CLAT, AILET, SLAT, MH CET Law, and LSAT India each have slightly different photo upload requirements. This guide compiles the exact photo size, KB limit, format, and background colour for every major law entrance exam — plus a one-click way to compress your photo to meet all of them.
What is the CLAT 2026 photo size requirement?
For CLAT 2026, the Consortium of NLUs typically requires a passport-size photograph: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm dimensions, saved as JPEG between 10 KB and 100 KB. The background must be plain white. Your face should be clearly visible, well-lit, and occupy at least 70% of the frame. Avoid caps, scarves, or dark glasses. The photo should have been taken recently (within the last 6 months). Use PhotoFit to compress any photo to under 100 KB in one click.
Can I use the same photo for CLAT and AILET?
Yes, if the photo meets both portals' requirements. CLAT allows up to 100 KB; AILET typically allows up to 50 KB. If you compress to 45 KB JPEG with a white background, it will work for both, as well as most other law entrance portals. Use PhotoFit's "Compress to KB" tool, set the target to 45 KB, and download once — then use that file for all applications.
My CLAT photo upload keeps failing — what should I check?
The CLAT portal is known to silently reject photos that exceed the KB limit even when the form shows as submitted. Check: (1) file size must be strictly under 100 KB — compress to 90 KB for safety; (2) must be JPEG format, not PNG or WEBP; (3) photo must show your face on a plain white background; (4) minimum 300×400 pixels. If the portal shows "invalid file" without explanation, the format is almost always the issue — re-export as JPEG using PhotoFit.
Is a studio photo required for CLAT, or can I take it at home?
A studio photo is not mandatory. You can take a photo at home provided: white or off-white plain background (hang a white bedsheet if needed), good front lighting (not backlit), formal or semi-formal clothing, no accessories. Modern phone cameras in good light produce photos that compress easily to the required KB range. The key is the white background and clear face — not the studio.