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Updated on Oct 15, 2025 12:16 IST
Postcard-size photo for CLAT is among the top queries of student who are planning to appear for CLAT 2026. Along with the photograph, candidates also need to upload the CLAT signature while filling out the application form. This article of Shiksha brings the details of the postcard-size photo and uploading signature for CLAT 2026.

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. 

Table of contents
  • 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.

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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.

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:

Q:   What is CLAT Exam Timing?
A:

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. 

Q:   What to carry on the CLAT Exam day?
A:

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
Q:   What are the dos and don'ts for CLAT exam day?
A:
 On CLAT exam day, candidates have to follow a number of guidelines like cooperating with the exam centre staff during identification process, etc.:

CLAT exam day dos:

  1. Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
  2. Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
  3. PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents. 
  4. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet 

CLAT exam day don'ts:

  1. 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.
  2. Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
  3. Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets 
  4. Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam. 
  • 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

Check the sample below:

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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Answered 23 hours ago

To raise grievances on the CLAT 2026 Result, log in to your account on the Consortium of NLUs website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in), find the 'Submit Grievance' button, detail your issue (score/rank discrepancy, conduct) with supporting proof within the specified time, and submit online; accepted grievan

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Nitesh Srivastava

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Yes, you can. Candidates can raise their grievances by sending an email. Candidates can follow the steps given below

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  • Login using your email
  • Enter your password
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Bhumika Aggarwal

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Yes, you can get admission based on CLAT Score. Apart from that you can also appear for ULSAT Exam conducted by the university. 

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Yes, you can absolutely prepare for CLAT and UPES ULSAT together, as they share significant syllabus overlap (Legal/Logical Reasoning, GK, English, Quant), making integrated preparation efficient; focus on core areas for both but tailor extra practice for ULSAT's specific GK/current affairs and CLAT

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Nitesh Srivastava

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You should understand that once you opt to get out of the counselling process you can not go back. You will get option to either freeze your seat or choose to let it go and participate in next round. You can anytime exit the whole process too. 

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Manisha Gard

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Answered 2 days ago

There is no restriction as such for the CLAT exam. Thus, one can give CLAT any number of times they want to. Candidates should not feel bad if they are not able to clear the CLAT exam in first time. 

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Akanksha

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Answered 2 days ago

No you can not get admission to 24 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam. 

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Answered 2 days ago

Yes, you can, However, the consortium will not open any objection window for the same. In case you have any problem with your result you have to contact the helpdesk directly. 

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Mukul Singh

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Answered 4 days ago

The CLAT Sample Papers will be released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates who have paid for the sample papers will be able to download and solve the same. 

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Solving Sample papers will help candidates to understand the overall exam and the expected difficulty level. Hence, candidates must solve as many sample paper as possible. 

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