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CLAT photo & signature size

Common Law Admission Test - NLU

Law Entrance5 documents

Checked against the official notification on 30 Sept 2026Official notification

Prepare your files

Add each file below. It is resized and compressed to the exact rules on your device.

Photograph

Required

200×230 px · up to 50 KB · JPEG

Front-facing recent passport-size photo with a plain background. JPG, PNG or GIF; the form crops it to 200x230 px.

Replaces the background on your device. The first time downloads about 3 MB.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Signature

Required

140×60 px · up to 20 KB · JPEG

Candidate's signature. JPG, PNG or GIF; the form crops it to 140x60 px.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Other documents (3)

SC/ST/OBC Category Certificate

If applicable

up to 1024 KB · PDF

No size limit given. Only if applying under SC/ST/OBC.

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

UDID Card or Disability Certificate

If applicable

up to 1024 KB · PDF

No size limit given. Mandatory for PwD applicants: valid UDID card, or disability certificate from a Government hospital medical board.

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

BPL Certificate

If applicable

up to 1024 KB · PDF

No size limit given. Only if applying under BPL; issued by the competent authority.

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

Your saved files

    All size requirements

    DocumentSizeFile sizeFormat
    Photograph200×230 pxour defaultup to 50 KBour defaultJPEG
    Signature140×60 pxup to 20 KBour defaultJPEG
    SC/ST/OBC Category CertificateIf applicable—up to 1024 KBour defaultPDF
    UDID Card or Disability CertificateIf applicable—up to 1024 KBour defaultPDF
    BPL CertificateIf applicable—up to 1024 KBour defaultPDF

    Sizes marked "our default" are not set by the official notification. The tool uses a common size, so check the limits shown on the application form.

    Spotted a size that does not match the notification?

    Report a wrong size

    For example: the 2026 notice asks for 20–50 KB, not 10–20 KB.

    Why applications get rejected

    • Signature is not 140×60 px
    • Background is not plain white or light
    • Face is blurry, too small or covered (cap, dark glasses)
    • Signature is written in capital letters
    • File saved as PNG or HEIC instead of JPEG

    Questions

    What is the CLAT application photo size and format?

    The CLAT notification does not publish a photo size. Our tool makes a 200×230 px JPEG photo of up to 50 KB. Note: Front-facing recent passport-size photo with a plain background. JPG, PNG or GIF; the form crops it to 200x230 px.

    What is the signature size for CLAT?

    The CLAT signature must be 140×60 px, JPEG. The notification sets no file size; our tool uses up to 20 KB. Note: Candidate's signature. JPG, PNG or GIF; the form crops it to 140x60 px.

    Which documents does CLAT need, and what is each document size?

    The application asks for 5 files: Photograph (size not published, JPEG); Signature (140×60 px, JPEG); SC/ST/OBC Category Certificate (size not published, PDF); UDID Card or Disability Certificate (size not published, PDF); BPL Certificate (size not published, PDF).

    Can I use a phone photo for CLAT?

    Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 200×230 px and compressed to up to 50 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.

    Are these the official CLAT requirements?

    They are the sizes our tool applies for CLAT. Rules can change between cycles, so always cross-check with the latest official notification before you submit.

    These are the sizes our tool applies. Rules can change between cycles, so match them with the latest official notification before you submit.