Hello,

Yes of course it matter that you have to write the date of the examination year.  Or it can can be dated till few months back only.

You are advised to take 6-8 Passport size and 4-6 Post Card size (4"X6") colored photographs with white background. The photographs are to be used for uploading on Online Application Form, for examination and also for Counselling/Admission.

Photograph should mention the name of the candidate and date of taking the photograph.

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-photo-size-format-documents

You can refer to this link for more information.

Hope this helps!!!