.

You should have attach a photograph that has your name on it and also the date on which it has been captured.

Though it is not hard and fast rule but the page number 31 of  NEET 2021 information sheet suggests that the photo of the candidate should be clicked on or after 01-01-2021 and preferably , mentioning the name and date of photograph on the photograph.

But you should not worry much about it as they have not told that it is mandatory to do so your application will be accepted.

I hope it clears your doubts.

To know the process to apply for NEET 2021, you can go through the link below.

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/how-fill-neet-application-form

All the very best!!