Application Tips
10 Photo and Signature Mistakes That Get Application Forms Rejected
Wrong dimensions, selfies, shadows and scanned signatures — the small errors that cause big problems.
Priya Raghavan
Senior Admissions Editor
· 9 min read
Table of contents
Wrong dimensions, selfies, shadows and scanned signatures — the small errors that cause big problems.
Get the dimensions right
Every portal lists pixel dimensions and file-size limits. Resize once for each portal instead of forcing one file everywhere.
Background and lighting
Use a plain light background with even lighting. Avoid selfies, filters and caps.
Signatures
Sign in black ink on white paper, crop tightly and don't use a digital scribble unless the portal allows it.
Key takeaways
- 1Get the dimensions right
- 2Background and lighting
- 3Signatures
Admission rules change every cycle. Always verify requirements and dates on the official college or exam portal before applying.
Written by
Priya Raghavan
Senior Admissions Editor
Priya has covered Indian university admissions for over a decade, with a focus on CUET and central universities.