CLAT Photo Size & Signature 2027: Check Example, Dimensions, How to Upload & Procedure
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
CLAT 2027 online registrations
3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
CLAT 2027 applications will close on October 31. The candidates are required to follow the instructions given on the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must conform to the photo and signature specifications provided on the portal so that their application will be accepted without any objection. The candidates can see the photo and signature specifications for CLAT 2027 application form on this page.
CLAT Photo Size & Signature: Check Example, Dimensions, How to Make
CLAT 2027 Photo and Signature Specifications: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is the application processing and exam conducting body for CLAT 2027. It prescribes the instructions to fill the CLAT application form and pay the fee as prescribed in the instructions. The Consortium also provides the size of the photograph and signature to be uploaded with the CLAT form.
While filling the online application form, the candidates must upload all documents such as a passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format only. Candidates should follow CLAT photo size, signature dimensions and uploading guidelines. If the photograph and signature does not follow the size and format given in the instructions, their CLAT application can be cancelled.
Without a correct photograph, signature and other documents, the CLAT application form will not be accepted. In this article, candidates can check CLAT Photo Size & Signature 2027, image dimensions, examples, document specifications, and steps to upload them correctly.
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- CLAT 2027 Photograph Size and Format
- Guidelines Regarding Postcard Size Photo for CLAT 2027
- Guidelines for Uploading CLAT Signature
- Documents Needed to fill CLAT Application Form 2027
- How to Scan CLAT Photo & Signature?
- CLAT Photo Size & Signature Instructions
- Can I Change CLAT Photo or Signature after Upload?
CLAT 2027 Photograph Size and Format
The consortium provides details of the format and dimensions of the CLAT passport-size photo to be uploaded on the application form. Check the table to know related details.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Size of the photograph |
20 to 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 2027
The consortium releases guidelines regarding photo upload. Let us take a look at the details here
- A recent colour photograph with name and date.
- The background must be either white 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
In order to know if you are eligible or not check the official notification and the eligibility criteria. There is no other way to check the the eligibility criteria. Do not fill the form without checking the eligibility criteria.
The Consortium will open the correction window once the registration process is over. Candidates must note that this is their last chance to edit their already submitted CLAT application form.
The difficulty level of CLAT 2027 is considered to be moderate. The exam is conducted to assess candidates' ability to think critically and solve problems. There will be five sections.
Solving mock test helps candidates to understand the exam pattern and also the sections they are lagging behind. With this they can rework on those section where they are scoring low. CLAT mock test also helps candidates to understand the time based prepration to solve the question paper on exam day.
Guidelines for Uploading CLAT Signature
Before filling out the application for the CLAT exam 2027, candidates are advised to check eligibility criteria for CLAT. They can follow the guidelines given below
- Candidates must sign on white paper with a black ink pen.
- A signature should be made by the candidate and not by any other person.
- Use small letters in the signature after a capital first letter
- Candidates must do their signature with their running hand.
- Signature on CLAT Admit Card and attendance sheet should match.
- Exam Day signature should also match the signature uploaded in the online form.
- Consortium allows a maximum signature size of 100 KB. However, candidates are recommended to keep CLAT signature in 10–20 KB size range.
- The recommended dimensions of CLAT signature should be approximately 140 × 60 pixels
- Students need to upload the signature in jpg / jpeg format.
- Candidates must ensure their signature on academic and personal documents is similar to the signature used in the CLAT exam process.
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Documents Needed to fill CLAT Application Form 2027
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
- Relevant certificate issued by competent authority (if applying under PwD/ BPL category)
How to Scan CLAT Photo & Signature?
Candidates can go through the instructions given below for a proper scan of CLAT application documents.
- Scanner should be set to a minimum of 200 dots per inch
- Set colour as True
- Scan Photo & Signature as per the format
- Crop image
- Save file in JPEG format
CLAT Photo Size & Signature Instructions
Students need to follow these instructions to know how to upload a signature.
- Avoid taking pictures from smartphones
- Don't take in dark backgrounds
- Dark glasses are not allowed
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Can I Change CLAT Photo or Signature after Upload?
Candidates can make unlimited changes to their CLAT photo and signature before the final submission. Students can modify these documents from their dashboard. After CLAT form is submitted, uploads can be changed only during the application correction window. The Consortium activates the correction window after CLAT registration closes. CLAT application fee is not refunded if a form is rejected for non-compliant documents. Candidates need to submit a fresh application (with fresh payment) in such cases. It is therefore recommended to complete CLAT exam registration early so that you get ample time to fix mistakes.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
Choose Commerce if you want an early foundation in business and finance for corporate law, or Arts (Humanities) if you prefer subjects that align closely with reading comprehension and current affairs for the CLAT exam.
Both streams make you fully eligible for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and
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Ministry of Education can release the NLUs NIRF Ranking soon on its official website. There is no time line announced by the ministry in this regard.
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NLSIU Bengaluru, which has held the top spot in the Law category every year since NIRF introduced it in 2018.
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No, the NIRF Law Ranking 2026 will be released soon by the Minsitry of Education on its official website.
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Yes, the Consortium removed two Test Cities from the CLAT 2027. The removed test cities are Vellore and Tiruvarur. CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.
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Candidates are required to pay the CLAT Registration/Form fee as per their category. The Consortium prescribed the category-wise form fee. Without submitting the CLAT form fee, the registration will not be completed.
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No, a domicile certificate is not mandatory for all candidates. It is only required if you intend to claim a reservation/ seat under state quota (offered by specific NLUs). Students can skip this document if they are applying solely under the All-India open category.
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Yes, only Indian Citizens can fill and appear in CLAT. The Foreign nationals can take admission in NLUs but through different official channel.
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No, candidates who fulfill OP Jindal Global University BBA LLB (hons) eligibility criteria cannot apply with a CLAT-UG score. This institute only accepts admission based on LNAT-UK exam. No other entrance exams are accepted during admissions to this course.
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