CLAT Photo Size & Signature 2026: Check Example, Dimensions, How to Upload & Procedure
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
Registration - 1 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
Students planning to appear for the CLAT 2026 are enquiring about the postcard-size photo and signature. Check the article for more information on the CLAT postcard-size photo and signature.
CLAT Photo Size & Signature: Check Example, Dimensions, How to Make
CLAT 2026: The Consortium of National Law Universities is all set to conduct the CLAT 2026 Entrance Exam. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam must fill out and submit the application form before the deadline.
Just filling out the CLAT 2026 Application Form is not enough. Filling it correctly with all relevant documents such as passport-size photographs and signatures. The Consortium has the right to cancel your application form if there are any wrong information or documents mentioned. Out of all the documents, the mandatory one is the CLAT photograph. CLAT aspirants mostly don't take this section of application form very seriously.
However, it must be noted that without submission of proper photo, Signature and other documents, the CLAT application form is considered incomplete. Candidates must note that their application will be rejected in case of incorrectly filed data and uploaded documents. In this article, we bring you a complete insight into uploading CLAT photos & signatures in the online application form.
- Highlights of the CLAT Postcard Size Photograph
- Guidelines Regarding Postcard Size Photo for CLAT 2026
- Guidelines for Uploading CLAT Signature
- Requirements for filling CLAT Application Form 2026
- How to Scan CLAT Photo & Signature?
- CLAT Photo Size & Signature: Instructions
Highlights of the CLAT Postcard Size Photograph
The consortium provides the details for the format and dimensions of the CLAT postcard-size photo to be uploaded on the CLAT application form. The following table brings the details regarding the same.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Size of the photograph |
20 KB – 50 KB |
| File size |
200 X 230 pixels (preferred) |
| File format |
JPG/JPEG |
| Photo Background |
White colour or Light colour |
Guidelines Regarding Postcard Size Photo for CLAT 2026
The consortium releases guidelines regarding this. Let us take a look at the details here
- A recent colour photograph with name and date.
- The background must be either white colour or light colour.
- The face of the individual must be clear and visible.
- The image should be professional-looking.
- There should not be red-eye in the photo.
- If you wear glasses, ensure that there are no reflections.
- The image should be uploaded in JPEG format.
Commonly asked questions
The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT Exam from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held only in one slot. There are no shifts in CLAT Exam. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode.
Apart from the CLATAdmit Card, candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:
- Passport-sized photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
- A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID)
- Transparent water bottle
CLAT exam day dos:
- Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
- Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
- PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
CLAT exam day don'ts:
- Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
- Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
- Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets
- Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.
Guidelines for Uploading CLAT Signature
Before filling up the CLAT exam 2026, candidates are advised to look the eligibility criteria for CLAT 2026. Candidates can follow the simple guidelines given below:
- Candidate must sign on the white paper with a Black Ink pen.
- A signature should be done by the candidate and not by any other person.
- Use small letters and a flow of running hand.
- The signature on the CLAT Admit Card and the attendance sheet on the CLAT.
- Exam Day should match the signature uploaded in the online form.
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Requirements for filling CLAT Application Form 2026
Before beginning with the CLAT application process 2026, candidates must keep the following items ready:
- A working email ID.
- Mobile number.
- Class 10 & 12 mark sheets.
- ID and address proof.
- Scanned photograph.
- Scanned signature.
- Category certificate.
How to Scan CLAT Photo & Signature?
Candidates can follow the simple instructions given below
- Scanner should be in a minimum of 200 dots per inch.
- Set the colour as True.
- Scan the Photo & Signature as per the format.
- Crop the image.
- Save the file in JPEG format.
Postcard-size photo for CLAT
CLAT Photo Size & Signature: Instructions
You can follow the instructions given below
- Avoid taking pictures from smartphones.
- Don't take in dark backgrounds.
- Dark glasses are not allowed.
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