Rejected photos are one of the most common reasons exam forms get delayed. Use this checklist before you upload anything.
Before you take the photo
- Wear plain clothes that contrast with a light background.
- Face the camera straight on, with both ears visible if the form says so.
- Remove caps and dark glasses unless there is a medical reason.
- Use daylight from a window, not a flash. Avoid shadows on your face.
For the signature
- Sign with a dark pen on plain white paper, inside a box you draw so the signature is not too large.
- Sign the way you sign on your official documents. Do not use capital letters only if the notice says otherwise.
- Photograph it in good light, straight on, and crop away the extra paper.
Match the numbers
Each form states three things: the pixel size, the file size range and the format. For example, an SSC form asks for a photo of 3.5 × 4.5 cm between 20 KB and 50 KB. Use the exam photo and signature resizer with your exam selected, and the tool sets all three for you.
Do not rely on old numbers
Exam bodies update their instructions from year to year. Before submitting, read the latest official notification and compare it with the sizes on our India exam pages. If your form differs, type your own numbers into the tool.
Name and date strips
Some forms ask for your name and the date written under the photo. The resizer can add a clean white strip with this text, so you do not have to edit the picture elsewhere.
Keep copies
Save every file you upload in one folder. Later stages, such as admit cards or counselling, may ask for the same photo and signature again.
Final check
- Open the file on your phone and confirm it looks sharp.
- Check the file size in your file manager.
- Check the format is JPG or JPEG.
- Upload it and look at the preview on the portal before you submit.